Producers meet Aus at every turn offshore
Beef and lamb exports are running up against the same challenge.
Calves are golden again as market adjusts
After a hiatus of a few years, some beef rearers are back in the game this season, soaking up the healthy margins.
Other markets taking up the China slack
Beef and lamb average export values are on the rise, bringing some good news to the farmgate.
Wool sticks to its knitting, quietly improves
Market begins to feel a bit more normal as production and sales get the fibre moving.
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.
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.
Easy to muster enthusiasm for this Shepherdess do
Sara Hilhorst feels renewed and refreshed after an event designed for rural NZ women.
Venison returns buck up deer outlook
Deer sector still somewhat subdued, but venison emerged from pandemic in better shape than other red meats.
Mutton stressed as lamb thanks to Aus export surge
Sheepmeat supplies reaching the global market from that quarter are putting pressure on export value.
Could wool woes be washing away at last?
It’s early days, but pricing and demand have been lifting at wool auctions, mainly due to real improvement in wool quality.