Displaying items by tag: auction

Wednesday, 09 March 2016 07:55

Heavy metal hits Mystery Creek

A recent unreserved auction held by specialists Ritchie Bros saw around 320 lots of plant and heavy machinery sold at Mystery Creek Event Centre near Hamilton.

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 03 June 2015 08:48

Dairy prices continue to fall

The Global Dairy Auction suffered its sixth successive fall last night with the average price index dropping 4.3% to US $2,412/MT.

Published in General News
Friday, 29 May 2015 10:02

Mixed results for wool

Continued shipping pressure for China kept finer crossbreds firm at the latest wool auction however coarse wools eased as volumes available increased, says Paul Steel of NZWSI.

Published in Markets
Wednesday, 27 May 2015 11:08

One man’s trash is another’s treasure

The May 31 traditional end of the dairying season and June 1 as the start of the next one has always been called Gypsy Day, when 50:50 sharemilkers or contract and lower order milkers move to new and often bigger jobs milking more cows as they follow a path to farm ownership.

Published in Management
Friday, 08 May 2015 16:00

Wool prices bounce

A weaker New Zealand dollar, limited wool volumes and renewed client interest, combined to lift local prices across the board says NZWSI general manager, John Dawson.

Published in Markets
Wednesday, 06 May 2015 08:06

Dairy prices slip again

Last night's Global Dairy Trade auction saw the average price index fall for the fourth consecutive time, dropping 3.5% to US$2,515.

Published in Markets
Friday, 27 March 2015 09:56

Strong dollar softens wool prices

Most types of wool eased this week because of the strengthening NZ dollar and completed shipping requirements, says NZ Wool Services International Ltd’s marketing executive, Paul Steel.

Published in General News
Thursday, 22 January 2015 15:59

Wool prices stronger at North Island sale

The North Island sale saw prices lift on the back of a weaker New Zealand dollar and steady off-shore interest, NZ Wool Services International Ltd's marketing executive, Paul Steel, reports.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 11 November 2014 00:00

Mixed-bag dairy auction – economist

LAST WEEK’S dairy auction result was a mixed bag for farmers, says ASB economist Nathan Penny.

 He notes that prices fell in all categories except whole milk powder, which rose 1.6% compared to the previous auction.

Published in General News
Thursday, 02 October 2014 15:18

Wool prices up more than expected

THE NORTH Island sale saw wool prices continue their upward trend, New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd's general manager, John Dawson reports.

Published in General News
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