Read the BEEF Country 2024 Journal
BEEF Country is an annual journal packed with New Zealand’s inspirational and technical information in the aim to breed and finish ultimately the world’s best beef.
The journal is distributed early May 2024 free to all Beef + Lamb New Zealand levy payers.
Purchase the BEEF Country annual journal for $15 plus postage annually (from 1 May 2024).
Listen to the BEEF Country Podcast
The BEEF Country Podcast, hosted by genetics specialist, Jo Scott, brings you New Zealand’s inspirational and technical information in the aim to breed and finish ultimately the world’s best beef.
Jo speaks to bull breeders across all breeds and industry professionals right across the value chain, from genetic technologies to calf rearers in dairy-beef, to our marketers to arm you with the very best information behind and beyond the farm gate.
BEEF Country podcast is produced by the Proud Country Network owned by Country-Wide Media that compliments the annual BEEF Country magazine journal released every year in early May.
Read the articles online
Shorthorn breeders get first taste
Shorthorn seedstock producers are close to seeing the first weaned calves born in their own large scale progeny test. Words Tony Leggett.
Simmental: 50 years strong
Simmental cattle first arrived in New Zealand in the early 1970s in a wave of European breed imports intended to inject new life into beef production. Words by Tony Leggett.
Speckle Park ticks all the trait boxes
Faster finishing finds value in lesser-known cuts of meat. Words Speckle Park International.
The Great Debate: Why Choose Herefords Over Other Breeds?
Herefords have dominated Beef + Lamb New Zealand Dairy Beef Progeny Tests for over a decade, consistently outperforming other breeds. But what sets them apart and makes them the breed of choice for farmers? Words Kate Taylor.
Triple drench resistance sparks substantial change
Meringa Station changed its stock strategy to graze three rotations of cattle after the sheep to combat triple drench resistance. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Pamu.
Unlock cashflow to keep growing
For farmers, managing cashflow while keeping stock numbers up can be a constant challenge. Words PGG Wrightson
Unlocking beef returns from the top down
Virtual fencing technology is showing the returns of daily rotational grazing on steep, hill country beef farms.
Words by Sarah Perriam-Lampp Photos by Michael Lahood.
World’s best grass-fed steak
Handpicked genetics, farm systems and top notch grading to be crowned the best – the impact of a grading programme on our beef. Words by Sarah Perriam-Lampp