The Top Paddock

This page is a collaboration between Progressive Meats and Atkins Ranch, as a way to update & inform our farmer suppliers!

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The government has declared Hawke's Bay a medium-scale drought zone. It's important get off farm and share strategies and concerns with others during this trying time. Come on down to the Waipukurau Golf Club from 4pm today for a hit and a chat; Karen will have the BBQ fired up!

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The updated weekly lamb price for the week commencing March 9, is out! This is a Nett Price ex Farm Gate, based on a 20kg Lamb with 0.6kg Wool Pull.

For more information regarding the schedule please contact our livestock team on 0508 887 788.

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Our AGM is coming up 3pm, March 25, at Oruawharo Homestead. We'd like to extend a warm welcome to all of our @atkinsranchlamb suppliers and shareholders! Join us for a full commercial business update; Please RSVP to Karen Atkins by March 9 on: [email protected]

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The updated weekly lamb price for the week commencing February 24, is out! This is a Nett Price ex Farm Gate, based on a 20kg Lamb with 0.6kg Wool Pull. For more information regarding the schedule please contact our livestock team on 0508 887 788.

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Great day for the Lloyd Smith Training day at Awapai Station! @atkinsranchlamb was proud to sponsor the event, which included demonstrations and tips on how to train a young pup!

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Watch “On Farm Story | Lisa Portas, Palliser Ridge” on #Vimeo https://t.co/7L6tyymayK

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @BeefLambNZ]

.@openfarmsnz will see Kiwi farmers across the country open their gates on Sunday, March 1st in order to give people a chance to take a look at farming life and help them reconnect with their food, farmers, and the land.

#farming #nzfarming #openday

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[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

B+LNZ and several other meat companies hosted six US influencers to learn about NZ’s grass-fed sheep and beef farms first-hand.
Read more in Farmers Weekly here: https://t.co/AgkNhpYrxp

[Fieldays @FieldaysNZ]

Before operating one of these bad boys, it is important that you follow the correct safety instructions. So sit back and relax while our good mate Clint runs you through this quick tractor safety briefing - we hope you enjoy the ride!
#Fieldays2020 #AirNZSafetyVideo #AirNZShareMe

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The updated weekly lamb price for the week commencing January 13, is out! This is a Nett Price ex Farm Gate, based on a 20kg Lamb with 0.6kg Wool Pull.
For more information regarding the schedule please contact our livestock team on 0508 887 788.

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Summer in Hawke's Bay can bring warm, dry weather. In this Extreme Dry Management Toolkit from RMPP, discover how early decision making could help minimise the impact of a dry season on your business.
Read more here: https://t.co/6gtuRZwSHG

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Despite global trade wars, Brexit and the impact of African swine fever the trade fundamentals for New Zealand’s sheep meat sector remain among the strongest in living memory. https://t.co/HDbpbuFJxV

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An interesting and informative read - please take note: https://t.co/hnClpgOSbv

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The updated weekly lamb price for the week of November 4, is out! This is a Nett Price ex Farm Gate, based on a 20kg Lamb with 0.6kg Wool Pull.

For more information regarding the schedule please contact our livestock team on 0508 887 788.

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We're getting excited for the Hawke's Bay A&P Show!
Boning Demonstrations will be held on Wednesday 1.30pm; Thursday 11am and 3.30pm- where the boning of the Supreme Carcass will take place! Friday demo's will run at 10am and 12.30pm. Next to the sheep pavilion.

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Want to know more about caring for newborn lambs in distress? Here are some tips from the experts on treating those that are unwell or hypothermic, and rearing orphan or surplus lambs! Listen to this podcast for more: https://t.co/0j6IlGtcZw

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We will be sending out our brand NEW offer books this week, so keep an eye on your letter box for your copy - hot off the press! If you are not a current supplier but would like one of our offer books to have a read - please email: [email protected]

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Bec stopped by El Segundo Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles, where she found this amazing spread of oven ready proteins, featuring Atkins Ranch! We love seeing the innovative ways our lamb is displayed in Whole Foods cabinets throughout the U.S.A.

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Another great tip sheet from Beef + Lamb on how reducing losses from winter crops can go a long way to reducing total farm losses! Find out how to make a real difference now: https://t.co/dlNsGdD17R

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There is plenty of discussion on the area of farm land being planted into pines and the effects this has to our industry, flow on businesses and rural communities. Managing Director Craig Hickson spoke to Farmers Weekly NZ with his views - read more here: https://t.co/pG2oxiucqc