Livestock
Black to basics
Mananui Station near Ormondville, Hawke’s Bay, have achieved great results with Romney ewes and Angus cows. Russell Priest reports. Photos by Brad Hanson.
A good terminal option
Wagyu has the virtue of being a terminal breed which meshes very well with the Kiwi-cross cow from the dairy industry.
Future-proofing the sheep industry
Improvements to sheep genetics could lead to a decrease in chemical treatments Sandra Taylor reports.
Station beefs up on science
A river running through Mt Algidus Station is just one of the challenges faced by managers Peter and Christine Angland. Story and photos by Annabelle Latz.
Breed ’em and feed ’em
Taihape’s Donald Fannin believes he has matched the right beef genetics with the environment he is farming in. Story by Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.
Ban based on ‘ideology’ not welfare
On April 14, the Government announced that live cattle exports overseas would be banned from 2023 sparking dismay from beef/dairy exporters and delight from animal welfare groups. Words Hamish Barwick
AI popular with beef farmers
The use of artificial insemination has increased in popularity with commercial beef and sheep farmers as a way to improve genetics. Sandra Taylor spoke to farmers around the country to find out more.
