Farmer's Patch

Farmer's Patch

Put the jug on and enjoy a few quiet moments with these interesting bits and pieces from rural New Zealand.

News & Updates

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29 October 2026
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Settled spring and sustained demand buoy livestock markets

Weather conditions and red meat prices set farmers up well for the start of the summer with markets in all categories holding firm throughout the country Spring weather in most of the North Island has provided plenty of feed, putting stock in excellent condition, and setting farmers up well for the...

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29 October 2026
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Premium Suftex and Perendale genetics on sale nationwide

On farm ram sale at Te Anau Basin sheep stud Mararoa Downs offers survivability and fattening capability, heading to bidr with helmsman auction format A Te Anau Basin sheep stud that has worked hard to develop its premium offering of Suftex and Perendale genetics is set to raise standards to a new...

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29 October 2026
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Taranaki commercial herd attracts pedigree stock prices

Farmers from upper Waikato to Invercargill step up to pay top dollar for high producing genetics at dispersal sale of in milk cows A recent dispersal sale of a commercial herd of Taranaki Friesians, attracting prices consistent with pedigree stock, underlines the current strength of the dairy sector...

Video or image
29 October 2026
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Settled spring and sustained demand buoy livestock markets

Weather conditions and red meat prices set farmers up well for the start of the summer with markets in all categories holding firm throughout the country Spring weather in most of the North Island has provided plenty of feed, putting stock in excellent condition, and setting farmers up well for the...

Video or image
29 October 2026
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Premium Suftex and Perendale genetics on sale nationwide

On farm ram sale at Te Anau Basin sheep stud Mararoa Downs offers survivability and fattening capability, heading to bidr with helmsman auction format A Te Anau Basin sheep stud that has worked hard to develop its premium offering of Suftex and Perendale genetics is set to raise standards to a new...

Video or image
29 October 2026
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Taranaki commercial herd attracts pedigree stock prices

Farmers from upper Waikato to Invercargill step up to pay top dollar for high producing genetics at dispersal sale of in milk cows A recent dispersal sale of a commercial herd of Taranaki Friesians, attracting prices consistent with pedigree stock, underlines the current strength of the dairy sector...

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