Sheep and Beef News
![Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Merino on the slopes: The Kiwi apparel company gone global
After early setbacks, a Kiwi couple have taken their Merino wool sports apparel worldwide.
![Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
![Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Farmer finds 'gnarly' paddocks improve with wool added to soil
Amanda Currie uses wool under the vines and on the paddocks of Tinwald Farm.
![Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?
Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.
![Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
![People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
!['Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - Fonterra
Dairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.
![Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Wool: Government and ram breeders told to butt out in 1934
"It is a mistake to think that only the big stations get the big prices at the sales."
![Livestock report: Shortage of cattle and sheep affecting prices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Livestock report: Shortage of cattle and sheep affecting prices
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Mid/South Canterbury Livestock Manager's market update.
!['It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimism
After Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.
![Farmer Council looking for nominations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Farmer Council looking for nominations
The council helps guide and advise Beef and Lamb NZ.
![The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Country Fast Five: Meet Greg and Dansy Coppell
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
![Opinion: Where has all the veal gone?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Opinion: Where has all the veal gone?
Opnion: I can remember seeing veal in the local butcher shop window when I was young.
![China's red meat demand falls again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
China's red meat demand falls again
The US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.
!['We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'
“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."
![The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers
'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'
![Tips on buying better rams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tips on buying better rams
Gisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.
![Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
![Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Americans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector
“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."
![Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.
!['I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
![Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'
![Beefing up farm aid in the 70s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Beefing up farm aid in the 70s
"To encourage farmers to build storage for winter feed the Government is to provide aid."
![Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sheep seminar to focus on parasite control
Beef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.
![How NZ is building an economic bridge to India](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How NZ is building an economic bridge to India
India and New Zealand are seeing good opportunities to work together.
![How exporters are pivoting amid global sustainability demands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How exporters are pivoting amid global sustainability demands
NZ exporters are now having to adapt to a new international trading environment.
![Agribusiness and Trade: ‘Expect great things from NZ food and fibre’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Agribusiness and Trade: ‘Expect great things from NZ food and fibre’
There are clear signs of momentum despite ‘pockets of challenge’ for the sector.
!['Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in China
Spring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.
![NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70s
New Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.