Strong sheep and beef sales in South
Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.
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Townies named red meat scholars
Townies named red meat scholars
Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.
Beef, dairy in ‘pretty good space’
Beef, dairy in ‘pretty good space’
Aside from waterlogged winter crops in the foothills, Mid Canterbury sheep, beef and dairy farmers are making the most of plentiful grass growth from a wet summer.
Event to help future-proof sector
Event to help future-proof sector
Sheep and beef farmers will be brought up to speed on future-proofing work at the red meat sector’s largest event, which is to be held in Christchurch in May.
Yards packed for sale
Yards packed for sale
Sheep numbers overtook tourists in the Mackenzie township of Tekapo on Thursday as thousands of lambs were yarded for the annual Tekapo lamb sale, which followed an earlier sale in Omarama that day.
Lay of the land
Lay of the land
Reporter Shawn McAvinue asks southern sheep farmers if they were considering breeding their ewe hoggets to make the most of higher lamb price.
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.
Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
‘Exciting’ insights from good data
‘Exciting’ insights from good data
Data is knowledge, a Northern Southland farmer says.
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.
Election for farmer director
Election for farmer director
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding an election for a farmer director role in the Southern South Island district.
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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer
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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer
Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.
Ram’s strong sale price ‘pretty unreal’
Ram’s strong sale price ‘pretty unreal’
It was a day to remember for Lawrence sheep breeder Symon Howard.
Maize proving a winner as high-energy feed
Maize proving a winner as high-energy feed
More than 60 people attended the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central Otago Farming For profit event "Power of the Cow" in the Teviot Valley recently.
Yard weaning makes ‘steady, happy cattle’
Yard weaning makes ‘steady, happy cattle’
Yard weaning helps produce calmer, better-adjusted calves, a Teviot Valley sheep and beef farmer says.
Crossing breeds lifts growth rates
Crossing breeds lifts growth rates
Most farmers put a terminal ram out and they should do the same when selecting a bull breed, a Central Otago cattle breeder says.
Weaning early when feed is tight
Weaning early when feed is tight
It has been a challenging spring in some parts of the country, and slow pasture growth may make weaning a proportion of the lamb crop a good option this season.
Reducing risk of pneumonia
Reducing risk of pneumonia
With weaning soon to get under way, some simple management strategies can help prevent the economic losses associated with pneumonia and pleurisy.
Rams in lead-up to mating: a checklist
Rams in lead-up to mating: a checklist
Extracts from "Making every mating count", by Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Full steam ahead for National Lamb Day
Full steam ahead for National Lamb Day
National Lamb Day is back for 2026, and the celebrations are set to be bigger than ever.