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.


Winter 2024

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


Episode 19 – How do we tackle regenerating biodiversity on our farms?

When it comes to looking at the future of regenerating biodiversity, farmers have a key role to play, with 24% of native biodiversity found on sheep and beef…


Next Generation Herds fast-forward genetic gain

For Alan and Natasha Cave joining Informing New Zealand Beef’s commercial herd programme was a natural progression in their on-going work to improve the…


Balancing seasonal variations in nutrient requirements

Melinda Turner explains why we need to keep an eye on mineral deficiencies in cattle this winter.


Different approaches to drenching beef cattle

Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski says the real opportunity in combatting drench resistance is minimising the worm challenge in the first place.


FeedSmart ensures effective use of feed resources

The feed planning tool for sheep and beef farmers. Words Sandra Taylor, Beef + Lamb New Zealand.


Energy requirements of cattle at different stages

Every 100kg increase in liveweight requires an additional 11 megajoules of metabolisable energy a day. Words Beef + Lamb New Zealand.


Hereford crossbreeding alleviates financial pressure

The shift to crossbreeding with Herefords brings many benefits, says Posy Moody, NZ Herefords General Manager.


Must demonstrate value to both the beef and dairy sectors

Dairy beef animals have to be the most efficient animals possible and genetics is a key factor. Words by Sheryl Haitana.