Livestock
What’s the best fit for your farm?
Braydon Schroder has a range of factors that will help farmers and farm owners decide what system will work best on their farm. He’s wanting farmers to challenge their thinking processes.
Bull selection online
BULLS ARE A farm asset, an investment – so why would they be bought on a whim?
A Red Devon affair
Former police detective Lee Askew now runs a successful breeding and finishing farm in Gisborne’s Waimata Valley, and it all started with a sentimental attachment to Red Devon cows. Words and photos by Louise Savage.
Progress at Ben Annand
A couple strive to maintain healthy and profitable stock, increase production, diversify where they can, and battle unwelcome pigs and deer. By Jo Cuttance.
Cruizy Calves hit the spot
Investing in top genetics without compromising constitution has always been a priority for the McFadzean family, who farm 18,000 sheep, 1500 cows and 600 deer across four properties in Wairarapa.
Stock need pasture choice
Recent pasture growth rates have been huge, but Trevor Cook writes there’s frustration with low liveweight gains.
Hard work builds success
Rob and Marie Burke have done the hard yards at Puketira Station and are still looking for ways to increase revenue and improve practice.
Story and photos by Louise Savage.