Displaying items by tag: sheep

Thursday, 05 May 2016 07:55

Wool needs a hard sell

The wool industry globally needs to more actively promote the fibre's attributes.

Published in General News
Monday, 02 May 2016 07:55

Wool attracts mixed support

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson reports that targeted buying saw some types well supported at the North Island auction.

Published in Markets
Thursday, 21 April 2016 11:55

What’s happening in the wool market?

This month we catch up with Rabobank commodity analyst Georgia Twomey, who is responsible for analysing developments in wool markets.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 20 April 2016 10:55

Getting it right in hogget breeding

Hogget breeding can increase the number of lambs weaned on a farm each year and increase lifetime performance, but only if done correctly.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 14 April 2016 07:55

Limit to wool bale weight

New amendments in the Industry Code of Practice have been made in relation to the maximum allowable weight of bales of greasy wool.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 April 2016 10:55

Entries open for sheep awards

Entries have opened for Beef+Lamb New Zealand's annual NZ Sheep Industry Awards.

Published in General News
Sunday, 10 April 2016 12:55

Stud insures against sudden death of sheep

Despite a tough year or two for dryland farmers in North Canterbury, Hawarden Suffolk stud breeder Penni Loffhagen is philosophical.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 08 April 2016 16:51

Farmers urged to stay safe during shearing

New Zealand sheep farmers are being urged to take care as pens fill up in wool-sheds across the country.

Published in General News
Saturday, 19 March 2016 15:55

Udderly fascinating study underway at Massey

Can we predict how long a commercial ewe will last in a flock? Does hogget mating affect longevity? And do high-performing ewes die sooner?

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 15 March 2016 16:41

Research boost for sheep milk

New Zealand's sheep milk industry is set to benefit from new research by AgResearch.

Published in General News
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