Livestock
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.
It’s elementary, dear friends
Deficiency of the trace elements cobalt, iodine, selenium, and copper are major factors in the raising of healthy livestock. Tom Ward writes.