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We're proud to support the 2026 Safer Rides campaign, helping farmers access the tools and technology that could save their lives. Quad bikes and side-by-sides are a part of life on New Zealand farms. But they're also one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the agricultural sector...

PGG Wrightson Celebrates Finalists for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards PGG Wrightson is proud to celebrate the announcement of the finalists for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards. These awards celebrate the people, innovation, technologies, and farming systems that make New...

What’s a Feilding-based dairy expert doing at a beef sale in Lawrence? That’s the question host Jamie Mackay put to PGG Wrightson’s National Dairy Specialist, Jamie Cunninghame, on The Country today. Cunninghame explained he was in town for a Simmental dispersal sale, and fitting in some “dairy...

As the shearing season moves into its final stretch, attention turns to Masterton and the final of the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit at the Golden Shears. The event marks the conclusion of a nationwide series that has seen competitors travel the length of the country since October...

Excellent feed conditions and buoyant schedule setting the scene for record prices in this year’s weaner sales season. Always a big event on the livestock calendar, with the current levels of enthusiasm for beef, the North Island weaner sales season is set to have a bumper year this year. Starting...

Buyers motivated for sales at Tuakau and Frankton through March, April and May, set to peak at 1600 calves per week. Autumn calf sales in Waikato look set to endorse the positive mindset around red meat at present. With plenty of feed on the ground, farmers are well placed to take advantage. Judging...

AGM, visits to seven local studs, and experiencing the best of Northland set to feature in tour for Angus industry aficionados. Approximately 65 Angus breeders from throughout the country will congregate in Northland later in March as the region hosts the Angus New Zealand AGM , and visits to seven...

Elevated commodity prices and abundance of feed create heavy demand at Masterton Cattle Fair. One of the best Wairarapa livestock sales in recent memory took place last month. Held in late February, the Masterton Cattle Fair reflected farmer confidence derived from excellent commodity prices and the...

Meikleburn, Clayton and Four Peaks stations combine to offer 13,000 lambs, expecting plenty of buyers, including from mixed cropping sector. Almost 13,000 lambs were offered at the season’s final South Canterbury on-farm lamb sale on 10 March. Sales at three Fairlie high country properties...

A South Island livestock career that has taken him down more different farm drives than most. Michael Coote took on the newly created role of PGG Wrightson South Island Livestock Supply Chain Manager in January, shifting back to the company after around 20 years in livestock-related roles with a...

Enthusiastic response as farmers take advantage of relatively rare access to specific bloodlines at handful of sales. A handful of February dispersal and flock reduction sales has marked a changing of the guard among some sheep breeds. Sales include the Pikoview Sufftex dispersal for Wilson and Val...

Accurate birth records strengthen bio security while contributing to high value export opportunities for New Zealand farmers. Image supplied by OSPRI, featuring farmer, Christine Angland. Please note that the quality of the image has been enhanced using AI. Strong biosecurity and access to high...

The harvest is in full swing so there's no better time to enter your horticulture photos in the LandMarks Photo Collection! Whether it’s sun-kissed summer fruit, the remarkable symmetry of vineyards, or the orchard’s smallest helpers, this free photography competition is your chance to showcase what...

Finalists Announced for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy PGG Wrightson is proud to celebrate the announcement of the three finalists for the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy, New Zealand's most prestigious award for Māori agriculture and horticulture. On 18 February, the Hon Tama Potaka (Māori Development Minister)...

A herd of dairy cows is one of the most significant assets within a dairy business. In the current market, strong payout forecasts and renewed sector confidence have created solid demand for quality herds. For farmers considering a sale in the 2026/27 season, conditions are favourable, provided the...

Demand for dairy herds is running high. Results from recent global dairy trade auctions are pushing positivity in the sector. Even at historically elevated levels, forecast returns are holding steady. A new round of dairy conversions currently in process is also set to generate further demand for...

Confidence remains high across the Taranaki livestock sector, with strong returns for dairy beef calves, steady demand for store stock, and positive seasonal conditions underpinning the market. PGG Wrightson Taranaki Area Livestock Manager/Auctioneer, Andrew Gibson, said prices at the February sales...

The early 1900s marked a period of rapid growth for New Zealand’s horticulture industry. A key milestone came in 1901, when the first national conference of fruitgrowers and horticulturists was held in Dunedin. For the first time, delegates from Fruitgrowers’ Associations and Horticultural Societies...