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Last week lamb prices remained stable with most at $4.30-4.40/kg (gross). Lamb space has still been pretty jammed up but there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel now.
The weekly New Zealand cattle kill continues to run at just over 80,000 head. This is 33% above average for this time of year and is also higher than usual peak kill levels.
One of the smallest yardings of store cattle that Wellsford has offered was up today, with just 59 in total.
With Easter looming and calves taking precedence over older cattle with calf sales kicking into gear, numbers were lighter last week.
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the way New Zealanders have rallied to help drought-affected communities, but challenging times still remain ahead.
More than 150 soil scientists from around 30 countries will meet in Queenstown in April to discuss the ins and outs of testing soil.
New Zealand's famous free range cook, Annabel Langbein, has become an 'ambassador' for New Zealand bees.
The Commerce Commission is seeking more information from farmers tied up with interest rate swaps.
Fonterra has announced a half-year net profit of $459 million, a 33% increase over the previous year.
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Fonterra has lifted its 2012-13 forecast payout to $6.12/kgMS.
NEW HOLLAND has won the Tractor of the Year 2013 award in the Best of Specialised category with the T4060F.
FINE weather and a jam-packed schedule pulled record crowds to the 2013 Northland Field Days this year, say organisers.
MID CANTERBURY Vintage Machinery Club’s 30th anniversary event, Wheat & Wheels, next month, is shaping up large.
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