Livestock
The beef cow fertility equation
Calving rate is critical in beef herds, North Otago Vet Dave Robertson writes.
Bull selection is paramount
A bigger mob is taking the pressure off kikuyu pasture at a Far North farm - and cutting the use of diesel. By Glenys Christian. Photos by Malcolm Pullman.
Genetic selection is key
Genetic selection provides benefits for sheep and cattle farmers with a wide range of gains, vet Trevor Cook writes.
Order from the house
Former politician and diplomat Sir Lockwood Smith is immersed in work on the family farm in Northland while keeping his hand in on trade negotiations. By Glenys Christian. Photos by Malcolm Pullman.
Ringing the changes
A switch from dairy beef to an Angus herd makes a better fit with a South Canterbury operation’s primary venison system. By Lynda Gray. Photos by Anna Munro.
Champion lamb country
A King Country farm manager and her team have a reputation for finishing good lambs on hill country, Mike Bland writes.
The little things add up
A Manawatu couple have built an award-winning farm business based on proven science and paying attention to detail, Terry Brosnahan writes.
