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Beef and Sheep
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

Jo Waugh ( centre )and huntaway Guy, with Steph Tweed and Rebecca Baynes who also featured in the top seven.

History made as woman wins at South Island sheep dog trials
Listen: A NZ Agricultural Climate Change Conference looked at the issues facing farmers.

'Deeply concerned': Sheep and beef sector reacts to climate change plan
A major overhaul of animal welfare regulations was announced last year - covering everything from stock transport, horse castrations, and the treatment of farm dogs.

'Totally unacceptable': Taihape farmer prosecuted over mistreatment of sheep
Listen: Dominic George talks to Rick Orr about the South Island Sheepdog Championships.

Vying for top dog: South Island sheepdog champs underway
The bulls were destined for slaughter at a Mt Wellington meat processing plant.

Bulls escape Auckland abattoir, shot by police
Watch: The outbreak of M bovis has seen donations to the popular charity scheme tumble.

M bovis outbreak hits IHC charity scheme in the pocket
Lou Brown shore 497 merino ewes in eight hours.

Kiwi-born shearer shatters world merino record
Watch: Martin Bella explains his views on extreme vegan activism .

Watch: Aussie farmer's unusual analogy to explain vegan activist movement
Watch: Ryan Bridge talks to Sam Brown about his sheep milk vodka.

'Typically New Zealand': Whangamata man launches sheep milk vodka

A Canterbury woman is using her grief to educate others about farm safety.

Farmer fined after worker left with broken skull
Watch: Joey the 'unicorn sheep' is turning heads in South Australia.

'I thought it might have been a joke to start with': Meet Joey, the unicorn sheep

The mower comes with a 'rear automatic fertilizer.'

'Inquiries are flocking in': Sheep advertised as ride on lawn mower on Trade Me
LISTEN: Beef and Lamb's Nick Beeby talked to Dominic George from Rural Today about the campaign.

New red meat campaign targets 'conscious foodies'
LISTEN: Andrew Hoggard talks to Rural Today's Dominic George about the rise of veganism.

'Grasping at cliches': Federated Farmers reacts to vegan study
Simon and Trudy Hales spoke to Rural Exchange about their farm and what it means to win the award.

Young farming couple applauded for farm sustainability

How a meat-free world could affect Kiwis, the agriculture sector

Rise of veganism threatens NZ dairy and meat industry, says report
The company said December 2018 was the worst December result in the last 10 years.

Weak sheep meat market dents meat co-op Silver Ferns profit
Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears

Waipawa shearer secures last remaining place in NZ team for France
New Zealand researchers are looking at whether red meat is actually good for your heart.

Lamb exports climb to record levels
Watch: John Hart explains why he handed his semi-automatic in to police.

Kiwi farmer who surrendered semi-automatic after Christchurch terror attack gains global attention
WATCH: The AM Show hosts give their verdict on sheep milk.

Watch: AM Show hosts taste test sheep milk
Women in the shearing industry was the subject of the film She Shears.

Rural Games shearing win has former world champ back on track for NZ team
Emily Welch also starred in the movie about women shearers 'She Shears'

History made at Golden Shears with first women's event
Watch: A recent movie focused on five women in the shearing industry.

Golden Shears underway in Masterton

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders have been taking their own lives.

Meat co-op launches workplace initiative to raise awareness of suicide
The New Zealand shearing industry was recently profiled in the movie 'She Shears'.

Last Golden Shears qualifying event called off
Watch: Miles Anderson explains what's behind a call for the stock industry to be regulated.

Rogue stock agents' behaviour shocks radio host
Watch: Rural Exchange host Hamish McKay talks to Duncan Garner about how he was affected by a farm accident.

Man seriously injured after bull attack
There has been an amazing response from farmers to help those affected by the Nelson fire.

Tasman fire: Hay convoy en-route to Nelson farmers
Farmers were frustrated at not being able to get through the cordons to check livestock.

Tasman fire: Farmers counting the cost of the blaze
Watch: The story of Jay Wilde is up for a Bafta Award.

UK farmer saves his cows from slaughter, turns vegan
Watch: The Project looked at how animals have been affected by the Nelson fires.

Tasman fire: Worry grows over fate of pets and livestock
Meat company Alliance Group is also trying to create a premium market for hogget.

Boost for Alliance farmers
The hot weather is making life uncomfortable for people and animals.

Authorities renew animal safety reminder as heatwave continues
A group of cows were recently let loose on Auckland's northern motorway after a truck crash.

Wandering stock pose road safety risk
Tinder dry conditions in some areas have already seen a warning from the Fire Service.

Heat stress danger for stock as temperatures soar
The movie 'She Shears' provided an insight into the shearing industry in New Zealand.

Blade shearing legend dies
Watch: Sheep tackles a swing bridge on the popular Kapiti Coast track.

Watch: Sheep scales Wellington swing bridge
Australia Correspondent Jason Morrison spoke to Duncan Garner about the drought.

Hay fodder convoy on the way to drought-stricken Aussie farmers
The Government announced a package aimed at helping farmers recover from the M bovis outbreak

Three new farms infected with M bovis
One Central Otago farmer believes young hogget lambs are undervalued.

Economist says lamb prices running out of steam

New Zealand researchers are looking at whether red meat is actually good for your heart.

Meat group says New Zealand already adopting diet recommendations
Rural Exchange host Richard Loe recently spoke out out about the state of our wool sector.

Sheep numbers continue to fall, strong increase in beef cattle
Brucey is not the only Aussie bovine to rise to fame . Knickers hit the headlines in 2018.

Orphaned bull a hit on Facebook