Business
Internet options boost saleyards
Online options for buying and selling stock are experiencing greater uptake as it provides an extra tool, complementing more traditional methods of trading livestock. Rebecca Greaves reports.
What is wool’s future in NZ?
Dorian Garrick scopes the range of options for wool off the typical New Zealand sheep farm.
Reflective farming regenerates
Canterbury’s Inverary Station has scrutinised its beef and sheep business with outstanding results. Sandra Taylor paid a visit to find out more.
Wool’s colour and future is bright
After a lifetime working with strong-wool sheep, Dan and Barbara Ramsden are moving on from the family’s farms. Terry Brosnahan reports. Photos supplied by Ravensdown.
Growing the business
As a young fellow growing up on a farm at Eketahuna, Ben Morrison had his own flock of sheep. The opportunity for him and his wife, Vibeke, to buy Motu-nui Rams Romney stud from Jason Le Grove this year represents the culmination of a life-long interest in breeding sheep for Ben. By Rebecca Greaves, Photos Brad Hanson.
