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Shearers Sir David Fagan and son Jack Fagan appeared on the AM Show.

Canterbury shearer aims for trans-Tasman world shearing records
Alliance recently appointed Karen Morris as Smithfield plant manager, the co-operative's second female plant manager and a long-time employee of the company.

Alliance Group invests $1.2 million in Timaru meat plant
Watch: Tim Brown talks to The Project about the success of All Birds, and the future of New Zealand wool.

All Birds shoes co-founder excited about future for New Zealand wool

Watch: Richardson said shearing sports should be recognised.

Mark Richardson calls for sheep shearing to be included in Halberg Awards

It's bad news for chicken and lamb chop lovers.

Meat and poultry drives July food prices up

A shortage of workers is a major issue for New Zealand's rural sector.

South Canterbury school highlights the importance of food production
David Baines was announced as the winner at a gala event in Auckland.

Industry accolade for Canterbury meat heavyweight
Thomas Macdonald from Spring Sheep Co spoke to Rural Exchange recently about the growth in the sheep milk market.

Milestone for NZ sheep milk producer
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) which is sweeping through the Asian pork industry is having a positive spinoff for New Zealand beef and sheep farmers.

'An outstanding result': Value of annual meat exports climbs
It was a winning day for the NZ team in Wales.

New Zealand shearers win annual Wales test series
Listen: PGG Wrightson auctioneer Ross McKee talks to Magic Talk's Rural Today about the recording breaking sale.

Farm dog sold for more than $10,000, sets new record
Central Otago farmers Andrew and Tracy Paterson have supplied the SILERE programme since its launch.

NZ lamb showcased by UK's leading online supermarket
The release of the pink sheep are a tradition at the music festival.

Baa-baric?: Pink sheep outrage animal welfare groups
Cow cuddling is said to have positive mental health benefits.

Cow cuddling craze hits the US
Watch: The process of making meat patties for McDonald's.

How a small NZ town is keeping McDonald's in beef patties
Sheep shearing police officer, Blair Duffy spoke to Rural Exchange recently.

Success for New Zealand shearers in Wales
Beef and Sheep

In search of New Zealand's best farm: Palliser Ridge
David Buick is replace Cam Ferguson in the team.

Wairarapa farmer answers call for NZ shearing team
A recent overhaul of animal welfare regulations, covers everything from stock transport, horse castrations, and the treatment of farm dogs.

Northland farmer banned from owning cattle, fined $5,000 for animal welfare offences

WOODSTOCK, VERMONT, UNITED STATES - 2015/10/15: Cows feeding on hay. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Train hits cattle in Hawke's Bay, 57 animals dead
Beef and Sheep

Police appeal for information after Clutha sheep killings
Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears.

New Zealand treble at World Shearing Championships
Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears.

New Zealand woolhandler wins 'All Nations' title

Rowland Smith becomes a blur pitched in battle with Scots hope Gavin Mutch.

Kiwi shearers dominate first round in quest for world title

Heading dog Jack fetched the highest price in the 63 year history of the sale.

Farm dog sells for $10,000, sets new record at annual sale
Wath: Women shearers in New Zealand was the subject of the movie, She Shears.

Disappointment for Kiwis on the opening day of world shearing champs
Updated Watch: Blair Duffy talks to Rural Exchange about his sheep-shearing skills.

'Behind Baaaas': Country cop helps out in shearing shed
Sheep Dyke Warden is need to help contain the island's unique seaweed-eating sheep.

Do you like sheep and are good at building stone walls?
Watch: Allbirds co-founder Tim Brown on The AM Show.

Wool-ovation competition launched to find the next big idea for wool
The Government announced a package aimed at helping farmers recover from the M bovis outbreak.

Vet who discovered M bovis in New Zealand scoops top industry award
Watch: Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears.

New training courses launched for shearing industry
African Swine Flu has been spreading across Asia.

African swine fever outbreak boosts NZ beef and lamb
Farmers want tougher laws on roaming dogs after continued attacks on stock.

Worried Hawke's Bay farmers meet with local mayor over dog attacks on stock
There have been multiple attacks on stock in Hawke's Bay.

Attacks on lambs prompt petition to beef up dog control laws

Six sheep were attacked and killed near Hastings, and another 28 were found dead on other nearby properties in the first series of attacks this month.

'One of the saddest days': Farmer's emotional post after dog attacks on stock

Poncho has blown all past contenders out of the water to claim the record for largest horn spread on a steer ever.

Meet Poncho and his world-record humongous horns

Listen: Beef &Lamb NZ's Sam McIvor talks to Rural Today's Dominic George.

Meat industry group responds to James Cameron's criticism
A conditional ban on the live export of cattle is one of several options being considered as part of a review of the trade in live animals.

Government considering putting a ban on cattle exports

Listen: Shane Ratima talks to Rural Exchange about his shearing company and his life in Hunterville.

NZ shearing company forced to look overseas for workers
While meat exports are booming, red meat consumption in New Zealand is declining

Alliance plant improvements to create 35 new jobs in Hawke's Bay
Watch: Laura Ryan explains why she set up the Meat Business Women group in the UK.

Women's meat industry group launched to attract more females

Listen: Philippa Wright talks about her Queen's Birthday award, and the future of the wool industry.

'It feels so gratifying': Wool industry campaigner recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The King Whanau, winners of the the Ahuwhenua Trophy, Te Puni Kōkiri Excellence in Māori Farming Award.

Gisborne couple named top Māori sheep and beef farmers
Sheep

'Stolen' Gore sheep never left farm - police
Researchers observe sheep taking part in the study.

Why these sheep have been fitted with nappies
China, which produces half of the world's pork, has culled more than 200 million diseased pigs, leaving a major gap in the market.

Exports to China top $15 billion as appetite for meat grows
Livestock rustling costs the rural sector an estimated $120 million annually.

Stolen Southland sheep 'could be anywhere from Bluff to Kaitaia'
Sheep.

Hundreds of sheep stolen in Southland robbery
Thomas Macdonald from Spring Sheep Co spoke to Rural Exchange recently about the growth in the sheep milk market.

Call for more farmers as global demand for sheep milk soars
Watch: Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears.

First sheep shearing collective signed in 24 years