Rural Living
PGG Wrightson
Summer is in sight
Monday, 22 September 2008
As we mentioned in our previous article, the winter months can be quite intense, what with using electric fence strip grazing, moving stock regularly to avoid damaging pastures, the feeding of supplements like hay, silage etc, through to checking animal health, calving, lambing and the like, combined with wet, cold, windy days, and you start wondering how enjoyable farming can be. »
Time to reflect and plan
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Well, here we are, almost through the worst of the winter, the shortest day has been and gone and we are only a few weeks away from the start of spring. »
Feed budgets a must
Friday, 20 June 2008
Last month we spoke briefly about checking your winter feeds, so I’ll continue on that theme now that winter has started arriving with a few wintry days of rain, cold southerly winds and even a bit of snow further south. »
Feed check
Monday, 19 May 2008
Yes autumn is here and winter is near. Time to get your local agent around to check your winter supplies of feed. »
Profitable start to year
Benefits from dairying boom were helping offset difficulties faced by sheep and beef farmers.
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
PGG Wrightson has posted a net profit after tax and amortisation (NPATA) of $34.6 million for the six months to 31 December 2007, compared with $20.6 million for the December 2006 half year. »
Yard Talk with Bernie McGahan
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
While farming sheep on lifestyle blocks can be a bit of a challenge, it can also be very rewarding. Sheep can be very temperamental, are prone to illness and are stubborn. »
Yard Talk with Bernie McGahan
Friday, 21 September 2007
Now that you have purchased your dream lifestyle block, you’re probably asking yourself what to do with it now. »