Livestock
Chasing Mr Goldenballs’ mutations
In pursuit of Wiltshire lambs who might have inherited the Myomax lean muscle mass gene, farmer and geneticist Nicola Dennis tells how the family went about the testing process.
Taking to the handpiece
Alex Clapman Typifies the West Otago community spirit that drove the ‘Shear 4 Blair’ Waitangi Weekend shearing marathon.
Guilt trees destroying farming
Gisborne farm consultant Peter Andrew protests the move to carbon forestry in his region.
Erosion-prone land brings pine profits
While sheep and beef are the focus of Waipari station, trees to protect eroding land bring in the money, Russell Priest writes. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Dairy beef – where to next?
As the dairy industry moves to phase out bobby calves from the system, challenges include what to do with the lower-value animals and where to raise them to finishing, Bob Thomson writes.
Achieving a dream
The buying of Maru Farm and sale of part of their Puketawa block has allowed the King family to maximise their business development. By Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Fine tuning for tupping
There are definite benefits in pushing lambing later than what is often the average for your region, writes Ken Geenty.