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The Weekly Dairy Report: Managers surprisingly upbeat amid tough global dairy market conditions as northern farms get ready for early calving
29th Jun 16, 11:28am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Managers surprisingly upbeat amid tough global dairy market conditions as northern farms get ready for early calving
The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Brexit and the Shanghai Mayling deal will both be significant influences for the future of meat and wool
28th Jun 16, 4:25pm
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The Sheep, Deer and Cattle Report: Brexit and the Shanghai Mayling deal will both be significant influences for the future of meat and wool
The Weekly Dairy Report: Fieldays dairy visitors show new resolve to survive under lower payout as the country enjoys a milder winter so far
22nd Jun 16, 2:02pm
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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 Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry conditions in the east have some farmers nervous whether there will be enough feed in the spring
21st Jun 16, 11:35am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry conditions in the east have some farmers nervous whether there will be enough feed in the spring
The Weekly Dairy Report: Irrigated wells at risk in Canterbury as the nations yearly milk flow falls by 1.7%
15th Jun 16, 2:51pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Irrigated wells at risk in Canterbury as the nations yearly milk flow falls by 1.7%
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Currency concerns affects product pricing but sire bull sales reflect strong optimism for beef
14th Jun 16, 12:08pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Currency concerns affects product pricing but sire bull sales reflect strong optimism for beef
The Weekly Dairy Report: Winter arrives to take stock, rebuild condition on the cows and lift pasture covers, and prepare for another tough season financially
8th Jun 16, 12:11pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Winter arrives to take stock, rebuild condition on the cows and lift pasture covers, and prepare for another tough season financially
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter stock prices heat up as Alliance trims it's costs and debt in readiness for the future
7th Jun 16, 2:17pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter stock prices heat up as Alliance trims it's costs and debt in readiness for the future
The Weekly Dairy Report: The Milk auction moves upward again but most agree it will be a long slow haul
3rd Jun 16, 1:34pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The Milk auction moves upward again but most agree it will be a long slow haul
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Schedules move higher again as early NI scan results worry vets after eczema outbreak
31st May 16, 12:05pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Schedules move higher again as early NI scan results worry vets after eczema outbreak
The Weekly Dairy Report: Most pleased this season is over and wait nervously for the starting price for 2016/17
25th May 16, 1:31pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Most pleased this season is over and wait nervously for the starting price for 2016/17
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Good lifts for most products this week as rain and snow arrive in the south
24th May 16, 1:20pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Good lifts for most products this week as rain and snow arrive in the south
The Weekly Dairy Report: Another lift at the milk auction and early rebate payments are helping keep the sector afloat through difficult times
18th May 16, 1:42pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Another lift at the milk auction and early rebate payments are helping keep the sector afloat through difficult times
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter schedule lifts start but sheep numbers keep falling as profitability fails to inspire
17th May 16, 12:10pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Winter schedule lifts start but sheep numbers keep falling as profitability fails to inspire
The Weekly Dairy Report: The Reserve Bank notes good support of dairy farmers by the banks, but warns land values could fall further unless things improve
11th May 16, 11:42am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The Reserve Bank notes good support of dairy farmers by the banks, but warns land values could fall further unless things improve
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb numbers sure to be down next year after a difficult autumn and sheep market
10th May 16, 1:25pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Lamb numbers sure to be down next year after a difficult autumn and sheep market
The Weekly Dairy Report: The auction reveals the market is still bumping along the bottom as early cows are now being dried off
4th May 16, 9:38am
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The Weekly Dairy Report: The auction reveals the market is still bumping along the bottom as early cows are now being dried off
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry, dry, dry in many eastern areas as some SFF shareholders refuse to accept the Chinese deal
3rd May 16, 11:01am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Dry, dry, dry in many eastern areas as some SFF shareholders refuse to accept the Chinese deal
The Weekly Dairy Report: Late El Nino lowers autumn growth as some dry off early
27th Apr 16, 12:58pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Late El Nino lowers autumn growth as some dry off early
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool back to last years prices but hopes of Chinese chilled meat access is welcome news for sheep farmers
26th Apr 16, 3:05pm
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Wool back to last years prices but hopes of Chinese chilled meat access is welcome news for sheep farmers
The Weekly Dairy Report: Good lift by WMP at auction but most agree farmers will have to wait another year for any significant upturn
20th Apr 16, 1:49pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Good lift by WMP at auction but most agree farmers will have to wait another year for any significant upturn
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Surge in store lamb values as calf prices stay high amid optimism for beef prospects
19th Apr 16, 11:10am
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The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Surge in store lamb values as calf prices stay high amid optimism for beef prospects
The Weekly Dairy Report: A biosecurity alert and a slow turn around predicted due to big European milk supply
13th Apr 16, 2:14pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: A biosecurity alert and a slow turn around predicted due to big European milk supply
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Calf prices good for breeders but are they ahead of the market?
12th Apr 16, 3:12pm
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Calf prices good for breeders but are they ahead of the market?
The Weekly Dairy Report: Analysts suggest the milk auction is bouncing along the bottom
6th Apr 16, 2:15pm
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The Weekly Dairy Report: Analysts suggest the milk auction is bouncing along the bottom