Helping grow the country

The 2024/2025 PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit has kicked off in a big way, with a possible record of 37 entries in the opening fine-wool round, held at the New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra last weekend. PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit first round leader Stacey Te...

First time on-farm sale at renowned Tararua district property with large offering of Angus steers, Romney ewes, and Romney, Hampshire Downs and Dorset Downs lambs. With hardy hill country genetics, proven on the limestone of one of the Tararua district’s most admired farms, Waewaepa Station’s first...

First-time on-farm sale at Snowdon Station, Central Canterbury offering genetics with conformation, early growth, meat and survival. Snowdon Station north of the Rakaia Gorge near Windwhistle, Central Canterbury is offering a selection of the farm’s prestigious genetics via a first ever on-farm ram...

Although solid values and strong demand, including procurement pressure on processors, are positive, variable weather poses some challenges. Variable weather conditions, and a shortage of stock, is influencing sales of sheep and cattle throughout the country. Although values remain solid, rainfall...

Defer-A-Bull an easy cashflow option for dairy farmers, while strong demand indicated as dairy beef sales commence. Across the country dairy bulls are selling well, including via hybrid bidr, on-farm sales and by private treaty. This year farmers are taking the Defer-A-Bull option in greater numbers...

Structure comes first for Waipukurau-raised Livestock Genetics Representative for Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay and the trust and relationships he focuses on. After finishing school in Hastings, Tom Suttor worked as an agricultural contractor for a couple of seasons. Growing up on a Central Hawke’s Bay...