Listen: Wool report - Australia bounces back
PGG Wrightson's Grant Edwards on the recent lift in the Australian wool market.
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Wools of New Zealand (WNZ) adopts "back to basics" approach to promote strong wool.
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Sheep winter grazing research project begins
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Lamb prices hit record levels
Meat and dairy prices saw strong rises in the second quarter.
48 jobs on the line as Silver Fern Farms confirms closure of plant
SFF confirms it will close its pelt processing plant near Ashburton, affecting 48 staff.
Wool Report: Trade tariffs and tough times
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Alliance Group invests $1.2 million in Smithfield plant
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Fewer lambs expected in Canterbury this spring
''Unless we get an exceptional spring we will see a lower number of lambs.''
Jet boats and glamping diversify Hurunui farm
"It was ideal for me to set up a business which complements the farm".
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China overtakes US as New Zealand's largest beef market.
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Kiwi merino lamb product sold by UK online retailer
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Wool odour could protect sheep from flystrike
The discovery could help breeders develop fly-resistant flocks of sheep.
Entrepreneur's woolly thinking leads to better bandage
Lucas Smith is on a mission to heal wounds and ''heal the planet'' with wool bandages.
'Bite size' learning a game changer for shearing industry
Shorter training time frames catered well to the transient nature of the industry.
Farm input inflation twice CPI
Most significant price increases were for shearing, fertiliser, lime and seeds, and rates.
Taihape farmers judged top ewe hogget breeders
Brian and Anna Coogan take top award in national ewe hogget competition
Southland farmers find perfect match with First Light wagyu beef
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Protein competition on rise in China - Rabobank
China attempting to replace lost pork production due to African Swine Fever.