Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
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Great day had by all at show
Great day had by all at show
All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small — from puppies and poultry to hay bales and Red Bands — and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show
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.
‘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.
The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana
The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana
Tikana Wapiti stud co-owner Dave Lawrence has sold his hinds and put an end to his annual on-farm bull and cow sale in Central Southland.
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.
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.
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
As farmers continue to clean up fallen trees after the October 23 storm, stories are emerging of serious injuries suffered by inexperienced workers, WorkSafe says.
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Alliance Group has commissioned a new heat pump system at its Mataura processing plant, marking a significant step in the site’s transition away from coal-fired energy.
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearing world-record attempts on strongwool lambs will take place at two Otago woolsheds this month.
‘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.
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.
Halter eyes global expansion
Halter eyes global expansion
Smart virtual fencing company Halter is eyeing up South America and Europe as the next big markets for its cow collar technology.
Feed intake software in progress
Feed intake software in progress
Expect virtual fencing firm Halter to roll out software changes to its cow collars soon telling farmers how much grass each cow eats in their herds.
Drawn to auctioneering young
Drawn to auctioneering young
Even as preschooler, John Duffy’s destiny looked clear.
A&P show ‘one of our best’
A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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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.
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
A biosecurity operation is under way in Auckland after the find of a Queensland fruit fly.