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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool season finishes with plenty of unsold stock but breeding ewes scanned with twins sell for over $200/hd
4th Jul 17, 3:56pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool season finishes with plenty of unsold stock but breeding ewes scanned with twins sell for over $200/hd
The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
28th Jun 17, 1:07pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Environmental plans may hinder future dairy expansion as managers look for other ways to increase production
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Competition strong for winter prime stock as deer sector heralds success in developing new markets and product lines
27th Jun 17, 12:07pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Competition strong for winter prime stock as deer sector heralds success in developing new markets and product lines
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milk auction falls for the first time since March but analysts still optimistic about next year
21st Jun 17, 2:35pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Milk auction falls for the first time since March but analysts still optimistic about next year
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: More big passings at wool sale but South Island local trade beef closes in on $6/kg cwt
20th Jun 17, 2:35pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: More big passings at wool sale but South Island local trade beef closes in on $6/kg cwt
The Weekly Dairy Report: Very cold conditions test feed volumes in the south
14th Jun 17, 3:00pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Very cold conditions test feed volumes in the south
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
13th Jun 17, 1:37pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
The Weekly Dairy Report: Supplements short up north as pasture growth rates lag behind last year
7th Jun 17, 2:00pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Supplements short up north as pasture growth rates lag behind last year
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Some areas are now very wet as winter starts as all product prices except wool remain at good rates
6th Jun 17, 4:55pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Some areas are now very wet as winter starts as all product prices except wool remain at good rates
The Weekly Dairy Report: Most now dried off and enter the winter period chasing BCS calving goals and viewing the new year with optimism
31st May 17, 11:24am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Most now dried off and enter the winter period chasing BCS calving goals and viewing the new year with optimism
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Strong demand for all products except wool, as winter starts with satisfactory feed levels
30th May 17, 2:38pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Strong demand for all products except wool, as winter starts with satisfactory feed levels
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra surprises with a more optimistic forecast for next year and a strong one for this
24th May 17, 2:06pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fonterra surprises with a more optimistic forecast for next year and a strong one for this
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter rotations start in wet conditions up north and another processing plant closes
23rd May 17, 4:19pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter rotations start in wet conditions up north and another processing plant closes
IRD 2017 average market livestock prices show increasing value this year: Dairy cattle and deer lead the way
22nd May 17, 3:56pm
IRD 2017 average market livestock prices show increasing value this year: Dairy cattle and deer lead the way
The Weekly Dairy Report: Five increases in a row at auction sets next years forecast up for an increase
17th May 17, 3:29pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Five increases in a row at auction sets next years forecast up for an increase
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb schedules keep on rising as does demand for in calf beef heifers and cows
16th May 17, 2:47pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb schedules keep on rising as does demand for in calf beef heifers and cows
The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry off draws near with the dairy regions reporting a big variability in yearly production success
10th May 17, 2:26pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Dry off draws near with the dairy regions reporting a big variability in yearly production success
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dairy cow processing in full swing as weaned beef calf market finishes a record season
9th May 17, 4:08pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dairy cow processing in full swing as weaned beef calf market finishes a record season
The Weekly Dairy Report: Another positive auction and forecast for next year sets up the sector for a profitable period ahead
3rd May 17, 11:20am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Another positive auction and forecast for next year sets up the sector for a profitable period ahead
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb schedules keep rising while the venison industry uses low production period to diversify markets and grow all year chilled demand
2nd May 17, 2:21pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb schedules keep rising while the venison industry uses low production period to diversify markets and grow all year chilled demand
The Weekly Dairy Report: Feed budgets get a hasty review in the wet North as price prospects firm for next season
26th Apr 17, 12:36pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Feed budgets get a hasty review in the wet North as price prospects firm for next season
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: The autumn roars for stags and deer and cattle breeders, as prices for young stock reach record levels
24th Apr 17, 5:09pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: The autumn roars for stags and deer and cattle breeders, as prices for young stock reach record levels
The Weekly Dairy Report: Very wet condition for some regions in the North Island could limit autumn milk flows
19th Apr 17, 2:49pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Very wet condition for some regions in the North Island could limit autumn milk flows
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Store lamb and calf prices surge as feed conditions rule
18th Apr 17, 5:09pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Store lamb and calf prices surge as feed conditions rule
The Weekly Dairy Report: Surplus rain and negative publicity dominate the week
12th Apr 17, 1:54pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Surplus rain and negative publicity dominate the week