Farmer's Patch

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4 July 2024
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock
Market Commentary

Tangihau Angus bull sale breaks records

Renowned Tāirawhiti stud celebrates 75 years of breeding with the top price for a bull at a New Zealand on farm sale. Before the weather intervened, the East Coast bull sales week at the end of June featured a big sale at Tangihau Angus. Celebrating 75 years of breeding Angus cattle at the station...

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4 July 2024
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Staff Profile - Matt Crawford - Hunterville handover

‘Straight up, hardworking guy’ Matt Crawford taking over as Paul Peterson ends a 40-year career, including as local livestock rep since 1991. This month marks the beginning of a new era in Hunterville. At the end of June, having recently celebrated 40 years with the company, Paul Peterson retired as...

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4 July 2024
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Over the Farm Gate
Livestock
Market Commentary

Improved venison contracts support strong on-farm sale of red deer hinds

Endorsement for Melior Venison, Fairlie, whose focus on genetics and how their hinds perform finds favour with a strong, wide and varied gallery. This year’s minimum price venison contracts, up on last year by around 40 cents, have confirmed stability in the deer market, as indicated by results at...

Video or image
4 July 2024
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock
Market Commentary

Tangihau Angus bull sale breaks records

Renowned Tāirawhiti stud celebrates 75 years of breeding with the top price for a bull at a New Zealand on farm sale. Before the weather intervened, the East Coast bull sales week at the end of June featured a big sale at Tangihau Angus. Celebrating 75 years of breeding Angus cattle at the station...

Video or image
4 July 2024
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock

Staff Profile - Matt Crawford - Hunterville handover

‘Straight up, hardworking guy’ Matt Crawford taking over as Paul Peterson ends a 40-year career, including as local livestock rep since 1991. This month marks the beginning of a new era in Hunterville. At the end of June, having recently celebrated 40 years with the company, Paul Peterson retired as...

Video or image
4 July 2024
Categories
Over the Farm Gate
Livestock
Market Commentary

Improved venison contracts support strong on-farm sale of red deer hinds

Endorsement for Melior Venison, Fairlie, whose focus on genetics and how their hinds perform finds favour with a strong, wide and varied gallery. This year’s minimum price venison contracts, up on last year by around 40 cents, have confirmed stability in the deer market, as indicated by results at...

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