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Record yearling bull sale achieved online bidr® continues to build on its reputation as a powerful force in the livestock market, recognised by buyers for the ease and convenience of procuring stock without leaving home, and providing sellers with a nationwide selling platform broader than...

Purchasers taking a functional approach to their bulls this year This year’s yearling bull sales have delivered good clearances, albeit the values of the bulls offered is down by $300 to $500 per head compared to last year. Dairy farmers have not been prepared to exceed the $3,000 mark with their...

Limited supply of cows means quality lines are selling fast Across the country dairy livestock market activity is heavily focused on quality in milk and close to profit cows. With limited numbers available over the past few weeks, cows that have come forward through the North Island auction system...

Livestock markets moving out of winter mode Overall the livestock market has been in winter mode, with relatively low numbers of sheep and cattle through the saleyards. Looking ahead, there are a number of cattle sales rostered during October. Good early spring rainfall through most of the South...

During winter there's nothing quite as comforting as a hand-knitted woollen garment to keep children snug and warm. The Kiwi Family Trust, an organisation dedicated to providing hand-knitted woollen garments to young children throughout New Zealand, has been tirelessly working to spread warmth and...

South Otago woolhandler Tia Potae returns to Trans-Tasman test-match competition after an absence of 10 years by winning the New Zealand Merino Shears open woolhandling title in Alexandra on Saturday. Potae has competed sparingly at times as she has pursued other interests in the wool industry over...

In a recent chat with Rowena, Grant Edwards, the General Manager for Wool at PGG Wrightson, shared positive developments and challenges in the wool market. Listen to the segment below or read the brief overview: 1. Crossbred Wool Prices on the Rise Throughout the month, crossbred wool prices have...

Over the past few weeks values achieved at New Zealand wool auctions continue to surprise, with strong competition for most good style crossbred wool types. Many of the merino types pouring into South Island woolstores are similarly sought after. Mid-micron wool, measuring from approximately 28...

Nicola and Tom Wylie farm 900 hectares at Lora Valley, on the fringes of the Hokonui Hills east of Winton, a property that has been in Nicola’s family since 1872. Each year they take approximately 27 tonnes of wool off their 6000 ewes. Like many other wool growers, they have pondered how to make the...

Joe Catherwood has been a client of PGG Wrightson Wool throughout his farming career. Joe farms 320 hectares at Charing Cross, Central Canterbury, a property his father purchased in 1953, and which Joe and his brother John took over in 1976. Joe bought John’s share of the farm in 2000. Until a few...

The Wool in Schools programme, a The Campaign for Wool initiative, sponsored by PGG Wrightson, continues to make waves in New Zealand's education sector. This unique program brings the wonders of wool directly to primary and intermediate schools through mobile classrooms known as "Wool Sheds." As we...

An attempt to stop Australia from claiming New Zealand’s top fine wool shearing title, and the selection of a shearer and woolhandler for next month’s Trans-Tasman tests, will be features of the New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September. Last year, the open...

It’s dairy bull sale season and PGG Wrightson’s Taranaki livestock manager/auctioneer, Andrew Gibson is “in the thick of it”. Shadow Downs of Waverley had a Hereford Yearling and 2-year-old sale yesterday and Taranaki’s Mangaotea Blackwell Family is holding its 27th annual bull sale today, Gibson...

Article by: Doug Laing, Media Officer for Shearing Sports New Zealand Entries are now open for the 2023-2024 PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit. The series incorporates the McSkimming Memorial Triple Crown which was first presented after a three-round series in 1972-1973, starting at the...

The New Zealand wool market is experiencing notable shifts, with both challenges and opportunities shaping its trajectory. In a recent interview with Rowena Duncum from The Country, Grant Edwards, the General Manager for Wool at PGG Wrightson, discussed key developments that are influencing the...

PGG Wrightson continues its unwavering support for the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, a partnership that has flourished over four decades and continues to make a significant difference in the lives of some of New Zealand's most vulnerable individuals and their families. Recently, PGG Wrightson proudly...

View the 2023 Annual Report here. GROUP PERFORMANCE PGG Wrightson Limited 1 (PGW) today announced its results for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. Financial highlights for the year to 30 June 2023 included: Operating EBITDA 2 of $61.2 million (down $6.0 million or 9% on prior financial year)...

Heavy rain in Waikato and South Auckland has been causing havoc for livestock markets, affecting supply and prices. PGG Wrighton’s livestock manager for South Auckland, Brad Osborne, said farmers had been doing it tough. “We’ve got a lot of rain here on the ground and it’s a real struggle at the...