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.
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.
Dairy-beef weaner profits on the moo-ve
Returns on calves are above and beyond expectations.
Waikura Station’s on-farm sale a success
‘Really well-bred coastal lambs, bright and healthy’ meet a lot of interest.
On-farm lamb sales get South Island hopping
A good growing season brought a bigger supply of lambs, and they drew the crowds to farms on the mainland.