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North Otago catalogue of international calibre cows set to raise the bar once again. A Trans-Tasman sale of world-class dairy cows is shaping to reach new heights. North Otago dairy genetics enthusiast Busybrook Holsteins has gradually built a unique offering of international calibre cows, alongside...

Healthy beef schedules and widespread feed abundance dictating positive mood and excellent demand. As weaner and calf sales dominate livestock agendas in the North and South Islands respectively, prices are riding the highs of strong beef schedules and abundant feed. In the North Island weaners are...

Genetics team working hard behind the scenes to co-ordinate sales throughout the country in what promises to be a bumper season. This year’s bull sale season, starting in May, is set to be a big one. Bull sales represent one of the busiest times of the year for the PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics...

Large Lee Stream and Hindon, Otago offering attracts buyers from across lower South Island, with Mid Canterbury arable farmers to the fore. In mid-March four Outram, Otago stations offered approximately 21,000 lambs combined for a series of back-to-back on-farm sales. Silverpeaks Station, Monterey...

Bringing enthusiasm and unique experience to a new role. Lisa Nolan became the newest member of the PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics team in late January. Appointed to the role covering Otago and South Westland, Lisa succeeds Callum McDonald after his recent promotion to National Genetics Manager...

Buyers welcome bidr introduction at Frankton and Tuakau sales – online option set for introduction at more saleyards in spring. Autumn feeder calf sales at the Frankton and Tuakau Saleyards have started well, with plenty of interest in the calves coming through, and strong motivation to make the...

Recognising the impact of the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme in rural communities through Pink Week. For more than four decades, the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme has been making a meaningful difference in rural communities across New Zealand; made possible thanks to the ongoing support of farmers and the wider...

After a sustained period of growth, the wool market has eased slightly in recent weeks, reflecting wider global uncertainty and a more cautious tone among buyers. Speaking with Jamie Mackay from The Country, Rachel Shearer from PGG Wrightson Wool said the shift has been evident across both North and...

New Zealand’s weather may be playing ball for the primary sectors, but global storms are brewing, signalling challenges ahead for the rural property market. This is according to Peter Newbold, PGG Wrightson’s General Manager, Real Estate and Livestock. Newbold told The Country’s Jamie Mackay that...

Strong wool prices continue to hold steady, with encouraging signs emerging across both the market and grower sentiment. Speaking with Jamie Mackay from The Country at the Wānaka A&P Show, Rachel Shearer, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Wool said recent auction results reflect a market that has...

The field days for the Ahuwhenua Trophy, Excellence in Māori Horticulture are coming up soon. It's a great chance to see three outstanding growers in action and hear their stories firsthand. About the Ahuwhenua Trophy The Ahuwhenua Trophy has recognised excellence in Māori farming since 1932. The...

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...