The CountryStratford wins shearing finalNathan Stratford, of Invercargill, competes in the heats of the NZ Shearing Circuit Final at Armidale Merino Stud in Gimmerburn on Saturday. He went on to win the competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Jared Morgan / ODTWatch06 Mar 08:49 PM
The CountryPartnership investing in finer wool stud breedingSteve Kerr and Russell Smillie have started their own stud sheep breeding venture.29 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountrySouthern retailer says wool carpet overtaking synthetic salesPaul Rilllstone says the tide is turning for the sales of woollen carpet.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryLooming shearer shortage could clip farm profitsA shortage of shearers and shed hands could cost farmers this summer.22 Sep 06:39 PM
The CountryWools of NZ, Primary Wool merger to go to farmer voteA proposed merger between Wools of NZ and Primary Wool will go to a vote in November.23 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: Desperately seeking sheep dagsLack of dags is actually a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jul 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThreads of hope for wool growersWool-and-hemp blends for interior floor coverings among new products being researched.09 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryThe Road Ahead: A call for change in the south - what matters to Kiwis right nowIn Southland and Otago, those who farm and fish have confidence in The Road Ahead.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy livestock market's future is hard to predictThere are strong positive signs, but not enough to give price certainty.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers back in their comfort zoneLivestock prices set at the saleyards are accepted as genuine market price by farmers.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNo more wool worriesNo more shearing, dagging or crutching is money in the pocket for Greg Bennett.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Under attack': Best prices for farmers but compliance costs threaten golden runFarmers should be laughing all the way to the bank, yet they are not, they are stressed.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryScours deal reveals Cavalier left millions on the tableCavalier sold business for half of book value.11 Nov 04:38 PM
The CountryFarming: Black ink statements for farmersLivestock prices remain strong into the traditional quiet trading period.09 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing training needs a shake upShearing industry needs new blood to avoid major shortages of skilled shearers07 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country$9/kg: 'This is the strongest sheep market I have seen'The $9/kg contract price for August delivery lambs has never been so strong.10 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCavalier says market conditions still challengingTrading remains below the levels Cavalier would like23 May 09:58 PM
The CountryFive ways innovation is making Kiwi industry smarterAI drive-thru, cricket flour, milk tank robots among ways tech is making business smarter.18 May 10:40 PM
The CountryKing Country farmer elected to Beef + Lamb NZ boardKing Country farmer Scott Gower won the Western North Island B+LNZ directorship.10 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryBaaaaargain: Kiwi selling sheep as a 'ride on lawn mower'The mower comes with an automatic catcher and a built-in fertiliser at the rear.10 Apr 01:21 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Support for wool levy comes with provisoFederated Farmers will support a wool levy if it supports potential price impacts.14 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryCandidate profileB+LNZ Western North Island director candidate Scott Gower makes his pitch13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCandidate profileB+LNZ Western North Island director candidate Andrew Stewart makes his pitch13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryKirsten Bryant satisfied with board work - time to step downSatisfied with her time on Beef + Lamb board, Kirsten Bryant lets someone else have a go08 Feb 01:24 AM
The CountryNew faces helping Campaign for WoolRick Powdrell and Hawke's Bay's Tom O'Sullivan have joined Campaign for Wool.06 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryEntries encouraged for WoolOn Fashion AwardsCreative minds are being urged to start planning to participate in this years WoolOn.17 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryClinton cashmere fibre gains toutedCashmere is proving to be a lucrative business in Clinton.15 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWool industry gets behind Taratahi studentsThe wool industry is trying its best to support education in agriculture.12 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountrySurfboards made of wool: Kiwi ingenuity leads to global partnershipBoard shaper Paul Barron knew he was on to something when he spilt resin on his sweater.03 Dec 07:00 AM
The CountryWool Working Group: People need to be told 'what wool is about'Education will be the key to lifting the state of the wool industry, say experts.02 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryWool they or won't they change village name?No, PETA are not pulling the wool by asking UK village to change name to Vegan Wool.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Bump in road' to overcome for WoolOn Creative FashionAn emergency meeting about Otago's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event is nothing of concern.14 Nov 02:00 AM