Beef Country

A recent land purchase means the oldest Angus stud in Australasia is expanding into the future in scale – land, herd size and technology. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Beef cows are making a slow but steady comeback to the hill country of Limestone Downs. Massey University modelling shows that decreasing sheep and increasing cattle numbers is more profitable, and is likely a win-win for both stock classes. Words & Photos Tony Leggett.

Northland farmer, Geoff Crawford, asks why farmers are not benefitting from an increase in export value for beef co-products within livestock prices. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

AgriZeroNZ has invested NZ $1.69 million (AU $1.5 million) in the agri-biotech company Nbryo to support the development of its reproductive technologies in New Zealand.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has rolled out three New Zealand-specific indexes to help bull buyers make more informed decisions in time for buying bulls this season. Words Sandra Taylor.

International Genetic Solutions aims to serve the beef industry by providing resources for genetic improvement using the best technology available and unprecedented collaboration. Words Jackie Aitken, International Genetic Solutions.

Shared data and collaboration among breeders are helping to expand the mix of traits measured for estimated breeding values. Words Dave Warburton.

The incorporation of nProve Beef into Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Better Beef Breeding resources has made selecting bulls a whole lot easier. Words Sandra Taylor.

Ensuring cattle receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is paramount for optimal health and productivity. CP Lime Solutions’ new Vitalise range for sheep and beef farmers means ad-lib feeding of minerals in the paddock is more effective 5 year vitalise user of the Dairy blend. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

New Zealand farmers are no strangers to volatility, and 2024 was another year that tested our resilience for beef exports. Words Simon Quilty.