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This is a reminder that all may not be what it seems, and the thief may not be the guy with the mask. The following is based on a true story. A farming family were concerned that triple combination resistant worms were causing problems on their high-performing lowland sheep property, with different...

Scanning, which usually occurs at about 80 to 90 days post ram introduction, is often the last opportunity to assess your ewe flock body condition. Make the most of it so you have time to influence outcomes heading into lambing. We know that the optimum Body Condition Score (BCS) of 3.0 to 3.5 at...

The Country's Jamie Mackay and our General Manager Peter Newbold talk through their monthly overview of the rural real estate market.

The Country's Jamie Mackay spoke to PGG Wrightson's GM for Wool Grant Edwards after his recent trip to China. Edwards mentioned how his personal trip was an eye-opener to the advancements China has in terms of technology and infrastructure. Mackay highlighted that the wool market is on the way up...

Anna Thomas talks to PGG Wrightson Livestock Sales Manager, Matt Macfie in the latest Livestock Update. This week’s interview focuses on the health and safety within the company and the wider industry, the current state of m bovis and an update on livestock trading platform bidr®.

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...