Awards chance for sheep, beef farmers to shine
New awards set up to champion work of sheep and beef farmers.
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Māori sheep and beef farmers encouraged to enter Ahuwhenua Trophy
Competition designed to recognise excellence in Māori farming .
Research initiative explores new uses for strong wool
New uses for NZ's strong wool led to development of wool particles, powders and pigments.
Women discuss success and support in the meat sector
50 women working in NZ's meat sector discussed how to get others to join industry.
Opinion: Shedding sheep - wool you or won't you?
Opinion: Are shedding sheep the answer to the wool industry's woes?
Farmer forced to carry sheep through flood waters to safety
Matt Forlong had to swim sheep to safety after 200 stranded in rising flood water.
Dry autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
Ewes carrying up to 30 per cent fewer lambs than last year on some farms.
Revealed: Why red meat is getting more expensive
If you feel like red meat is more expensive than it used to be, you're right.
Malaysian firm to convert Southland farm into forestry block
Consent given to buy a nearly 460ha sheep and beef farm in Western Southland.
Local Focus: Desperately seeking sheep dags
Lack of dags is actually a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It's in your blood': Still working to breed better sheep
Texel stud breeder the McLeods continue their dream of breeding a better sheep.
Farming families team up to provide lamb year-round
Two Southern farming families joined forces to supply export grade lamb to NZ all year.
Government's docking advice causing confusion
South Otago farmer frustrated with how Govt is promoting new rules for tail-docking sheep.
Study reveals how many Kiwis still eat meat
About 94 per cent of New Zealanders still eat meat.
Meet the students on a mission to save the wool industry
Kavanagh College's Under The Door Enterprises created "Woolly Wedge" to help the industry.
Halal butcher shortage could cost NZ 'billions' - industry chief
"We are running 50 workers short and this is getting very tight."
Beef + Lamb talks focus on human and animal health
Experts will speak on melanoma risks and tackling drench resistance at the social event.
Forget the polar blast: Lamb triplets herald spring on Ōpua farm
Gray Phillips says it's the first time in his 79 years one of his ewes has had triplets.
'Shearing sheep was in my blood'
Shearing contractor Diane Webster came to NZ in the 80s and has never looked back.
Maine Anjou Owaka farmer's go-to breed
Catlins farmer passionate about relatively unknown French cattle breed.
Zero-injuries goal major investment for Alliance
Days of telling staff "to take a concrete pill and harden up" were over.
Injury prevention workshops for Alliance Group staff
Goal was to get 80 per cent of Alliance staff to take the workshops by end of September.
Agriculture tops Otago emissions - Report
Otago contributed 6.9% to NZ's emissions in one year despite being only 5% of population.
'Locking up a farm for trees is crazy'
Overseas investor seeking to buy sheep and beef station in South Otago.
Red meat sector exports steady in April but strained by supply chain issues
"We're seeking discussions around an urgent solution."
John Perriam's passion for 'all things merino' recognised with award
John Perriam has made a significant difference to the New Zealand merino industry.
Beef processing to increase at Pukeuri
Changes are afoot at Alliance Group's Pukeuri meat processing plant.
In-calf Angus cow sets New Zealand record
A top-selling Angus cow has set a New Zealand record at auction in South Canterbury.
Meat venture keeps sisters connected to the family farm
Sophie and Lucy Macdonald are marketing and selling the family farm's merino lamb.
Meat the Need celebrates one year and 410,000 meals
Charity Meat the Need has delivered over 410,000 red meat meals to food banks across NZ.
Farmer frustrated by works cattle delays
Taieri beef farmer has been waiting months to get cattle on a truck for processing.
$25,000 paid for Teviot Valley bull at national sale
Limehills Stardom fetched the top price at a national seed stock sale last week.
Otago couple may change farm systems due to drought
"It's been the most challenging time in my farming career - no doubt about it."
Farmers discuss the benefits of Southdowns
Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand's national southern tour took place last week.