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Two of New Zealand’s leading wool companies, Wools of New Zealand and PGG Wrightson (PGW), are exploring possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations. Entering into discussions to consider sharing logistics where appropriate is in response to the over-capacity across New...

PGW Wool is committed to supporting New Zealand growers with the expertise, services and innovation needed to meet a changing market. And part of that commitment - and to strengthen the link between procurement and export while planning for the future - a new Wool Export Account Manager role has...

It’s time to say ‘farewell Fletty’. After 56 years in the wool industry, Alistair Flett, affectionately known to everyone as Fletty, is hanging up his hat. And his retirement marks the end of a remarkable era for New Zealand wool, one defined not only by deep technical knowledge and hard work, but...

Behind every golf swing, raffle ticket, and BBQ burger at the recent Worm Burners tournament at the Taumaruanui Golf Club was a bigger purpose - to help families when they need it most. What began as an idea to replicate the old ‘stockies cockies days’ once held at the Ohura Golf Club has grown into...

The global rise of Padel (a sport invented in Mexico that combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton), along with the continuing growth of traditional tennis, means the strong, clean wool that New Zealand is well known for is in hot demand. Used to make the felt that covers tennis balls, it’s...

In the heart of Taranaki in 1881, 26-year-old Newton King established what would become one of New Zealand’s most respected stock and station agencies. Notably, it was his entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and sense of community trust that laid the foundation for a business that would thrive for over...

Jason Leslie, PGW Technical Expert – Animal Health (R), Charlotte Westwood Veterinary Nutritionist at PGG Wrightson Seeds (L), and Alice Hutchinson, Nutrition Technician at PGG Wrightson Seeds (C), collect faecal egg count samples from lambs at Kimihia, PGG Wrightson Seeds, near Lincoln, Canterbury...

When Ngāi Tukairangi Trust grew its horticultural footprint into Turanganui-a-Kiwa | Poverty Bay in 2022 by acquiring two orchards, it not only added some 36 hectares of premium Gold kiwifruit, persimmons, and mandarins to its operation, but also expanded its wealth of local knowledge. Bruce van...

It’s been a busy week at the Inglewood saleyards, with strong prices and solid demand across all categories, according to PGG Wrightson Taranaki Area Livestock Manager and Auctioneer Andrew Gibson. Speaking to The Country’s Hamish McKay from the yards — with a background chorus of cattle and...

Frederick Gonnerman Dalgety was born in Canada to a Scottish family with a strong military tradition. At 16 years old, he emigrated to Sydney, Australia, where sheep farming was increasingly viewed as prosperous business. In the years prior to Frederick’s arrival, wool exports to England had already...

Hawke’s Bay Hereford achieved New Zealand yearling record, while Bay of Plenty stud sends bulls nationwide. Two recent yearling bull sales left vendors and purchasers smiling, none with wider grins than the buyer and seller of a Hawke’s Bay Hereford bull that achieved a New Zealand record of $29,500...

From last season’s lambs to beef and dairy beef feeder calves, plus dairy cows and heifers – all types and all breeds selling well. Supply and demand factors ensured values across all livestock types remained solid through September. As always, weather conditions influenced decisions. Fewer than...

From turning his rugby talent into a visa to see the world, to learning his craft back at home base in his Wairarapa heartland. When Rihi Brown graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) in 2012, the opportunity arose to play rugby overseas. A talented open side...

Exceptional clearances and doubling values as yearlings continue momentum set by record breaking two-year-old bull sales. This year’s yearling bull sales are following the trends of the record breaking two-year-old bull sales that went so well early in the winter. Most of the North Island yearling...

Fairs start in Waikato in mid-October, set to run through Christmas and into January. Regular fairs in Waikato from mid-October will signal the start of the dairy beef weaner season, which will also commence in Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Manawatu by the end of the month. With so many livestock...

The celebration of South Canterbury’s 30th annual Rollesby Valley Lamb Sale in Burke’s Pass, also marked the 30th anniversary of dedicated, continuous support from PGW Livestock Representative, Bruce Dunbar. Bruce’s commitment to this event and the local community is the culmination of his passion...

The New Zealand strong wool market received a major boost this week, with the South Island Strong Wool Indicator lifting 46 cents and a 98% clearance at auction. For growers, it was a welcome shift after years of tough conditions, and the auction room buzzed with energy as buyers competed fiercely...

PGG Wrightson is proud to continue its partnership with Land Search and Rescue New Zealand (LandSAR), renewing our sponsorship for another three years. Since first partnering in March 2021, we’ve seen firsthand the impact LandSAR has on communities across the country. With many of our team members...