Busybrook dairy cow sale turns over $1.266 million
One of the best catalogues ever draws international attention A North Otago dairy genetics specialist turned over $1.266 million selling 136 cows in early April, with a top price paid for a heifer of $63,000. PGG Wrightson National Dairy Specialists Jamie Cunninghame and Andrew Reyland convened the...
Shifting supply and demand factors will impact bull sales
Pricing should be steady, though clearances may drop Preparations for this year’s two-year-old bull sale season, which starts in early May, are now well under way. Some 130 studs nationwide are set to put their best genetics forward at auction, private sales and paddock selections, from Whangarei...
High quality offering at annual weaner fair, with carrots thrown in
Picking the best of more than 75 years of breeding Commercial beef raisers have the opportunity to pick the best of more than 75 years of breeding at the Feilding Saleyards as the Sue Brothers bring their weaners – and their carrots – to town. Gareth Williams of PGG Wrightson, Taihape is...
Staff profile – Jesse Houston
Helping clients maximise their margins After completing his three year degree at Lincoln University, Jesse Houston spent a year working first on a sheep stud near Lauriston, Mid Canterbury, then a Blenheim sheep and beef property, starting his PGG Wrightson career learning the ropes for 15 months as...
Positive market response to Northland weaner sales
Values holding firm as North Island buyers come out in force Northland’s weaner sales season enjoyed a strong start in February. Values were firm on last year, the cattle were well presented, plenty of exotic breeds sold early, and buyers from throughout the North Island were out in force. Compared...
Dry conditions influence South Island market
Focus on finding buyers as farmers move stock earlier than usual Early autumn focus in the South Island livestock market was on finding buyers for lambs, and more recently calves. Because of the dry summer influencing farmers to move stock on sooner than usual, plenty of activity has followed, with...
Curtain comes down on Atahua Angus
Female dispersal sale for prominent Manawatu beef stud raises $468,700 More than 60 years of history came to an end on 8 April with a female dispersal sale staged by prominent Manawatu beef stud Atahua Angus. Approximately 140 attended the Kiwitea sale, which also attracted online bidders and...
Livestock report: Waikato/South Auckland update with Brad Osborne
Brad Osborne is PGG Wrightson’s area livestock manager for Waikato/South Auckland but The Country’s Jamie Mackay found him in the Wairarapa this week. Osborne was up bright and early at 3am to drive from his hometown of Ngatea to Masterton, to attend a weaner calf sale and “support the local boys”...
Nathan Stratford drives off in new car after PGG Wrightson/Vetmed Shearing Victory
Nathan Stratford, the multi-breeds shearing legend, added another feather to his cap as he was awarded a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe for a year at a presentation held at PGG Wrightson in Invercargill. This event marked his third victory of the PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit, a feat...
Ahuwhenua Trophy Field Day - Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board
Around 250 people attended this week’s field day at Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board’s dairy farm in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatōhea is a finalist in this year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to select the top Māori dairy farm in Aotearoa. As part of the competition each finalist stages a field day...
In Memoriam: Honouring the Life of Grant Edwards, General Manager Wool
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Grant Edwards, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Wool. Grant was a friend to many within the business and a very dedicated member of the PGG Wrightson family. His passing is a great loss for those who had the pleasure of working with him in...
Ahuwhenua Trophy Field Day - Wairarapa Moana ki Pouakani Incorporation
More than 300 people turned out this week to a field day at Wairarapa Moana ki Pouakani Incorporation’s (WMI) dairy farm near Mangakino in the Waikato. WMI is one of two finalists in this years Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to select the top Māori dairy farm in Aotearoa. As part of the competition...
Wool Report: Strong sales, educational initiatives, and shearing triumphs
In a recent interview with Rowena Duncum from The Country, Jason Everson from PGG Wrightson Wool shared insights into the current state of the wool market, along with notable industry developments. Market Resilience Everson began by discussing the recent South Island wool sale, which featured the...
Property report: Tough times slowing the rural market
The rural property market is finally starting to see more activity following a difficult period for farm sales. “To be brutally honest, it has been tough for some time,” General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold, told The Country’s Jamie Mackay. “But…in the last couple of weeks, we...
Celebrating the Inaugural PGG Wrightson Research & Development Intern Program
A strategic priority of PGG Wrightson is Customer-Focused innovation which includes cultivating a deep understanding of our customers' businesses and pinpointing opportunities for solutions based on advancements in science and systems innovation. Of equal priority, and something we take immense...
Livestock report: Water woes for Marlborough farmers as dry conditions start to bite
Dry conditions in Marlborough mean water is becoming scarcer and may lead to tough decisions for farmers in the region, PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager, Pete Barnes says. Barnes told The Country’s Jamie Mackay it was as dry as he could remember in a long time. “Even as a child growing up here, I...
Bridging the gap: Educating next-generation farmers on the wool supply chain
A name that has been synonymous with farming for generations, PGG Wrightson Wool plays a vital role in the wool farming sector. Recently, they opened their doors to students from Lincoln University, offering them a firsthand glimpse into the intricate workings of the wool supply chain at their...
Busybrook 'obsession' on display in April
North Otago stud showcases some of the world’s best dairy genetics High end international dairy genetics will feature at the Busybrook Holsteins Obsession sale on 10 April. Duntroon, North Otago based Busybrook, an innovator in dairy genetics, sources highly rated bloodlines from all around the...