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Waipukurau local returning to his Central Hawke’s Bay roots. Tama Cahill started as a livestock representative in June 2022 in Taihape. Immediately prior to that he was a shearer for five years: while it was a change, Tama brought the same attitude to both careers. “Although shearing is more...

Farewell to highly valued Mid Canterbury team member with big heart and sharp sense of humour. Victor Schikker, a cherished and highly valued member of the PGG Wrightson Livestock team sadly passed away in August following a tragic accident while curling: a sport he loved. With nearly 50 years of...

Early August Southland sales meet nationwide market and achieve full clearances, though indicate buyers are watching the dollars. Two recent online sales of Southland velveting hinds showed the market has a reasonable appetite and is responding well to new sires. On the outskirts of Riversdale...

Upper South Island Deer Specialist Luke Thompson brings some interesting experiences to his new role, which is a big departure for him. From anchoring the scrum for Japan to buying and selling stock for South Island deer farmers is a giant leap. Luke and Nerissa Thompson went to Japan in 2004. Luke...

Farmers capitalising on surplus winter feed strengthens prime and store cattle market while values for fat lambs also increase. On the back of mild winter conditions in most regions, many farmers are finding they need a few more stock to make the most of surplus grass and winter crop. A shortage of...

North Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Dave Long has embraced Go-Stock, utilising the PGG Wrightson cashflow tool for several years with great success. North Canterbury sheep and beef farmer Dave Long has embraced Go-Stock, utilising the PGG Wrightson cashflow tool for several years with great...

Farmers seek in-calf and in-milk dairy cows and heifers in response to improved feed situation and projected upturn dairy demand. As dairy farmers contemplate improved returns, particularly with plenty of early growth in the paddock, a shortfall has arisen in in-calf and in-milk dairy cows and...

Second-hand machinery draws strong response, with 250 in person, plus 160 online from throughout the country. A mid-July clearing sale for a local agricultural contractor attracted a large gallery to the Te Awamutu saleyards, alongside purchasers from throughout the country in attendance online via...

Renowned Tāirawhiti stud celebrates 75 years of breeding with the top price for a bull at a New Zealand on farm sale. Before the weather intervened, the East Coast bull sales week at the end of June featured a big sale at Tangihau Angus. Celebrating 75 years of breeding Angus cattle at the station...

‘Straight up, hardworking guy’ Matt Crawford taking over as Paul Peterson ends a 40-year career, including as local livestock rep since 1991. This month marks the beginning of a new era in Hunterville. At the end of June, having recently celebrated 40 years with the company, Paul Peterson retired as...

Endorsement for Melior Venison, Fairlie, whose focus on genetics and how their hinds perform finds favour with a strong, wide and varied gallery. This year’s minimum price venison contracts, up on last year by around 40 cents, have confirmed stability in the deer market, as indicated by results at...

Prices increase due to limited winter stock – animals through saleyards generally in good condition considering the tough autumn. Once again, to those PGG Wrightson clients on the East Coast of the North Island who bore the brunt of yet another heavy weather event in late June, our thoughts and...

Now reaching 10,000 users and 400 livestock agents from 11 agencies across the country, bidr a finalist in Federated Farmers’ Primary Industries Awards. bidr continues to cement its role as New Zealand’s virtual saleyard, securing another success in early July as a finalist in the Primary Industries...

Clarence Valley, Kaikoura the showcase for 53rd edition of sale representing almost 90 years of pedigree breeding. A significant feature of the annual South Island bull sales season is the combined Woodbank Angus and Matariki Hereford sale in Clarence Valley, Kaikoura. At this year’s sale in late...

PGG Wrightson and Alliance offer reliable, regular, convenient and competitive bobby calf option for dairy farmers, including volume supply premium. With calving starting soon the successful relationship established over several years between PGG Wrightson and farmer co-operative Alliance continues...

Mainly focusing on cull cows, PGG Wrightson Livestock responsible for procurement of North Island cattle from King Country south. Between 500 and 550 cattle per week go through the Ample Meats plant in Stratford, Taranaki. Since 2022 PGG Wrightson Livestock has been solely responsible for Ample...

After around 160 years, the Couper family calls it a day with one of the Tasman region’s largest clearing sales in decades. Spectacular weather and a sizeable crowd helped make the Raidale Farm clearing sale on 23 April the Tasman region’s largest event of its kind in decades. Owen and Lina Couper...

Heavier male lambs with shorter wool earning a premium – Mid and South Canterbury cropping farmers also weighing in. Store lamb sales in the North Island started in earnest in early May. Month on month, yardings through the Fielding saleyards and paddock to paddock sales are ahead of annual averages...