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A South Taranaki property finishes thousands of prime cattle annually on challenging sandy soils with a great balance of technology and stockmanship. Words Tony Leggett, Photos Brad Hanson.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has rolled out three New Zealand-specific indexes to help bull buyers make more informed decisions in time for buying bulls this season. Words Sandra Taylor.

International Genetic Solutions aims to serve the beef industry by providing resources for genetic improvement using the best technology available and unprecedented collaboration. Words Jackie Aitken, International Genetic Solutions.

Shared data and collaboration among breeders are helping to expand the mix of traits measured for estimated breeding values. Words Dave Warburton.

The incorporation of nProve Beef into Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Better Beef Breeding resources has made selecting bulls a whole lot easier. Words Sandra Taylor.

Ensuring cattle receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is paramount for optimal health and productivity. CP Lime Solutions’ new Vitalise range for sheep and beef farmers means ad-lib feeding of minerals in the paddock is more effective 5 year vitalise user of the Dairy blend. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

New Zealand farmers are no strangers to volatility, and 2024 was another year that tested our resilience for beef exports. Words Simon Quilty.

Some of the most arid soils in Canterbury are proving to be the ideal testing ground for Richard and Denise van Asch’s beef genetics. Words Sandra Taylor.

New Zealand farmers are no strangers to volatility, and 2024 was another year that tested our resilience for beef exports. Words Sirma Karapeeva.

The rewards of a minimal bobby calf policy for the Wrights’ dairy farms paired with a nostalgic love of Red Devons has seen the growth of Tamar Beef rearing beef-cross calves to marbled steak direct to the consumer. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Ben Doubleday.