The CountryDon Carson - Silver Fern Farms deal 'isn't particularly good'Our freelance rural commentator comments on Silver Fern Farms, Fonterra, global warming and teaching townies to grow veges.23 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryStore lambs, cattle in strong demandRain, the promise of grass growth and finishers with contracts to fill meant store lambs were fully firm on last week at Stortford 22 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryCrash pilot trying to clear cattleA Central Otago plane crash near the Poolburn Reservoir in 2014 that killed the pilot and seriously injured two passengers was caused 21 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryRob Hewett responds to Winston Peters' debate challengeWe give the Silver Fern Farms Chairman the opportunity to refute Winston's claims that the Shanghai Maling deal could see SFF jilted at the altar!21 Sep 02:37 AM
The CountryWinston Peters - Silver Fern Farms deal is 'bulldust'The New Zealand First leader is at his curmudgeonly best when talking about Silver Fern Farms and the lift in the Fonterra forecast payout.21 Sep 02:03 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms 'unleashed' by assentSilver Fern Farms would be a ''company unleashed'' now approval for Shanghai Maling to buy 50% of the Dunedin meat processor had been 20 Sep 10:41 PM
The CountryHow do you lose 500 cows? Will Grayling investigatesWe ask the 2011 Young Farmer of the Year if he knows where the 500 missing Mid Canterbury cows are?20 Sep 02:51 AM
The CountrySir David Fagan says shearing is a sport that's 'uniquely Kiwi'We catch up with shearing royalty as the countdown continues to the World Shearing and Woolhandling Champs in Invercargill next February 9-11.19 Sep 03:34 AM
The CountryRichard Loe's lamb price woesMr Loe chats to The Country about the price of lamb for the coming season and the state of Springbok rugby.19 Sep 03:15 AM
The CountryWool prices drop slightlyMost wool types eased in price in the North Island sale last week, despite an easing in the value of the New Zealand dollar.18 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryBest genes pay off, study showsPreliminary findings from a five-year study on the use of quality beef sires has confirmed the potential benefits to dairy farmers 15 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryAugust review: Cattle buyers left wantingCattle, or rather the lack of them, were the story of August at Stortford Lodge. A number of factors have come together to create 14 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryGood demand, firm prices at saleA very good line-up of heavy prime lambs was offered at the Balclutha sale last week, to good demand, and sold well. The yarding 12 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWoolly school: Lamb daycare proves a hitWatch: A primary school north of Auckland has seen its roll surge in recent weeks with the opening of an unusual daycare.08 Sep 02:59 AM
The CountrySilence of the lambs: National flock downFarming is often a numbers game driven by supply and demand and this season is shaping up as a juggling act, with sheep farmers battling 07 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryIs it party time with Nathan 'Pollyanna' Penny?We ask ASB's rural economist, the man we've affectionately coined Pollyanna Penny, if he now prefers to be called 'The Oracle' following another good GDT auction result.07 Sep 02:23 AM
The CountryCon Williams on the GTDA and the future of lambJamie Mackay has nicknamed ANZ's rural economist "The Grim Reaper". Could this name be justified or does Con Williams have positive vibes for the rural economy?06 Sep 03:24 AM
The CountrySir Brian Lochore - New Zealand needs better marketing for our lambOur Roving North Island Farming Ambassador talks sheep farming, footy and the weather.06 Sep 02:42 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: Last flick of winter's tailOver the past fortnight we have started to see the first signs of spring, with pasture growth rates lifting from the mid teens to 02 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountryAll smiles as prices lift at saleVendors of all classes of stock would have been smiling at yesterday's sale at Stortford Lodge. Store lambs and cattle rose in 01 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryThe No 8 Wire: Facial eczema on agendaFacial eczema and the fallout from this year's infestation will be high on the agenda of today's Beef + Lamb NZ regional director 01 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryYoung leaders get taste of farm managementYoung sheep industry leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the United States got together in New Zealand last week to discuss common 25 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryBeef increases as sheep numbers dropNew Zealand's beef cattle herd increased by 2.8 per cent to 3.7 million during the 2015-16 season - the same time as the country's 19 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryLucky twins for lamb that cheated deathA chance intervention has continued the remarkable good fortunes of a plucky ewe that was dubbed "New Zealand's luckiest lamb". Lucky 18 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryDogs on loose savage lambsA Welcome Bay farmer has spoken out about roaming dogs after two of his lambs were killed in a frenzied attack last week. The Western 18 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryCold snap hits newbornsAn icy blast across Hawke's Bay that brought snow to northern parts of the region was not as dramatic in Central Hawke's Bay, but 16 Aug 01:52 AM
The CountryMurray Behrent's going for gold in Rio with Pure SouthMurray Behrent from Alliance Group gets their Pure South Brand to Rio. He's also supporting his daughter Genevieve as she competes at the games.12 Aug 02:04 AM
The CountryQuality key to high prices in store cattleThe quality store cattle in a small offering of about 240 head sold well at Stortford Lodge yesterday. Store lambs continued to sell 10 Aug 11:10 PM
The CountryDemand sees prices rise in JulyJuly was the month when stock prices started to rise. Store lambs were the real stars with prices rising early in the month and staying 10 Aug 10:27 PM
The CountryTrying time for farmersNew Zealand's beef cattle herd increased by 2.8per cent to 3.7million during the 2015-16 season - at the same time as the country's 10 Aug 10:12 PM
The CountryWinston Peters - the Silver Fern Farms deal 'stinks to high heaven'Winston Peters spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today about Silver Fern Farms and their "shonky corrupt deal".10 Aug 01:59 AM
Sheep and BeefSheep and beef property market update with Peter NewboldGM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate Peter Newbold caught up with The Country's Jamie Mackay to lend his expert opinion on the state of 09 Aug 03:36 AM
BDBDThe CountryWhat the flock? Sheep numbers dwindleNew Zealand's sheep flock dropped 3 per cent to the lowest level since the 1930's Depression.08 Aug 11:55 PM
The CountryAward for work on lamb survivalWork done by Julie Everett-Hincks to improve lamb survival has received national recognition. Dr Everett-Hincks has been awarded 08 Aug 06:00 AM
