Sheep and Beef News
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.
'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Students of all ages can now join the 'wool renaissance'
Campaign for Wool NZ hopes to teach everyone from preschoolers to tertiary students.
Livestock report: 'Amazing money' at Taranaki sales
Sponsored content: PGGW's Andrew Gibson says the weather and sales are great in Taranaki.
Turiroa ends bull sales season on a high
Turiroa Angus has a total clearance sale, Kenhardt sells 46 out of 49.
Demand for NZ red meat exports up in most markets - except China
NZ exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion for the month, 3% up on May 2023.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
Australian law passes to end live sheep exports by sea
Australia to outlaw live sheep exports by sea.
Spring Sheep wants a slice of the US cheese market
Spring Sheep says the response to its grass-fed range in the US has been phenomenal.
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
"The lambing percentage and wool clip per head had fallen from 1966-67 onwards."
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
Otago sheep farmer takes flock from farm to fabric to fashion
Georgina was frustrated by declining wool prices, so she decided to do something about it.
MPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenue
MPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.
Livestock report: A green drought, land use changes, and avocados in Northland
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Northland livestock manager, Bernie McGahahan.
Dip in spending expected at Fieldays this year
The gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.
Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm
It was one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.
Prominent farmer boycotts wool auctions as frustration grows
Tony Williams says the wool auction system does not serve farmers well.
On-farm inflation falls but times still tough says red meat sector
On-farm inflation has dropped but farm input prices continue to pressure profitability.
$6.4m super cow: 'Elite' cattle cloned to feed the world
Viatina-19 FIV Mara Moveis is the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.
Marcus Buddo: Hawke's Bay sheep and beef farmers need lifeline
OPINION: The issues facing the region’s farmers extend beyond Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collide
Tough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
'A lot of knowledge being lost': Lack of wool education concerns experts
A lack of tertiary education is a huge concern for the wool sector.
NZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claims
Britain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.
Wool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leave
Southern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.
Prices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyards
A total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero
How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation
Sheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep
South Devon - a docile breed
Mark Eagle had tried several different breeds before settling on the South Devon.
‘We’re pretty excited about the bulls’
Simon and Wendy Collin have some good bulls coming through.
Secrets within Te Kūiti shearer statue to be revealed
The first of three mystery packages is due to be removed.
The 'major crisis' facing sheep farmers
“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
How Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023
The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.