The CountryStock sale prices reflect cattle shortageAll classes of stock sold strongly at yesterday's store sale at Stortford Lodge. The continuing shortage of cattle was reflected in 03 Aug 10:21 PM
The CountryMatt Smith breaks shearing world recordKiwi shearer Matt Smith has smashed the world sheep shearing record over in England in the first record attempt to take place in the Northern Hemisphere.26 Jul 09:54 PM
The CountrySmith's world record shearing attempt todayIt's all go in Cornwall today when New Zealand shearer Matt Smith tackles the supreme sheep shearing record of 721 strongwool ewes in nine hours. You can watch it live!25 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryMilking sheep with Miles King from the Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese CompanyThe Country's Jamie Mackay caught up with Miles King about his exciting new Dairymeade milking sheep breed. Miles and his wife Janet 12 Jul 10:37 PM
ListenRabobank's George Murdoch's Sheep Industry Award updateWhat happened at the Sheep Industry Awards in Masterton last night? Jamie Mackay interviews Rabobank's George Murdoch to find out.07 Jul 03:07 AM
The CountryPopular vet lands top industry awardPopular Waipukurau vet "Dr Harry" has been named national Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian of the Year. Otherwise known as Harry 06 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryFrom sheep breeding to Wimbledon: Derek Daniell supports son MarcusAs we count down to tomorrow night's Beef + Lamb NZ Sheep Industry Awards in Masterton, we head to London to catch up with one of the finalists who's been watching his son play tennis at Wimbledon.05 Jul 02:09 AM
The CountrySilver Fern and Shanghai Maling agree to delay dealSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have agreed in principle to extend the deadline for their joint venture.30 Jun 11:20 PM
ListenRabobank's latest Beef Quarterly Report with Matt CostelloMatt Costello, Rabobank's Animal Proteins Analyst discusses the bank's latest Beef Quarterly report and the possible ramifications of Brexit on world beef markets.30 Jun 02:55 AM
The CountryBrexit: 'A messy divorce' says Southland farmerJason Miller is a high-profile Southland sheep farmer who warns we must not underestimate the importance of Britain to our lamb industry.30 Jun 02:06 AM
The CountryPhotographer Alice Mabin: from Drover to DriverWe talk to a Kiwi-born entrepreneur about the release of her new book The Driver documenting the reality of the daily grind of 110 different trucking companies.30 Jun 12:18 AM
The CountryIs sheep milk the future of dairy?The Country's Jamie Mackay chats to Scottie Chapman, Chief Executive of the Spring Sheep Milk Company, a finalist in the World Dairy Innovation Awards.28 Jun 02:47 AM
BDBDSheep and BeefSheepmeat, tourism may be hardest hit by BrexitNew Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.27 Jun 12:41 AM
Sheep and BeefMeat trade rides on result of EU voteNew Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.23 Jun 09:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ Merino inks 5-year, $45M contract with Italy's RedaNZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.01 Jun 01:34 AM
The CountryChina's lessons for Australia about woolA Chinese wool tycoon seeks to revive the ailing Australian wool industry.30 May 10:40 PM
Sheep and BeefPutting energy into savingsHelen Twose talks to three winners of this year's EECA Awards for energy efficiency.29 May 05:00 PM
The CountryElite school's rugby team tackled sheepFarming and animal welfare groups have slammed a Sydney school after footage emerged of students tackling and wrestling sheep and rams during a rugby training camp.19 May 07:48 PM
The Country'Gutless' thieves butcher cow in fieldPrize cow shot with a .22 rifle and then badly butchered by "amateurs", says farmer. WARNING: Content may be upsetting for some readers.03 May 08:40 PM
The CountryRecord fleece contest entriesSharyn Miller and Brenna Sharland, from the New Zealand Merino Company, sort entries in this year's Child Cancer Foundation fleece competition.02 May 03:30 AM
The CountryReport: Farmers' salaries are growingDry stock farmers' salaries have grown strongly in the past year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.02 May 02:33 AM
The CountryFerret survey underway to avoid Tb outbreakA ferret survey is being undertaken in the Mt Cargill area, near Dunedin, after last year's bovine Tb outbreak.02 May 02:00 AM
The CountryLivestock broker tackles broncosAt just 21, Madison Taylor has already represented New Zealand in two very diverse activities, pipe bands and rodeo.02 May 12:07 AM
