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

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.

Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden says his company plans to set up a second sheep milking farm on one of their properties near Taupo.

NZ Wool Services International's North Island offering of 5400 bales received strong support with 99% selling, chief executive John Dawson says.

The sheep production research team at Massey University is busy this spring doing lots of studies on Massey University's agricultural experiment stations.

Tender export lamb chops and delicious sheep milk gelato were on the menu in Wellington last week.

Wool prices eased for most types again this week for the North Island, says NZ Wool Services International marketing executive, Malcolm Ching.

Roger Tweeds runs 2300 Romney ewes and 200 hoggets on his 300ha farm near Lawrence, Central Otago.

John McFadzean has farmed in Wairarapa all his life and is a staunch supporter of the Southdown as a terminal sire.

Southdown breeder Chris Medlicott says farmers too often focus on the price per lamb instead of the return on kilograms of dry matter eaten.