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The 2024/2025 PGG Wrightson/Vetmed National Shearing Circuit continued its thrilling journey with the second round at the Waimate Spring Shears, where competitors took on the challenge of shearing strong wool ewes. Leon Samuels of Roxburgh emerged as the standout performer, claiming the top points...

Demand is high at the Otago spring cattle sales, despite a lack of cash flow, says PGG Wrightson’s Otago Regional Livestock Manager, John Duffy. Duffy said there were good yardings on offer at the annual sales in Balclutha, Palmerston and Mt Benger. However, there weren’t as many people as expected...

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 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...

As lambing season draws to a close across the country, many sheep farmers are facing the challenge of waiting months for income from this year’s lamb crop. Go-Stock offers an innovative solution to this through its Go-Lamb product, allowing farmers to receive a cashflow injection without having to...

Sarah Mears is now our permanent General Manager People & Safety, as announced in August following a stint as Acting General Manager People & Safety. Though our customers may not meet Sarah directly in their interactions with PGG Wrightson (PGW), her leadership and expertise empowers our team...

The world’s biggest, and possibly only, merino shearing and woolhandling championships are expected to attract more than 150 competitors to Alexandra in Central Otago on Friday and Saturday. With many seasonally based in the area, it will be the first outing in a Shearing Sports New Zealand season...

This month’s wool market update with Rachel Shearer, GM for Wool at PGG Wrightson, revealed some exciting news in the fine wool space. Speaking with Rowena Duncum from The Country, Rachel shared insights into how the South Island market is showing positive trends, along with developments in the...

Despite a GDP drop for New Zealand this week, news of the US Federal Reserve’s first cut in interest rates in four years has led to positivity in the New Zealand rural real estate sector. Speaking to The Country’s Jamie Mackay, PGG Wrightson’s General Manager for Real Estate, Peter Newbold welcomed...

Ngāi Tahu Farming and PGG Wrightson were able to see first-hand the fruits of their continued support of IHC on Thursday when members of IHC’s Christchurch/North Canterbury Kapa Haka rōpū performed at Kōkōmuka Lodge on Ngāi Tahu Farming’s Te Whenua Hou farm in North Canterbury. PGG Wrightson has...

PGW is committed to its Sustainability Strategic Priority which addresses sustainability across the three pillars of environment, social and governance. As one of the largest and oldest agricultural supplies businesses in New Zealand we have an important role to play to influence our suppliers and...

Launched in July with funding from Rabobank, ANZCO, LIC, Craigmore Sustainables and PGG Wrightson (PGW), the Safer Rides initiative from Farm Without Harm was oversubscribed within 36 hours of launch, with all 110 $400 vouchers for Crush Protection Devices (CPDs) allocated to New Zealand farmers...

Times can be tough for farmers, but luckily PGG Wrightson has an innovative solution, called Go-Stock, to help them free up capital. Jamie Molloy, PGG Wrightson’s National Go-Stock Manager, said the service was established in 2016. PGG Wrightson buys and owns the livestock, and farmers get the...

The wool market has experienced a mix of results across both islands over the past few weeks, with some sales showing strong competition and others settling in buyers' favour. Here’s a look at the latest trends and highlights from the wool auctions. Last week, the Napier wool sale wrapped up with a...

Along the Leslie Hills Road in North Canterbury is Barcaldine farm. As the crow flies, you’d be able to pinpoint it pretty much directly between Waiau and Hanmer, and it’s this ideal ‘location, location, location’ that has enabled the farm to form an incredible partnership with Devold of Norway - a...