5th Oct 20, 5:13pm
The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
29th Jul 20, 9:25am
Guy Trafford welcomes the new focus on encouraging employment in the agricultural sector, but he finds very mixed signals especially from Government agencies, and is a sector starting this new search with some major handicaps
Guy Trafford welcomes the new focus on encouraging employment in the agricultural sector, but he finds very mixed signals especially from Government agencies, and is a sector starting this new search with some major handicaps
14th Mar 19, 8:40am
Although students still come in good numbers, Lincoln University has lost its way, rejected by AgResearch, as management lapses pile up
Although students still come in good numbers, Lincoln University has lost its way, rejected by AgResearch, as management lapses pile up
22nd Aug 18, 10:19am
Guy Trafford looks at what the future might hold for Lincoln University, and how consumer perceptions might change feedlot operations
Guy Trafford looks at what the future might hold for Lincoln University, and how consumer perceptions might change feedlot operations
4th May 18, 9:33am
Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had
Sharon Forbes warns of the risks corporates expose themselves to when they alter the basis of products away from the assumptions consumers have historically had
29th Aug 17, 2:43pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Analysts suggest beef's strong run may be over but spring feed supply could influence local markets
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Analysts suggest beef's strong run may be over but spring feed supply could influence local markets
18th Jul 17, 11:05am
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: More wet weather and cold conditions forecast as winter proper tests supplementary feed reserves
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: More wet weather and cold conditions forecast as winter proper tests supplementary feed reserves
4th Jul 17, 3:56pm
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 Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool season finishes with plenty of unsold stock but breeding ewes scanned with twins sell for over $200/hd
13th Jun 17, 1:37pm
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Hogget competition dominated by the South Island, top flock a line of merino hoggets from Ranfurly
13th Dec 16, 3:58pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers running with weaning, drafting, dagging, shearing, and feed conservation all before Christmas
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Farmers running with weaning, drafting, dagging, shearing, and feed conservation all before Christmas
22nd Nov 16, 3:35pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Feed everywhere now but profitable trading options are few
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Feed everywhere now but profitable trading options are few
30th Aug 16, 8:39pm
Nick Smith sets out the Government's "comprehensive plan for improving New Zealand’s management of freshwater"
Nick Smith sets out the Government's "comprehensive plan for improving New Zealand’s management of freshwater"
22nd Jun 16, 2:02pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fieldays dairy visitors show new resolve to survive under lower payout as the country enjoys a milder winter so far
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fieldays dairy visitors show new resolve to survive under lower payout as the country enjoys a milder winter so far
29th Mar 16, 3:14pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Hopefully lamb prices have bottomed as now wool has gone off the boil, and cull cow prices plummet on over supply and easing US demand
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Hopefully lamb prices have bottomed as now wool has gone off the boil, and cull cow prices plummet on over supply and easing US demand
17th Feb 16, 12:11pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Confidence falls and nervousness builds, as the milk market refuses to turn
The Weekly Dairy Report: Confidence falls and nervousness builds, as the milk market refuses to turn
26th Oct 15, 8:37pm
Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food
Keith Woodford says New Zealand businesses must act together to get the huge potential benefits from online marketing of food
15th Oct 15, 5:05am
Keith Woodford has a close look at on-farm strategy, tactics, and the Lincoln dairy farm
Keith Woodford has a close look at on-farm strategy, tactics, and the Lincoln dairy farm
2nd Jul 15, 11:39am
The Weekly Dairy Report: The market delivers another low blow at auction
The Weekly Dairy Report: The market delivers another low blow at auction
29th Jun 15, 9:23am
Lincoln University leadership in turmoil as Andy West quits. Annual report overdue
Lincoln University leadership in turmoil as Andy West quits. Annual report overdue
24th Jun 15, 9:39am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Cold weather tests feed budgets as some predict dairy price bottom is close
The Weekly Dairy Report: Cold weather tests feed budgets as some predict dairy price bottom is close
3rd Jun 15, 11:34am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Positive reports from Deer Industry initiatives for both venison and velvet
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Positive reports from Deer Industry initiatives for both venison and velvet
9th May 15, 9:44am
Lincoln first New Zealand university to commit to a set price, provided student completes the whole program in the minimum time
Lincoln first New Zealand university to commit to a set price, provided student completes the whole program in the minimum time
23rd Apr 15, 3:13pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: The dairy market falls further and cashflows are predicted to move rapidly into the red
The Weekly Dairy Report: The dairy market falls further and cashflows are predicted to move rapidly into the red
21st Mar 15, 8:03am
The next stage of productivity improvement may well come from applying tech and smart IT to farming; Lincoln adds a specialised course
The next stage of productivity improvement may well come from applying tech and smart IT to farming; Lincoln adds a specialised course
10th Mar 15, 12:35pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Autumn rains helpful as processors report lamb prices have bottomed
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Autumn rains helpful as processors report lamb prices have bottomed