BEEF

Angus NZ is progressing the development of new Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) – Body Condition Score (BCS), Hip Height (HH) and Structural Soundness (SS).

By retiring unproductive land and using Halter to manage intensive bull beef on hard hills, a Waikato family has transformed their farm's profitability. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Jay French.

The McKenzie family, at Maungahina, head into a historic year with their 80th annual on farm bull sale, the oldest in Australasia. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp

eShepherd and Auto Weigher have transformed Dion and Ali Kilmister’s farming operations into a more efficient system that they can run from afar. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Brad Hanson.

New Zealand’s beef sector is entering a new phase of performance focus and more producers are recognising that what and when they feed their animals has a direct impact on profitability. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Heritage, scale and performance are now coming together for Gold Creek Simmentals who have recently purchased Rissington Simmentals. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Tom and Anna Hargreaves, at Kakahu Farm, are proving that the best results aren’t found in theory, they are proven in the paddock. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Farmers across the beef sector want practical tools and clear direction to lift productivity, profitability and resilience, says Chief Executive of Beef + Lamb NZ, Alan Thomson. Words Alan Thomson.

For many sheep and beef hill country farmers, rising cartage costs and sluggish soil responses make traditional agricultural lime (ag lime) a blunt tool for a rapid response when you need it. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Efficiency is the clear, unwavering focus for Mahuta Herefords, right across their breeding programme. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.