Sheep and Beef News
'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500
It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.
Beef forum will provide latest info
A forum next month will give farmers the latest on beef developments.
Vet falls in love with farmer and the rest is history
Joyce and Jock met when she was a locum vet visiting his Golden Bay farm.
'Gonna be a fabulous little work dog': Huntaway Miley one year on
Miley's learned her walk, stop, and run whistle commands. She's still working on her bark.
Poll shows growing support for Kiwi farmers
A November poll shows rising support for key food industries since 2021.
'Superfood powerhouse': Kiwi's innovative take on beef offal
Emile Siers-Jamieson launched REGEN+ to create supplements from beef cattle by-products.
'Fantastic step forward': Wool sector celebrates Kāinga Ora decision
Federated Farmers says the news is "a shot in the arm for the strong wool sector".
'Workload is about 60% less': 'Nudies’ help hill country sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Farmers are investing in self-shedding sheep to avoid shearing costs.
Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge
The best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.
Matawhero Saleyards sheep sale postponed due to insufficient stock
A PGG Wrightson stock agent said farmers were “holding off” from putting stock up for sale
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
New independent director for Alliance Group board
Day replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.
New chief executive for NZ Meat Board
Nick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.
Shear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returns
The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.
Puketoro Station cattle and sheep sale 'went through the roof'
Buyers 'did not hold back' in their bidding, says auctioneer.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Meet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud
'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'
Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
'A sign of the times': Growing concerns for beef cattle shows
'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'
Chicory-finished lamb added to boutique meat company offerings
Matangi is normally known for its Angus beef.
Return to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025
MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.
Summer strategies to combat facial eczema
Sponsored content: Expert advice on how to prevent facial eczema in livestock over summer.
'Great to see': Farmer confidence highest since mid-2017
Rabobank finds improved sentiment largely attributable to improved commodity pricing.
Dairy beef offers potential for significant emissions savings
A new report points to tangible ways farmers could reduce beef herds’ carbon footprint.
Report confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024
Decline in lamb crop is slightly greater than Beef + Lamb NZ's original forecast in June.
Govt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversions
Govt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.
‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpet
Disappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.
Could biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?
Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.
Expert tips to prevent fly strike on NZ farms
Sponsored content: All you wanted to know (but were afraid to ask) about fly strike.
Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source
New Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.
Alliance Group plunges further into the red
Farmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.