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Regardless of whether you have been farming for years, are just starting out, or simply are interested in agriculture, PGG Wrightson offers an unsurpassed range of products and services – all aimed at helping grow the country.
Did you know we stock a wide range of products such as Fencing Materials, Agri-Chemicals, Animal Health, Clothing, Fertiliser and much more ...
This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the IHC Calf and Rural Scheme, which has raised some $40 million in that time. PGG Wrightson Livestock has been a principal sponsor since the beginning, working alongside the IHC to encourage farmers to donate or pledge stock for offer at auction, with proceeds going to support people living with intellectual disability and their families.
Hot topic is the new Free Trade Agreement with the EU. Big question is: what's in it for New Zealand wool growers? Not a lot according to Grant. Between 25 and 30 percent of New Zealand's wool exports go to the EU - mostly Italy, Germany and Lithuania - with no tariffs currently in place on greasy...
Feeling proud that you’ve done your best. Jonty Le Lievre is in the fifth generation born on Mangarouhi, the 416 hectare sheep and beef farm just out of Waipukurau that his family settled in 1915. Farming is well and truly in Jonty‘s blood. Previously a shearer for three years, and before that a...
Callum Stewart is National Genetics Manager for PGG Wrightson and Jamie Mackay caught up with him in Feilding on Friday - sale day - a big day for the local community. Callum reckons sale day brings a lot of money into the township, with farmers supporting local and having a big spend-up!! The...
While the war in Ukraine has potential to impact the market, the bigger issue is lock-downs in China. Grant is particularly concerned about the lock-down of Shanghai, arguably the major port in the world. Stopping the movement of goods through China has a significant effect as a lot of New Zealand...
The finalists in the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for the top Māori sheep and beef farm have been announced.
From mid-April, the market for crossbred wools increased appreciably in both the North and South Islands. Foreign exchange has been the main factor driving this, with the New Zealand dollar at one point dropping below US$0.63. Demand for better quality wools, with good colour and sound preparation...