Helping Grow the Country for 175 Years

Rural property buyers and sellers are taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of the election, says PGG Wrightson General Manager, Livestock & Real Estate, Peter Newbold. “I think if you go to lifestyle and residential, definitely it is having a bearing,” Newbold told The Country’s Jamie Mackay. “Rural...

PGW's commitment to helping New Zealand farmers and growers succeed took a significant step forward during FY26 with the establishment of the dedicated Hastings Research Station, Hawke’s Bay. On 1 September 2025, PGW assumed the lease of the Geelen Family Trust Research Station, a 2.8-hectare...

Strong livestock prices have created opportunities for farmers across New Zealand, but they've also highlighted the importance of having flexible trading options. According to PGG Wrightson National GO-STOCK Manager John O'Neill, livestock values have undergone a significant shift over the past 12...

FarmRight was established in 2000 to fill a service gap in the dairy sector and expanded into viticulture and horticulture in 2017. Today, FarmRight’s pipfruit portfolio spans multiple regions, with nearly 530 hectares of orchards either in production or development. A key part of this growth is...

A new season of the PGG Wrightson / Vetmed National Shearing Circuit gets underway in October, setting some of New Zealand’s best shearers on a five-round journey that will test their skill across the country and across five different wool types. The first points of the 2026/27 PGG Wrightson /...

From a partnership spanning 85 years to a milestone 175th anniversary, Stern Angus provides the perfect backdrop for a special live broadcast of The Country. On 7 October, PGG Wrightson will mark a significant milestone, celebrating 175 years of supporting New Zealand farmers and rural communities...