Displaying items by tag: sheep
Better ram genes do pay off
A North Island trial comparing the value of lambs sired by low versus high genetic merit rams validates that using genetic data does pay off.
PGP aims for stronger wool returns
A significant lift in strong wool prices is the main aim of a newly announced industry and Government-backed research project.
NZ sheep milking prowess on display
A conferance on NZ sheep milking is being held next month at Massey University, and it's already attracting participants from around the world.
Lack of cohesion costing sheep farmers
Federated Farmers meat and fibre chair Rick Powdrell is calling for action to be taken to address issues in the marketing of Kiwi lamb overseas.
Alliance suppliers’ to be docked
Just when sheep farmers thought their meat returns could not get any worse some Alliance Group suppliers are about to find out they can.
Teeth grinding wears farmers down
A combination of unusual conditions has bothered sheep farmers Hamish and Alastair Craw on their Banks Peninsula farm, Longridge Agriculture Ltd, for 10 years, says Ravensdown.
Shearing’s white knight
Plan to head off FE
Farmers are being encouraged to consider the risk of facial eczema (FE) in the coming months as weather conditions point to a 'bad' season with dry conditions looming.
Bounce for wool cheque
A combination of factors have given wool cheques a lift and helped to balance sheep farmers' incomes, says Kaikoura wool producer and industry representative Derrick Millton.