The CountryTirau's sheep and ram duo off the marketThe chance to get your hands Tirau's giant animal couple has now gone - with the corrugated sheep and ram sold to a buyer this week.10 Nov 11:42 PM
The CountryIncome set to fall for NZ farmersSheep and beef farmers are in for a 13 per cent fall in income this year, particularly if the NZ dollar remains high, according to Beef and Lamb NZ.01 Nov 08:21 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on Air03 Oct 05:27 AM
The CountryEducational aspect to new WoolOn awardsEducation sessions will be next year added to Central Otago's woolliest fashion showcase.28 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryWool prices advance at auctionNew Zealand wool prices generally advanced at the country's latest weekly auction, which featured the greatest number of bales on 23 Sep 02:23 AM
The CountryThe Country Today - Te reo and Te Radar editionIt's all about the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final today. Plus Maori Language Week, politics, weather, wool...and Metallica.08 Jul 02:05 AM
The CountryThe Country Today: Brexit and Shexit editionIt's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by Brexit, Shexit and Wet, Wet, Wet. Yes the appalling music continues 01 Jul 01:52 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ Merino inks 5-year, $45M contract with Italy's RedaNZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.01 Jun 01:34 AM
BDBDThe CountryWool prices up at first auction of 2016Wool prices rose at the first auction following the Christmas and New Year holiday period, helped by the lower New Zealand dollar.08 Jan 03:27 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ wool prices ease in first sale of seasonThe prices eased in the first sale of the new 2015/16 season as demand weakened.10 Jul 02:15 AM
The CountryPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ heads for lowest wool clip in 6 yearsNew Zealand's smallest annual wool clip in six years reflects the lowest sheep flock in more than 70 years.27 May 02:15 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ wool auction volumes set to climb 83pc next weekWool auction volumes are set to increase next week as farmers who have been holding out put their bales on the market.15 May 03:21 AM
DairySheep meat price drops 10%Sheep meat prices have fallen by about 10 per cent over the past two months, driven by a drop in demand in China and difficult conditions in another important export market - Britain.04 May 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryHigh NZ dollar biggest risk to farm, forest exports The risk of the kiwi dollar remaining high is the biggest risk to Government forecasts for growth in the nation's farm, forestry and seafood exports, a new Government report says.10 Jun 11:00 PM
BDBDDairyLower prices for NZ producers in first quarterA fall in global commodity prices and the strong kiwi dollar meant New Zealand producers were squeezed in the first quarter.17 May 12:30 AM
The CountryHanging meadow points way to cheaper Christchurch rebuildA hanging meadow planted in wool may be adapted to create more affordable "green walls" for the rebuilding of Christchurch.01 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryDairy keeps title as 2011 commodity kingThe dairy industry has been a star performer for decades, but the time has come for others in the New Zealand family of commodities to share the limelight...21 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices extend decline for sixth month, gains in kiwi dollar terms01 Dec 01:45 AM