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The Weekly Livestock Report
How will genetics feed the world?
The Weekly Livestock report: Velvet prices firm but venison easing; dairy prices rise in US$; lamb prices fall in NZ$; beef prices are flat
17th Jan 13, 3:51pm
by Tony Chaston
The Weekly Livestock report: Velvet prices firm but venison easing; dairy prices rise in US$; lamb prices fall in NZ$; beef prices are flat
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future; dairy volumes ahead by 6%
10th Jan 13, 3:21pm
by Tony Chaston
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future; dairy volumes ahead by 6%
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future.
31st Dec 12, 3:37pm
by Tony Chaston
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The Weekly Livestock Report: Early sire stag sales show deer farmers investing for the future.
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
28th Nov 12, 12:16pm
by Tony Chaston
The Weekly Livestock Report: Early price reductions in lamb, cull ewes and wool point to a tough season for sheep farmers
AgResearch study shows oral cattle drench is the most effective. Do we need more independant evaluations for farming products?
22nd Nov 12, 3:53pm
by Tony Chaston
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AgResearch study shows oral cattle drench is the most effective. Do we need more independant evaluations for farming products?
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
21st Nov 12, 12:26pm
by Tony Chaston
Falling lamb schedules reflect the new market reality; Wool momentum stalls; Pasture growth slows
Lamb prices fall as processors react to last years unprofitable pricing and the reluctance of European customers to pay more
14th Nov 12, 4:25pm
by Tony Chaston
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Lamb prices fall as processors react to last years unprofitable pricing and the reluctance of European customers to pay more
The Weekly Livestock Report
'Grand' career but concerns for the future
Graham Carr has built a big deer farm with a small award-winning environmental footprint
31st Oct 12, 3:54pm
by Tony Chaston
Graham Carr has built a big deer farm with a small award-winning environmental footprint
The Weekly Livestock Report
Will crossbred wool producers invest in their products future? Is there a sustainable market-led strategy for strong wools?
25th Oct 12, 2:21pm
by Tony Chaston
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Will crossbred wool producers invest in their products future? Is there a sustainable market-led strategy for strong wools?
'Financial Delinquincey' fortells failure for farms
"Future of sheep farming not flash"
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
17th Oct 12, 1:44pm
by Tony Chaston
Heavy rain drenched many areas as wild weather swept up the country and delayed the spring pasture peak
Unlocking the potential of the perfect sheep
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How meat farmers can lift returns
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Cavalier still pushing their merger and rationalisation plan despite new offer appearing for WSI from Lemprieve
20th Sep 12, 11:28am
by Tony Chaston
Cavalier still pushing their merger and rationalisation plan despite new offer appearing for WSI from Lemprieve
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
19th Sep 12, 1:13pm
by Tony Chaston
A fall in profits coming for sheep farms, says Beef+Lamb NZ; but some regions have 'best August ever'
Massey University to help with extended trials to get an elite flock that can produce quality lambs out-of-season
18th Sep 12, 5:01pm
by Tony Chaston
Massey University to help with extended trials to get an elite flock that can produce quality lambs out-of-season