Livestock Special Alert 2023: Sheep
Sheep values have all fallen from the high of 2022, slipping back an average of 10.2%. Whilst values have fallen, they are still either the second or third highest that they have ever been depending on which class of sheep you are looking at. The price of sheep meat weakened from the record highs of […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Goats
Goat values have increased on average 7.8% with almost all classes of fibre and meat producing goats at record highs. The value of milking goats continues to be well down from historic highs, except for breeding bucks which are at their highest value. Female milking goats have continued their decline, down a further 3.7% this […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Deer
Deer values saw further recovery from the low values of 2021 with an average 16% increase in values for Red Deer, Wapiti, and related breeds. The market for velvet has also contributed to an increase in values and there is optimism that the lows of Covid-19 have passed and the export demand for venison continues […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Dairy Cattle
The values for Dairy this year have seen a fall in values across all female classes, but increases across all male classes. The fall in R1 heifer values can be attributed to the prohibition of live export by sea commencing from 30 April 2023. For the first time the National Average Market Value for R1 […]
Livestock Special Alert 2023: Beef
In contrast to Dairy values Beef values have increased on average 9% and are almost at record values for all classes. This is very much a tale of two halves of the 2022-23 season as exports and prices were weak in the first half of the season but have improved substantially as the season has […]
Five tech tools to digitise your farm
Apps and digital tools aren’t just for desk workers. There are plenty out there to help streamline your farming processes, saving you time and money. Xero When you’re out and about on the farm, it’s helpful to manage accounts on the move. Xero enables you to invoice and reconcile accounts on your phone and keep […]
Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s Innovation Farm Programme
Want to take your beef or lamb farm to the next level? Beef+Lamb New Zealand’s Innovation Farm Programme helps farmers identify tools and practices to unlock financial improvements. The programme brings science and farming experts together to investigate and develop new farming technology. Up to eight farmers are involved in the course at any one […]
Hit by the weather? Get some tax relief
Feeling overwhelmed about tax payments? Here are three ways Inland Revenue can help ease the pain. Get in touch with Inland Revenue or us as soon as possible – we’re here to help. Disclaimer: This blog has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms only. The blog should not be relied […]
Strategies to survive extreme weather
The right management choices can make a huge difference during and after an extreme weather event. Here are some key areas to think about: Build pasture cover Higher pasture covers provide better physical protection against pugging. Build this into the feed budget. Animal Health It is vital to keep cows healthy — especially if wet […]
Trailblazing Kiwi farmers and growers
Every year, the Ballance Farm Environment Awards celebrate farmers’ achievements, focusing on issues such as biodiversity, soil, water and waste management, and animal and plant care. Farmers across New Zealand are recognised for their hard work, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Here are three of this year’s 10 Regional Supreme winners. Super sheep farmers Steven and […]
