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Over 500 people gathered in Te Aroha last month to listen to Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he’s most commonly known, share his humble yet powerful words on managing mental health and the process of moving from surviving to thriving. It was an important message for rural communities. Across the country...

This season has seen some profound logistical challenges in the fine wool sector. High quantities of wool came forward to our Christchurch and Mosgiel wool stores at this time of the year for these types. This high wool flow coinciding with such a wet spring resulted in a bottleneck that constricted...

Photo of Henry, Gaby and their daughter Jess supplied by Anna Munro - MUSTER Photography. Written by Hine Mullany, PGG Wrightson Wool Trainee. Alistair Flett, our rep for South Canterbury and Central Otago recently took me out of the office to see an Upper Waitaki-based farming family who are...

Two senior executives from Devold of Norway were in New Zealand recently, alongside Craig Smith GM Devold NZ, to meet the growers who supply merino wool for the manufacture of their prestigious natural clothing range. Devold owner and CEO Knut Flaak and the manager of the company’s Lithuania mill...

Finding the right insurance can be daunting. For farms, where homes and livelihoods often crossover, it’s critical you have someone help you navigate through the types of cover, the options and making sure you only pay what you need to. Rural policies are normally a package deal, combining covers...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has disrupted global energy markets, generating a huge surge in energy prices; China’s economy continues to be affected by Covid with lockdowns still occurring; global shipping capacity continues to challenge market requirements; and staffing challenges are afflicting...

Edwards says he’s still up in Napier, it’s tracking 24-25 degrees after having the big wet and farmers are flat out trying to catch up on docking – commonly known as tailing in the South and getting crops into the ground. Mackay goes onto discuss the market for the strong crossbred wool being in the...

With the season for weddings upon us and Christmas looming, gifts made from our unequalled natural fibre, taking advantage of its outstanding characteristics, are selling now from the online Wool Integrity™ store - https://woolintegrity.store Products available through the site from PGG Wrightson’s...

Photo supplied by NZWCA On the fourth attempt, after the previous three were thwarted by a series of Covid lockdowns, the New Zealand Wool Classers Association (NZWCA) recently held a successful North Island Industry Day for the first time since 2019. Hosted at the PGG Wrightson Napier wool store in...

Two senior executives from Devold of Norway were in New Zealand recently, alongside Craig Smith GM Devold NZ, to meet the growers who supply merino wool for the manufacture of their prestigious natural clothing range. Devold owner and CEO Knut Flaak and the manager of the company’s Lithuania mill...

Opawa Downs, Albury, puts up 600 Simmental-Herefords to enthusiastic response Early in October 2400 hectare Albury, South Canterbury farm Opawa Downs put up 600 Simmental-Hereford cross cattle at the property’s fifth annual on-farm sale, which resulted in a full clearance. Opawa Simmentals’ owners...

An upgrade and rebuild of the Number One core machine in the PGG Wrightson Christchurch wool store is complete, with the next stage of the capital programme set to roll out in the Mosgiel store shortly. This nationwide upgrade will improve efficiency and reliability while incorporating health and...

Testing the tenacity, skill and versatility of New Zealand’s top shearing talent, the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit 2022/23 has started. Rounds one and two, in Alexandra and Waimate respectively, were completed in October, round three is hosted by the NZ Agricultural Show in...

Enjoying the challenge, and the grand country After Jack Cartridge joined PGG Wrightson in June 2021, he spent 14 months as a trainee in North and South Canterbury, graduating to the role of livestock agent in Murchison in August. Although he found the new role daunting at the start, he enjoys the...

Farming background a big help in new role Like many others who work in agriculture, Jess Davies grew up on a farm. She always knew she wanted to work in agriculture. In her case however, where she is now is 18,000 kilometres from home. Jess is from Shropshire, western England, near the border with...

PGG Wrightson talent looking to show their prowess at national auction competition Featuring ahead of this year’s NZ Agricultural Show in Christchurch in November is the 11th annual Heartland Bank Young Auctioneers Competition. PGG Wrightson dominated last year to take out the quinella when Manawatu...

Ron Schroeder receives New Zealand Deer Industry Award Ron Schroeder, PGG Wrightson Livestock’s Upper South Island Deer Specialist, was recently awarded the deer industry’s highest honour. Each year the New Zealand Deer Farmers’ Association presents its New Zealand Deer Industry Award. This year, in...

PGG Wrightson auctioneer helps raise $100,000 plus for Farmstrong PGG Wrightson is proud to be associated with the annual Norwood Charity Golf Tournament in support of Farmstrong, a golf day fund-raiser, plus dinner and auction, which this year raised $106,925 for the rural well-being charity. Kevin...