Livestock Special Alert 2025
Inland Revenue have recently announced this year’s livestock Herd Scheme Values and we think this is a great opportunity to update you on the latest movements. The Herd Scheme Values are the National Average Market Values as determined by a process involving a review of the livestock market as at 30 April. Consider your livestock […]
Livestock Special Alert 2025 – Goats
Goat values aside from breeding bucks declined by 12.5% on average for the 2025 year. Challenges continue to exist for the milking goat industry as demand is matched against supply and the significant costs associated with establishing on farm infrastructure. Disclaimer: This blog has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms […]
Livestock Special Alert 2024: Goats
Goat values are a mixed bag with female values increasing and male values decreasing on average 17.8% and -16.8% respectively. The value of milking goats continues to decline with female milking goats down in value a further 27%. After increasing in value last year to all-time highs, breeding buck values are down 32%. Structural changes […]
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 […]
