Displaying items by tag: sheep

Monday, 14 December 2015 17:55

Women’s business course continues

The Agri-Women's Development Trust business programme for sheep and beef farming women has been confirmed for 2016 with funding from the Red Meat Profit Partnership.

Published in General News
Friday, 04 December 2015 13:46

Wool generally steady

A versatile and stylish South Island selection on offer this week saw most types well supported, despite a slightly firmer NZ dollar, says NZ Wool Services International's chief executive John Dawson.

Published in General News
Friday, 04 December 2015 12:40

Prices under par, despite low lamb crop

While the lowest lamb crop in 60 years should support prices, the market is being swamped by other factors at present, says the ASB in its weekly commodities report.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 December 2015 11:59

New hope for strong wool?

Wools of NZ (WNZ) hopes to determine by March next year the commercial viability of new technologies for improved whiteness and dyeing of strong wool, says chief executive Rosstan Mazey.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 December 2015 11:47

Lamb crop at 60-year low

Beef + Lamb NZ estimates 23.9 million lambs were tailed this spring – the smallest lamb crop since 1953.

Published in General News
Monday, 30 November 2015 13:50

Milking sheep numbers increasing

Rising interest in dairy sheep is about to be matched by the availability of milking ewes thanks to 15-year-old frozen embryos.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 November 2015 10:58

Texel Poll Dorset Cross wins Mint Lamb

Andrew Sidey took out the 2015 Mint Lamb Competition at the Canterbury A&P Show.

Published in General News
Sunday, 22 November 2015 12:00

Young stud breeder’s success story

At just 24 years of age Corey Prouting is making a name as a Southdown stud sheep breeder. While his operation is relatively small he is following in the family tradition as a breeder of excellent terminal sires.

Published in Management
Saturday, 21 November 2015 16:00

Unlocking the feeding secrets of sheep

A unique trial is underway to understand more about the intricacies of sheep feeding.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 19 November 2015 15:52

Wool finally on the up

New Zealand Wool Services International's chief executive John Dawson says a slightly easier NZ dollar and limited wool volumes combined with steadier enquiry, saw most categories well supported.

Published in Markets
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