Displaying items by tag: sheep

Interest in dairy sheep is slowly but surely rising in New Zealand, claims real estate company Bayleys.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 10:55

UK sheep farmers fear FTAs with NZ and Australia

Britain's National Sheep Association is alarmed at Australia proposing a free trade deal with the UK effective when it leaves the European Union.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 September 2016 10:55

Luxury garments from ‘stroppy’ sheep

Exclusive collections of fabrics and knitwear now being launched in the UK trace back to a very small but stroppy sheep farmed in the South Island and parts of Australia.

Published in General News
Monday, 12 September 2016 13:20

Sheep milking easier than cows

Milking sheep is much easier and simpler than cows, but it takes much more dedication and attention, says John Ryrie, sheep dairy manager at Spring Sheep Milk.

Published in General News
Monday, 12 September 2016 06:55

Take a watching brief before milking sheep

It's not the time yet for farmers to start getting into dairy sheep, but those interested need to keep a “watching brief” on the Government's new Primary Growth Partnership programme.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 23:55

‘Turbo-charger’ for sheep milk sector

The dairy sheep industry in New Zealand will be "turbo-charged" by a new $31.39 million Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), the Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, claims.

Published in General News
Friday, 29 July 2016 14:23

South Island wool bounces

Despite a strengthening NZ dollar, the varied selection at this week's South Island auction attracted strong support.

Published in Markets
Friday, 22 July 2016 14:36

Wool market steady

The North Island wool auction received revived support this week with an improved 81% of the 5700 bales selling.

Published in Markets

Three of New Zealand's leading independent wool brokers seek to reassure growers that the disappointing sale last week is likely to be a blip due to a perfect storm of events.

Published in General News
Friday, 15 July 2016 07:55

Mixed market shows some bright spots

The more varied offering at this weeks' South Island auction saw targeted buying with better demand for the longer wools.

Published in Markets
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