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From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.
Spring ushers in improved farmer confidence - survey
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Turihaua yearlings up for sale in on-farm auction today
Turihaua Angus present their 2024 yearling bulls for sale today on-farm.
'Honoured': Megan's 'small role' in book on Angus cattle
Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.
Livestock report: Go-Stock helping farmers trade animals
Sponsored content: Go-Stock can be used for beef, lambs, dairy and deer.
Sheep farm profitability for next season ‘sobering’ - BLNZ
It looks like another challenging season ahead for NZ's already struggling sheep farmers.
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Red meat: United States top market four months in a row
China remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.
Pāmu posts $26m full-year loss
The loss for the 12 months to the end of June compares with a $9m loss the year before.
To shear, or not to shear: Farmers look into self-shedding sheep
“By 2017/2018 it was clear from our figures that wool prices were dropping off sharply."
Sheep and cattle numbers down in B+LNZ annual report
B+LNZ's Stock Number Survey shows drop in sheep and cattle numbers.
Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil
Amanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall
'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'
'Extremely wet': Heavy rain hits Tararua District at busy time for farmers
There have been about 120mm of rain across the district over four days.
Dozens of sheep die during live export from Australia to Indonesia
The Australian Livestock Exporters Council characterised the incident as regrettable.
A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934
"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."
Livestock report: Shortage of cattle and sheep affecting prices
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Mid/South Canterbury Livestock Manager's market update.
'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
Farmer Council looking for nominations
The council helps guide and advise Beef and Lamb NZ.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Opinion: Where has all the veal gone?
Opnion: I can remember seeing veal in the local butcher shop window when I was young.
China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.
'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."
The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'
Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.