Livestock

Crunching numbers second nature

A standout financial performance, constant and thorough planning, a strong partnership and off-farm fun all contribute to Wairarapa farmers Tim and Binds White’s farming success.

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Beware unseen sub-clinical FE

Rural professionals often say unexplained production losses in beef cattle can sometimes be caused by unseen subclinical facial eczema.

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Techno grazing making good sense

Brothers Mack and Toby Lynn run Wakelins Station in Northland, confident in their decision making and happy to learn from their mistakes.

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Station bred, fast finished

Otairi station in the Turakina Valley is a sheep and beef operation spanning three sites, and where most of the stock work is still done on horseback. Not so different from when the Duncan family first moved there in the 1800s. Onfarm profile by Sarah Horrocks.

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Growth potential for Wagyu

Michael Schat gave up contract milking to go into the Red Wagyu business boots ‘n’ all and is making the most of opportunities that come his way.

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Bull sires for dairy leave their mark

A South Canterbury farmer and a local stud breeder have worked together to provide beef bulls for the dairy industry, and they’re leaving their mark.

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A fair shear

Eighty years ago a young Margaret Hebbard picked up the blades and began to shear. She became something of a celebrity.

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Genomic tools speed genetic gain

Commercial beef farmers Andy and Angie Mason breed quality beef cows that are fast-tracking genetic progress.

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The value of science

Trevor Cook calls for good, reliable science to enhance our farming systems, and says it’s a mistake to misinterpret or ignore scientific outcomes.

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Water scheme makes money flow

The installation of a stock water reticulation scheme on hill country has given an average return on investment of 53%.

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