Women set shearing world record
Four women showed their grit to set a world record of shearing more than 1900 strongwool lambs in eight hours in South Otago. The four-stand women’s eight-hours strongwool lamb record holders are...
Shawn McAvinue
Confidence returns as ram sells for $14,000
Confidence returns as ram sells for $14,000
Southern ram sale average prices are on the rise as a cautious confidence returns to the sheep industry.
Snowdon Station ram sells for $14,000
Snowdon Station ram sells for $14,000
Southern ram sale average prices are on the rise as a cautious confidence returns to the sheep industry.
King William reigns supreme at A&P show
King William reigns supreme at A&P show
Strong shedding sheep King William reigns supreme.
Farmer concerned over venison sales
Farmer concerned over venison sales
A rise in the sale of wild venison is watering down the perception of farm-raised venison, a South Canterbury deer farmer says.
Triallist ‘relieved’ after maiden win
Triallist ‘relieved’ after maiden win
West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, won the maiden section at the New Zealand Yarding Challenge.
Women set shearing world record
Women set shearing world record
Four women showed their grit to set a world record of shearing more than 1900 strongwool lambs in eight hours in South Otago.
Ram sells for $14,000
Ram sells for $14,000
Ram Snowdon E337/24 sold for $14,000 at Gore Showgrounds last week.
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Bidding was hot at back-to-back lamb and ewe sales on the Taieri earlier this month.
Smooth sire smashes record
Smooth sire smashes record
A Central Southland velvet champion has set a record for the highest price in a wapiti bull auction.
Receiving award ‘moving’
Receiving award ‘moving’
Retired southern farmer Geoff Neilson held back tears as he and his wife Ailsa accepted the inaugural Wales International Relations Award.
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Bidding was hot at back-to-back lamb and ewe sales on the Taieri last week.
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy sires are taking the spoils at red deer stag sales in the South.
Smooth sire smashes record
Smooth sire smashes record
Littlebourne Wapiti owner Geoffrey Pullar sold his 3-year-old bull White 8 for $95,000 in Central Southland last week.
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Another bumper crowd is expected at the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel next week.
Welsh organisations bestow award on couple
Welsh organisations bestow award on couple
Several major Welsh agricultural organisations have united to honour retired sheep and beef farmers Geoff and Ailsa Neilson.
Now or never for Ryenna owners
Now or never for Ryenna owners
Wapiti farmers Jesse and Tracey Saunders have "put everything in" to launch their stud and will hold their inaugural on-farm sale in Central Southland today.
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
A two-tooth ewe, bred by Whitestone Genetics, was named supreme champion sheep at the Tokomairiro A&P Show last month.
Making most from trying new ideas
Making most from trying new ideas
Nick and Alexis Wadworth like to try something new on their 2000ha sheep and beef property.
‘Exciting’ insights from good data
‘Exciting’ insights from good data
Data is knowledge, a Northern Southland farmer says.