The Country'Fake meat', climate change concern farmersRegion's farmers size up alternative land uses - including trees.11 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryMPI Wool summit to seek to offer answers for futureA wool summit aims to offer innovative solutions for the future of the wool industry.16 Jul 05:30 AM
The CountryRare South Island sheep add to exotic flockExotic, rare and historic sheep include 18 breeds12 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryChina demand for NZ crossbreed wool liftsWork under way to identify new uses for crossbred wool to diversify demand and lift value.24 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryBig pay rise for NZ wool harvestersNew rates expected to be instrumental in attracting more people into the industry.19 Jun 10:30 PM
The CountryHelicopter crash victim proud ambassador for NZ woolNgamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.15 Jun 05:44 AM
The CountrySilly message rings trueA claim that lamb's wool has hit the $4/kg-$5/kg mark may not be as silly as it sounds.13 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryNZ Woolsellers buy into NFXThe inaugural Natural Fibre Exchange (NFX) trading event attracted strong participation.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNew team heads up Whanganui Federated FarmersM. bovis, regulation, public perception all farming challenges01 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryNational Golden Fleece Competition coming to Tarras133 of the best sheep, goat and alpaca fleeces in NZ will be judged in Tarras today.29 May 08:30 PM
The CountryWaipawa woman's Corriedale fleece snags awardA Corriedale fleece has won Waipawa's Yvonne Monk the Champion Handcraft Fleece award.07 May 08:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Visits to help encourage farming careersBenneydale kids learn about animal genetics on the farm. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Apr 04:45 AM
The CountryAlexandra woolhandler determined to succeed in fieldAn Alexandra woman won the open woolhandling title at the Royal Easter Show in Auckland.04 Apr 02:18 AM
The CountryKiwi wool shoes taking world by stormSustainable, comfortable and Kiwi - Allbirds makes its millionth pair of woollen shoes.17 Mar 11:35 PM
BDBDThe CountryMillennials driving demand for woolHead of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.12 Mar 02:22 AM
The CountryCompetitor critical after medical event at Golden ShearsMan taken to hospital after collapsing at Golden Shears event.02 Mar 11:08 AM
The CountryYoung Taihape shearer has eye on big prizeTaihape 14-year-old hopes to win junior section of Golden Shears28 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryThe black sheep of the family are hereWhanganui vet forms syndicate to launch black-faced sheep breeding11 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers in for extra cashFarm returns align to lift the bar for grassed up farmers.08 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryWelsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P ShowFierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show31 Jan 03:01 AM
The CountrySheep farming family focused on top qualityCompetition convener said they had proven their genetics were "absolutely spot on".10 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryNaked anti-wool push mystifies NZ farmersFederated Farmers frustrated by actors who'd "rather go naked than wear wool".28 Sep 07:34 AM
The CountryPastel-coloured sheep goes awool in PonsonbyTe Kuiti sheep get a Ponsonby makeover for Moa's Station IPA beer launch.15 Sep 08:43 AM
BDBDThe CountryFarmers hold wool from auctionLess wool than forecast was offered at NZ weekly auction as farmers held back bales05 May 02:07 AM
The CountryUnsold wool volumes riseWool now New Zealand's 17th-most valuable commodity export21 Apr 03:53 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ wool market shows improvementThe weak wool market showed some improvement at the latest New Zealand weekly auction.23 Mar 11:07 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki shears competition features poignant momentTaranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funds from NZ On Air.21 Mar 01:11 AM
The CountryNZ's woolly mutants offer big breakthroughsIt might sound like something straight out of the 2006 horror comedy Black Sheep, but woolly mutants are leading our scientists toward intriguing discoveries - and innovative new products.12 Feb 02:13 AM
BDBDThe CountryDemand for lambs' wool lackingNew Zealand lamb wool prices continued to decline at this week's auction amid lacklustre demand during the peak production period. The 10 Feb 02:34 AM
The CountryWool prices continue downPrices continued their downward trend at last week's South Island wool sale.30 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryWATCH NZH Local Focus: World shearing record smashedThree shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jan 03:59 AM
BDBDThe CountryWool prices fall in first auction of yearWool prices at this week's auction fell, particularly for varieties sourced from the North Island.12 Jan 11:48 PM
The CountryDoes NZ meat need a brand?One of the biggest weaknesses - and thus opportunities - for the meat and wool sector is the lack of a coherent New Zealand "brand" 11 Nov 07:49 PM
