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Co-operation stands to benefit both sectors Several largely unrelated factors could work well together to meet the different needs of two separate farming sectors as the service bull season approaches. Land use change from farming to forestry has reduced the national beef herd in recent years...

In an unprecedented move to strengthen their bond with New Zealand wool growers and with PGGW Wool, one of the world's leading outdoor clothing producers, Devold , proudly organised an exclusive 11-day European tour for 17 New Zealand merino wool growers. The tour was aimed at giving these dedicated...

Top quality well-prepared crossbred fleeces continue to command substantial market premiums. Global demand is driving values for these types to levels not recorded since December 2016, with the premium on the best presented wool up to $1 greasy above poorer quality, less well prepared wools...

Ege Carpets , a Danish company, has established itself as a world-leading manufacturer of high-end commercial carpets, renowned for its cutting-edge carpet printing technology. Being one of our Wool Integrity brand partners means a commitment to sustainability and a long-standing partnership with...

Let’s face it everyone is hurting now with the increase in costs. And for a wool grower the increase in shearing and wool handling costs have been astronomical over the last few years! Attracting and retaining good staff is also an issue that is not exclusive to shearing contractors, but when you...

The bull season is drawing to a close and it has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, according to National Genetics Manager for PGG Wrightson, Callum Stewart. In the beginning, it was tough and it didn’t seem as though it was going to get any better, Stewart told The Country’s Rowena Duncum. “We...

Here at PGG Wrightson Wool, we recognise the importance of wool and its relevance to the future. We have paired up with The Campaign for Wool to create an educational initiative called Wool in Schools . Through this initiative, mobile "Wool Sheds" travel across New Zealand, visiting primary and...

We recently had the opportunity to host the Agri Ventures team at our Christchurch Wool Store, and what a morning it was! This dynamic group of year 12 students, hailing from different parts of the country, embarked on an adventure to discover the wonders of the wool industry, explore career...

If you appreciate the unmatched beauty and unparalleled quality of New Zealand wool, then you're in for a treat! We in collaboration with PGG Wrightson and Hyundai Country Calendar, are excited to announce a remarkable opportunity for wool enthusiasts. As a testament to our shared commitment to...

Here at PGG Wrightson Wool, we take great pride in celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of our clients when it comes to utilising New Zealand wool. One such inspiring story is that of Hayden and Anastasia Tristram, who have discovered a remarkable new way to harness the incredible potential of...

We're proud to get behind Safer Farms' new industry-wide campaign to reduce injuries and fatalities on farm. Launched on 29 June, the campaign draws a line in the sand, and calls on the agricultural sector to gain a deeper understanding of different forms of harm, redesign farming systems to prevent...

Jamie Mackay from The Country recently had his regular chat with Grant Edwards from PGG Wrightson Wool to dig deep on the state of the wool market. Jamie touched on prices being paid for wool - and whether there were signs for optimism. Grant said prices for the best types of wool are looking up as...

PGG Wrightson's CEO, Stephen Guerin was at Fieldays and caught up Jamie Mackay from The Country to shed light on the profound impact of the company's continued support of the IHC Calf and Rural scheme. The discussion centred around the significance of this partnership to PGG Wrightson and our...

Quality is still in demand, though sale catalogues trimmed We are now well into this year’s bull sale season as 130 studs nationwide put their best two-year-old bulls forward at auction, private sales and paddock selections. Based on the number of sheep and beef farms going to forestry recently...

Feed rich conditions support solid values Good quality, well-bred sheep and cattle are selling at solid values across all North Island regions where, despite some colder snaps and higher than average rainfall through some regions, feed rich conditions predominate. Indicators for sheep and beef...

Favourable conditions lift demand for cattle and sheep An exceptional autumn across the South Island has the country looking superb and farmers seeking to make the most of generous feed reserves. Such favourable conditions have resulted in a big lift in demand for cattle and sheep, both on paddock...

Options available with potential dairy sector cashflow restriction A sizeable proportion of those in the dairy sector go through immense upheaval on Moving Day, and this year was no different with large numbers of workers, farmers and sharemilkers having to plan, shift and settle in before, on and...

Growth of online platform points way forward for buyer-seller engagement With bidr now operating weekly at 10 saleyards across the country, and becoming more of a focal point in livestock sales, buyers and sellers are finding more sophisticated ways to take advantage of the online livestock sales...