Livestock
Scanning cuts development time
Business planning, astute decision-making and sheer hard work have put a Wairarapa farming couple in a position to grow their business earlier than expected. Richard Gavigan reports. Photos by Mark Coote.
Toxins lurking in the grass
With the onset of warm, humid weather, facial eczema-causing fungi grow in the grass. By Sara Sutherland.
Pulling the wool
A combination of low wool prices and drench resistance is encouraging growing numbers of sheep farmers to switch to shedding breeds. Sandra Taylor reports.
Realities of sheep and cattle farming
With its large cattle and sheep populations, a country like New Zealand is dealing with waste from not five million but the equivalent of more than 100m humans. By Ken Geenty.
Weaning for better profit
A key driver of profitability is how much of the pasture grown is consumed, whether by sheep or bulls, vet Trevor Cook writes.
Mortgage the fountain of youth
A lifetime in farming has not put a Horowhenua couple off expanding and developing their business operations. By Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.
MAKING THE SHIFT TO A FINER CLIP
A South Island trip more than 20 years ago led not only to an enduring friendship but two passionate Northland advocates for Merino genetics. Story by Glenys Christian. Photos: Malcolm Pullman.