Farming leader honoured after being killed in chopper crash
Renata Apatu was a world leader in wool and has been recognised for his passion.
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Meat processing plants scheduled to return to normal as mourners resume work.
Lamb prices drive record exports
February's record lamb export returns pushed overall meat exports to all-time monthly high
Molecular biologist started career in shearing shed
Professor Bryan Williams said he had not given up the rural lifestyle entirely.
Action groups tackle different farming challenges
Red Meat Profit Partnership action groups tackle issues from pasture to farm succession.
Final calf sale a 'sad day' for Owaka
"It's been a huge part of the community for a large number of years."
Stortford Lodge: Yarding of 1300 sells well
Store lambs sold well at Stortford Lodge on Wednesday.
Lambswool in demand at South Island sale
Almost all lambswool lots were cleared from the auction floor.
Nicky Hyslop elected to Beef + Lamb directorship
Irrigation NZ chairwoman Nicky Hyslop replaces sitting B+LNZ director Bill Wright.
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Rabobank's global animal protein strategist Justin Sherrard on sustainability and Brexit.
Southland sheep stud run from lifestyle block
Running a small stud has its own set of challenges for "Mataura boy" Duane Davis.
Bay farmer braves 'freezing' Canadian winter
"I didn't see a single blade of grass the entire time I was there."
Prices ease at South Island wool sale
Prices eased for most categories at last week's South Island wool sale.
World's oldest ram semen still viable
Ram semen stored for 50 years has been used to successfully impregnate 34 ewes.
Beltex-cross lambs in demand
Top price of $8000 was paid for a Beltex-Suffolk-cross lamb at Gore Showgrounds.
Muslim workers turn up for shift at meat works day after attacks
Some Muslim meat workers still wanted to go to work after the Christchurch attacks
Livestock: Stable lamb prices cause for optimism
Higher returns in stock might last 12 months, says Cotton
Stortford Lodge: Younger cattle in demand at store sale
Stortford Lodge had a strong store sale.
Angus leader learns from GenAngus Future Leaders conference
Farming is not just about profit say future angus leaders at a recent conference.
Strong market for lamb expected
A second consecutive season of healthy global lamb prices is being predicted.
Red Meat Profit Partnership: Chance to do things differently
Red meat partnership endorses regenerative and holistic farming - and networking.
Weaner fair: Easing price trend continues
The latest news from Tuesday's weaner steer fair.
Stortford Lodge: Prices better than elsewhere in NZ
Stortford lodge had some of the best prices in the country.
Hopes meatier sheep will bring higher returns
Southland farming family says Beltex breed of ''major benefit'' to NZ's sheep industry.
TeenAg award winner has passion for Hereford cattle
Dannevirke teenager Niamh Barnett's father Philip is a fifth generation Hereford breeder.
Southland farmers win with 'meatier' Texels
Glenham farmers' enjoyed carcass competition win after upgrading Texel flock for meatiness
Crossbred wool price rise is likely a blip
The price is likely to return to its previous lows in the next few months
Beef + Lamb annual meeting in March
Meeting to look at key initiatives B+LNZ is working on and major challenges facing sector.
Stortford Lodge: Several factors behind easing prices
The latest news from the yards at Stortford Lodge.