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In pursuit of excellence

Dave Buick doesn’t do participation. His attention to every little detail is evident from the high-performing farm to his rise to the very top of shearing sports in New Zealand, and his remarkable recovery from a horrific onfarm accident that almost killed him.
Rebecca Greaves reports.

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Checking intra-muscular fat on the chain

Meat companies are testing equipment that can gauge intramuscular fat in carcases immediately after slaughter. Tony Leggett reports.

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December/January 2024

Read Country-Wide December/January 2024 online here. Country-Wide is New Zealand’s only dedicated pastoral and arable farming magazine, available on subscription.

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Top agribusiness talents shine as Zanda McDonald Award shortlist unveiled

The Zanda McDonald Award, has revealed their shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 award.

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Lamb sale in the rain at Tautane Station

Country-Wide Deputy Editor Rebecca Greaves reports on the first ever on-farm lamb sale at the iconic coastal Tautane Station at Herbertville.

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Lincoln University opens new building

Opening of a major new building is a sign of recovery for Lincoln University, Anne Lee writes.

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October/November 2023

Read Country-Wide October/November 2023 online here. Country-Wide is New Zealand’s only dedicated pastoral and arable farming magazine, available on subscription.

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Applications open for 2024 Zanda McDonald Award

In its 10th year, applications now open for the 2024 Zanda McDonald Award, open to Australian and New Zealand residents aged 21-35 working in the agriculture sector.

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Putting endophytes to the test

Without endophytes, ryegrasses suffer. Sandra Taylor reports on research into the fungi, their positives and negatives.

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Sourcing the funds

When banks won’t lend, it’s the place of other institutions to step in. By Phil Edmonds.

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