Livestock
Checking in on farming conditions in the Chathams
Lamb and weaner calf numbers are mounting on the islands as farmers itch to get a chance at mainland markets before the winter slowdown, though thankfully feed is not a problem.
Top cows climb into the $20,000s
Waikato auction of high-producing Holsteins does the girls proud.
Atmospheric river couldn’t dampen Whataroa calf sale
After a week’s delay, day finds stock in magnificent form.
Stream of calves moves north to buyers
As the dry bit hard, South Island vendors found support and keen buyers across the strait for their crop of calves.
Ongoing dry saps some juice from follow-up sale
Wellsford mounts supplementary event to capitalise on excellent March results.
Stock but no stalls as Christchurch A&P show cuts back
New Zealand Agricultural Show postpones 2024 public event after three tough years.
Australian heifer makes $63,000 in NZ sale
World-leading genetics in catalogue of cattle from both sides of the Tasman.
Southlander leads Beef Shorthorns
Anita Erskine becomes second woman to fill position in history of the association.
Record in-calf rates for dairy farmers
Reproduction improvements could create $130.7m in extra milk revenue.
Confirming the benefits of cow wearables
Add vets to the Halter fan base for the system’s efficiencies and effect on animal welfare.
On-farm success between the lakes
Longfords Estate in Rotorua hosts its second annual on-farm sale.
Now it’s farmers on hook for GDEx millions
Change of legal advice sends liquidators haring after individual producers after failed cattle shipment.
Are store lambs still good buying?
A lack of feed has meant the demand for store lambs is almost non-existent, but bargains remain for those who can carry stock through winter.
Cows, cows and more cows at Temuka
Increase in cow volumes coincides with the annual beef calf sales, making for a busy week.
Back in the black as weaner fairs hit the east coast
Top stations muster enough calves to warrant firing up the Wairoa yards.
Strong trends for first weaner fairs
A thriving grass market has translated into brisk trading at the first of the fairs, though the swift arrival of the dry may test this demand.
Taupō sale a hit for central plateau
Opportunity for a cow and cattle sale in this space years in the making.
Ōngarue yards holding on, 107 years later
Ruapehu district’s community-owned facility not yet gone the way of so many NZ yards.
An autumn market, but not as we know it
There’s a split in South Island cattle fortunes – the top half grinding to a halt as the dry bites, but good returns on flourishing pasture in Southland.
On-farm sales come to Taihape
Having tried it out, Ohinewairua Station puts on-farm selling on the roster.
Top Angus genetics feature in dispersal sales
Long-established North Island studs Atahua and Wairere bringing heifers, cows and calves to market.
Liquidator wants GDEx millions back
Agents baulk as live export fiasco takes an expensive turn.
Reduced yarding at Dannevirke yields strong results
Demand did its bit on a day when the supply side battled plentiful pastures and the popularity of on-farm sales.
Stock options widen as financing market grows
Hugh Stringleman compares offers in a market where farmers are increasingly turning to specialised finance to fund livestock trades.
Big finish for Canty circuit as Sheffield delivers
Last of the annual ewe fairs for the region chalks up strong returns.
Pressure on processors as stock flow slows
Farmers holding back lambs to take advantage of lush pastures.
Dairy-beef weaner profits on the moo-ve
Returns on calves are above and beyond expectations.
Temuka tops up spirits
Sellers happy with prices reached at breeding ewe fair.
Brisk bidding as dry bites on-farm lamb sales
Gallery does its bit after high country sales brought forward.
Sweet story for 14-year-old dairy newbie
Supreme Junior Champ keeps it all in the family at NZ Dairy Event in Feilding.
Holsteins hold up the trophies at Dairy Event
Supreme awards at Feilding show dominated by breed.
Temuka 2-tooth take ‘a sign of the times’
Fine animals but somewhat restrained bidding give a snapshot of the industry, say stalwarts.
Quality the focus of stag sale season
Clearance rates high with three animals selling for $100,000 or more.
LIC to reveal semen report next month
Investigation will set out what went wrong when farmers were sent poor quality semen straws.
Gore sale heralds the rise of the $100,000 stag
Brock Deer of Gore sells two prize deer above the magic 100k mark.
Top ram prices at Gore hold steady
Dannevirke’s Hautere fetches day’s best fetch of $13,500.
Good grass bolsters condition and demand
With plenty of positivity around, top quality cattle were rewarded with premiums in the year’s first sales.
Waikura Station’s on-farm sale a success
‘Really well-bred coastal lambs, bright and healthy’ meet a lot of interest.
Exporters eye August for live trade reboot
Lobby group urges farmers to make their voice heard in countering ‘ill-informed conceptions’.
Golden calves reward rearers’ efforts
Record prices paid this spring after rules changed and fewer calves were offered.
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