Sheep
Down to earth: the benefits of biological farming
The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been… Audio
Down to earth: the benefits of biological farming
The cornerstone of soil consultant Rob Flynn's philosophy is that agriculture is a biological system, not a chemical system. One of his clients is North Canterbury farmer Russell Rudd, who has been…
AudioHandmade Sheep Cheese
Kirsty Silvester and her husband, Dave Chapman, hand-make pecorino, feta, halloumi and ricotta sheep cheese. Their small family business Wild Bush Cheese is based in Woodville in the Manawatu. Kirsty… Audio
Sheep breeding pioneer wins award
An 87-year-old retired sheep breeder has won an award for his contribution to the sheep industry.
Blade of Glory
Young Geraldine shearer Allan Oldfield has had a successful season in the northern hemisphere with several blade shearing wins at agricultural shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Audio
Blade of Glory
Young Geraldine shearer Allan Oldfield has had a successful season in the northern hemisphere with several blade shearing wins at agricultural shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
AudioSilver Fern Farms blames Ashburton plant closure on lack of sheep
The CEO of Silver Fern Farms, Dean Hamilton, says the decision follows a continued decline in regional sheep numbers. Video, Audio
Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed… Audio
Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed…
AudioWoolly fugitive caught after weeks on the lam
A rambunctious wild ram is finally "behind baaaars" after alarming motorists on Dunedin's northern motorway by jumping out at cars.
Ramming it home
Tim and Sue Anderson have run Mt Guardian Perendales on their farm at Conway Flat since the mid '60s. Their son Woody is keen to take over the stud when his parents retire. Audio
Ramming it home
Tim and Sue Anderson have run Mt Guardian Perendales on their farm at Conway Flat since the mid '60s. Their son Woody is keen to take over the stud when his parents retire.
AudioLet's Shake On It
Rob and Lydia Armstrong's house at Conway Flat was badly damaged by last November's earthquake. The sheep and beef farmers hope to start rebuilding as soon as the insurance paperwork is signed off. Audio, Gallery
Let's Shake On It
Rob and Lydia Armstrong's house at Conway Flat was badly damaged by last November's earthquake. The sheep and beef farmers hope to start rebuilding as soon as the insurance paperwork is signed off.
AudioAustralian Fire and Flood
ABC rural news editor Brett Worthington fills us in on how farmers in New South Wales are getting on after days of temperatures in the high 30's .. the hottest day up to 47 degrees. Fires have ravaged… Audio
Australian Fire and Flood
ABC rural news editor Brett Worthington fills us in on how farmers in New South Wales are getting on after days of temperatures in the high 30's .. the hottest day up to 47 degrees. Fires have ravaged…
AudioNZ's sheep numbers shorn
There are now fewer than six sheep per person in New Zealand, largely due to a rise in dairy farming.
Wool Woes
Returns for wool have taken a dive. Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre spokeserson Rick Powdrell says the demand from Chinese buyers has dropped right off and returns following the Brexit vote have… Audio
Wool Woes
Returns for wool have taken a dive. Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre spokeserson Rick Powdrell says the demand from Chinese buyers has dropped right off and returns following the Brexit vote have…
AudioNZ's ongoing sheep export saga continues with Saudi deal
Analysis -The Saudi sheep deal is not the first chapter in New Zealand's on-again, off-again relationship with live sheep exports to the Middle East, writes Kim Griggs.
