Southdown Sheep Society, NZ

Country News

• Why New Zealand exporters need not fear China's focus on growing domestic food security
  In recent years China's shifted to focus on growing its domestic food production, creating competition for New Zealand exporters. […]
• Country Life: Wool to yarn without leaving the farm
  Taking the wool off the sheep's back and turning it into yarn within a few paces of the shearing shed has been a dream come true for hill country […]
• Country Life: Nuffield scholar see's bright future for natural fibre
  Sheep farmers are being encouraged to lean into their sustainability efforts and find programmes suited to their existing data capture, as the industr […]
• Country artists and enthusiasts hit Gore for Tussock Country ute muster
  Muddy red bands, music and mullets abounded at the Tussock Country ute muster. […]
• New survey seeks to fill 'knowledge gap' in rural women's wellbeing
  Academics say there's little research into the wellbeing needs of rural and farming women. […]
• North Island wool fetches highest price in three decades at Napier auction
  Higher demand for wool is being driven by several factors, including the conflict in Iran. […]
• Farmers feeling positive despite cost concerns: Rabobank
  Sheep and beef farmers were the most positive and horticulturalists the most negative, the survey found. […]
• Global Dairy Trade auction prices fall again
  Prices slipped as ample product availability and ongoing milk production growth keeps pricing under pressure. […]
• 'Outstandingly good' South Island bull sells for record $168k
  The star bull stood out for its impressive size and quiet temperament, but there are a few more big sales looming on the sales calendar. […]
• Indian agribusinesses look to benefit from NZ innovations
  New Zealand's largest annual agricultural showcase, Fieldays, has attracted significant attention from visiting agri-tech leaders. […]
• Forest Stewardship Council wants to reduce worker risks in erodible, 'non-certified' forests
  The proposals to mitigate health and safety risks are chipping away at forest owners' and saw mills' confidence. […]