Episode 53 – A national and international look at the sheep industry and where it’s heading

With the start of the new year, more signs are appearing for the direction the sheep industry is going. The majority of these signs are positive and are pointing towards an exciting year for the industry. In this episode, hear from the South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken about how prices have looked over the summer break and what they’re shifting towards. We also hear from a young up and coming sheep breeder, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey about what he plans to do as part of a new generation of sheep breeders. Hank Vogler, a sheep farmer based in Nevada, U.S.A, gives his insight on what lamb in the US is looking like and how this might affect New Zealand.

Guests include:

1. Shane Gerken, South Island Livestock Manager, PGG Wrightson
2. Jasper Hewlett-Coffey, Sheep Breeder, Te Kapaha Farm, PH: 021 707 733
3. Hank Vogler, Nevada Based Sheep Farmer

Hosts:

1. Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide
2. Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media

South Island Livestock Manager for PGG Wrightson, Shane Gerken discusses how events late last year have currently influenced where prices are and how they will continue to affect for the next part of this year.

Sheep Breeder from Tekapaha Farm, Jasper Hewlett-Coffey discusses how raising his studs as a young sheep breeder is going and the help he has from those in the industry.

Nevada based sheep farmer Hank Vogler discusses the similarities and differences between the sheep industry in the US and New Zealand and what needs to happen next for the industry worldwide.