Woolsheds

An extract from a new book by Dr. Annette O'Sullivan, from Massey University School of Design and renowned New Zealand photographer Jane Ussher that records…


Two new sub-clover varieties

Farmers who love annual clovers can try out two more varieties from autumn 2026 tested on the Canterbury Plains as well as in Perth and eastern Australia.…


Lice infestation no longer at Awapiri

At their wits' end after years of failed pour-on treatments and plunge dipping, the innovation of MSD Animal Health’s Flexolt is being praised as a…


Farmer-led focus group tackling drench resistance

Drench resistance has been a ticking time bomb for a while. North Canterbury veterinarian Erin Riley first saw the signs of it in the UK before she moved to…


Proud as punch of the TotoPunch

The breakthrough of low-cost DNA parentage data across commercial flocks is here thanks to some Kiwi No. 8 wire innovation, based on modified fencing pliers…


New indexes to dial up genetic gain

Whether you’re a Merino breeder or looking to purchase rams for a commercial flock, the new MERINOSELECT indexes can hold the key to improving a flock's…


Match made in Merino heaven

Waihopai Downs’ Tom and Emma O’Sullivan share their passion for super-fine Merinos, kicking career goals together as they build towards their own stud at…


Excited by Merino’s future

Benmore Station has been the classroom for stock manager Luke Duncan to soak up knowledge in Merino breeding as the industry evolves to more dual-purpose…


Striving on the snow line

The management of Lake Ohau Station hasn’t changed a lot through its history of leaseholders, and current managers Tom and Sally Moore continue to farm…


From the farm to Fifth Avenue

Global success hasn’t swayed Kiwi brand, Rodd & Gunn with their continued commitment to home-grown excellence from their knitted ZQRX merino wool. Words Debs…