May 3, 2024
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.
May 3, 2024
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.
May 3, 2024
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…
May 2, 2024
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…
May 2, 2024
Balancing seasonal variations in nutrient requirements
Melinda Turner explains why we need to keep an eye on mineral deficiencies in cattle this winter.
May 2, 2024
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.
May 2, 2024
FeedSmart ensures effective use of feed resources
The feed planning tool for sheep and beef farmers. Words Sandra Taylor, Beef + Lamb New Zealand.
May 2, 2024
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.
May 2, 2024
Hereford crossbreeding alleviates financial pressure
The shift to crossbreeding with Herefords brings many benefits, says Posy Moody, NZ Herefords General Manager.
May 2, 2024
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.









