Curtain coming down on longstanding Taranaki beef stud
March dispersal sale scheduled for AngusPure partner Wairere Angus. A longstanding Taranaki beef stud is winding down, with its 19 March dispersal sale providing farmers an opportunity for some highly rated genetics. AngusPure partner Wairere Angus Stud at Meremere, near Hawera, South Taranaki was...
New cashflow tool helping South Island sheep farmers
GO-LAMB SOUTH gaining traction as farmers take advantage. South Island farmers have a new option to trade and finish lambs. PGG Wrightson’s GO-STOCK is a livestock cashflow tool where PGG Wrightson purchases trading livestock with no outlay for the farmer. A recent addition to the GO-STOCK range, GO...
Ram sale season exceeds expectations
Fall in ewe numbers emphasises focus on quality genetics. Running through November, December and January, although this year’s ram sale season reflected the falling number of ewes in the national flock, overall the sales exceeded expectations. Going into the season the number of rams offered...
Favourable conditions and abundant feed keeping livestock markets upbeat
Good grass growth keeps trading options alive for North and South Island farmers. Plenty of moisture across much of the country has kept trading options alive in most districts. Continued grass growth well into the summer is creating opportunities for North and South Island farmers, in turn...
Supply and demand factors favouring growers in post-Christmas wool market
Post-Christmas prices at auction for all crossbred wool types have lifted. Supply and demand factors are playing into a scenario that favours growers: supply coming forward for sale is lower than anticipated, while manufacturers in China have increased demand, further stimulating the wool market...
Large charitable Hawke’s Bay farming enterprise partners with PGG Wrightson
A charitable trust that has recently modernised and is one of the largest farming entities in Hawke’s Bay has elected to undertake all its wool business through PGG Wrightson. Established in 1977, the Joan Fernie Charitable Trust (JFCT) owns three substantial Hawke’s Bay rural properties...
Hammer comes down on 50 year career
For PGG Wrightson South Island wool manager Rob Cochrane 50 years in the stock and station industry has flashed by. On 3 December 1973, aged 18 and fresh out of Christchurch Boys’ High School, Rob started work at Dalgety NZ Ltd, Christchurch. “I was the mail boy: sorting mail, licking stamps...
Wool Report: Positive trends in wool market highlight industry optimism
In a recent interview with Rowena Duncan from The Country, Grant Edwards, the General Manager for PGG Wrightson Wool, shared positive insights into the current state of the wool market. The discussion covered the market's performance at the beginning of the new year, strong competition among wool...
Wool increasingly the natural choice in US
Article written by Annette Scott for Farmers Weekly . New research shows fibre is gaining in popularity, and for more uses than clothing and carpets. New Zealand strong wool is on the rise as it resonates with discerning Americans. New research shows United States consumers are falling in love with...
Property report: Rural market positive, despite sheep and beef woes
Rural real estate momentum remains varies across the sectors, during the busy summer period on-farm. General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold, told The Country’s Jamie Mackay that interest in the dairy industry was now at higher levels than those seen in the past few years. “We’re...
Livestock report: NZ deer industry doing well despite global disruption
Despite a turbulent global situation, New Zealand’s deer market is holding its own and remaining profitable, National Deer and Velvet Manager for PGG Wrightson, Tony Cochrane says. In December, China left the industry in limbo when it announced it would stop accepting frozen velvet imports bound for...
Coastal Bay of Plenty subdivision capitalising on economic and recreational assets
A new beachside subdivision set to make the most of the immense potential Ōpōtiki has to offer goes on sale at an auction during Waitangi weekend. Andrew Fowler, of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Tauranga, is marketing Waiotahe Dunes with colleague Phil Goldsmith. Just north of Ōpōtiki, the 22 sections...
Unveiling the Biodegradable Superpowers of Wool
In Maniototo, a primary school science experiment has been quietly evolving over the past five years, showcasing the profound sustainability credentials of wool. Spearheaded by PGG Wrightson Central Otago wool representative Graeme Bell, this experiment, at St John's School in Ranfurly, has become a...
Supporting IHC Calf & Rural Scheme for Over Four Decades
In a testament to the power of long-standing partnerships, PGG Wrightson proudly continues its unwavering support for the IHC Calf & Rural Scheme, a collaboration that has spanned over four decades. Recently renewing their sponsorship commitment until 2026. Since its inception in 1982, the IHC Calf...
Wool Report: Wrapping Up the Wool Market in 2023
As the year comes to a close, Rowena Duncum from The Country caught up with Grant Edwards, the General Manager of Wool at PGG Wrightson, to discuss the latest updates in the wool market and offer insights for the upcoming break. Strong Finish to 2023 Wool Sales Grant Edwards began by sharing...
Property Report: 2023 a tough year for rural real estate
There’s no denying 2023 has been a challenging year for the rural real estate market. General manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Peter Newbold told The Country’s Jamie Mackay it was one of the toughest he had seen “for many years”. “There’s just been so many different things that have been...
Livestock report: The ups and downs of Southland grass growth
The grass is lush and plentiful in Southland but that can bring both good and bad news, says PGG Wrightson’s livestock manager for the region, Andrew Martin. Feed-wise things were looking great, Martin told The County’s Jamie Mackay. “We’re probably as good as we’ve been for many a year.” Even...
Academy Award Winners 2023
The PGW Academy, established in 2006, focuses on developing talent within the company. Since its inception, more than 310 employees have completed the programme and have proceeded to enrich PGW, our clients’ businesses, and the wider agricultural and horticultural industries. As part of the...