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Catch up on the latest market commentary from around the country in the April 2019 issue of the PGG Wrightson Livestock Market Update. South Island Sheep & Beef Calf sales have been the main focus in the South Island as the bulk of calves are sold throughout April. To date, pricing has been $150 -...

The 2019 Young Farmer of the Year competition is New Zealand's Ultimate Rural Challenge inspiring excellence, showcasing innovation and growing human capabilities. The East Coast regional final, held on 13 April 2019, saw eight finalists tackle a series of gruelling modules at Pukemiro Station in...

With Gypsy Day looming, trade in dairy livestock is into the business end of the season. According to PGG Wrightson National Dairy Sales Manager Jamie Cunninghame, as the season rolls on vendor and purchaser expectations are drawing closer together, which means deals are becoming more frequent....

Mark Leishman talks to PGW Livestock GM, Peter Moore in the latest Livestock Update. This week’s interview focuses on the strong market for store lambs, the feed conditions for Autumn, Brexit and the upcoming launch for Bidr. Market Prices Recent store stock sales around the country are seeing the...

There is always a lot to think about at weaning. Working through the below checklist may help ensure the essentials get done. Calves should have been given a 5-in-1 vaccine at calf marking, but as this was more than six weeks ago the vaccination programme needs to be completed. Vaccinate at weaning...

For Jeremy Bennett of Benlee Farms Ltd just west of Matamata, maize silage is an essential part of their farming system. Maize silage de-risks their pasture based system providing them with a consistent quantity of feed to support their high stocking rate. Jeremy and Lucy Bennett in partnership with...

PGG Wrightson Technical Field Representative, Mark Jones, is a big fan of Pallaton Raphno®, as he has seen first-hand the results it can provide for his customers. Mark says the drought tolerance aspect of Pallaton and its ability to recover quickly suits Dannevirke, where Mark is based, which can...

With an aim to achieve quality winter feed for grazing, now is the time to get on top of grass grub and porina. In some regions, unseasonably wet and humid conditions in December have created excess feed and resulting thatch, providing near perfect conditions for pests such as grass grub and porina...

The Country's Jamie Mackay is joined by PGG Wrightson's South Island wool procurement manager Rob Cochrane to discuss the New Zealand wool market this week. Mackay acknowledges that the wool market has gone nowhere since November, Cochrane agrees stating that the market has maintained a sideways...

Listen to the latest PGG Wrightson Livestock Update on Country TV’s – The Daily Report. Mark Leishman talks to Jamie Cunningham - PGG Wrightson’s new National Dairy Sales Manager. Interview courtesy of Country TV

PGG Wrightson Wool were pleased to hand over the keys to the Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle to Paerata Abraham, the winner of the PGG Wrightson National Shearing Circuit. Paerata took possession of the vehicle on Friday, 23rd March at a formal handover at the PGG Wrightson Rural Supplies Store in...

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region and has the variable soils and enviable climate that see it recognised as one of the premium wine regions of the world. For decades, the region has continued to increase wine production and in recognition of this ongoing growth PGG Wrightson...

Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its highly productive plains and hill country. An outstanding example of a highly successful pastoral farm in this region is the Williams family’s Otupae Station and Longacre Farm – a large-scale sheep and beef farming operation. Otupae Station has been in the Williams...

Many employees transfer their skills across business units as they progress through their career. The path that Livestock Upper South Island Dairy Manager Barry Fox has taken is one example of the career opportunities that PGG Wrightson (PGW) offers. Barry joined the company* in 2000 initially...

Mark Leishman talks to PGW Livestock GM, Peter Moore in the latest Livestock Update. This week’s interview focuses on a slight drop in calf and weaner sale prices, two new members of the PGW Livestock Leadership Team and the upcoming activity across the country. Market Prices With the weather having...

The secret to establishing long lasting pastures is straight forward: don’t cut corners. If you follow some easy steps, your chance of success increases. Break the cycle Avoid going from perennial grass straight to another perennial grass. It is always good to break the cycle, ideally with another...

Internal parasite challenge is likely to be at a seasonal peak in autumn. The major impact is the parasite larvae reducing the appetite of sheep as soon as they are ingested, in turn leading to reduced growth rates. This is a problem when you are targeting minimum body weights and body condition for...

Generally positive market and climatic conditions have stimulated the South Island’s sheep and beef trade. PGG Wrightson South Island Livestock Manager Shane Gerken said this season’s ewe and lamb sales have had pleasing results. “Pasture production early in the summer and excellent meat company...