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...
Positive outcomes at South Island lamb sales and ewe fairs
Abundant Southland feed and demand from cropping farmers boosts market Lamb sales and ewe fairs dominated the South Island’s February livestock market. Demand from Mid Canterbury cropping farmers, and locals seeking to make the most of Southland’s abundant feed situation kept demand for store lambs...
Dry prompts early Marlborough calf sale
North Island purchasers eager to support Prolonged dry conditions starting to adversely affect Marlborough farms prompted an early calf sale in the region in late February, which North Island farmers supported enthusiastically to leave all parties satisfied. With stock water dams running dry and...
Online only dispersal sale achieves full clearance
Ranfurly farm sells 2500 capital stock ewes South Island-wide via bidr® A recent dispersal sale of a Ranfurly farm’s capital stock ewes was successfully carried out fully online via bidr®. Initially apprehensive about loading the entire responsibility for the sale onto bidr®, in hindsight farmer...
Staff Profile - Hamish Holst
Ready to jump in After three years at Lincoln University completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture, and two years in Blenheim establishing himself as a livestock representative in the PGG Wrightson trainee programme, Hamish Holst is heading to Wairoa and ready for his first role as a fully...
Northland weaners set to sell well
Excellent summer of growth results in well-presented stock Around 10,000 Northland weaner calves are selling in the first half of March in a series of sales throughout the region. Ranging from Peria to Wellsford, the sales typically attract buyers from across the North Island, including from...
PGG Wrightson extends National Shearing sponsorship to 45 years
PGG Wrightson has extended its sponsorship of one of shearing’s most prestigious and demanding events. Established in 1973, the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit pits the top shearers against each other based on versatility over five separate rounds. In terms of competitive shearing...