The latest figures from the New Zealand Meat Board show just how important market access and quota systems are for more money in farmers pockets. Words Nick Beeby.

Having the ability to identify beef cows that use feed more efficiently and produce less methane, while remaining productive and profitable, is a win-win for the industry and the environment. Words Sandra Taylor.

Rams that are genetically resistant to internal parasites have been available to sheep farmers for many years, but cattle breeders do not have that same choice available to them. Words Sandra Taylor.

Angus NZ is progressing the development of new Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) – Body Condition Score (BCS), Hip Height (HH) and Structural Soundness (SS).

By retiring unproductive land and using Halter to manage intensive bull beef on hard hills, a Waikato family has transformed their farm's profitability. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Jay French.

The McKenzie family, at Maungahina, head into a historic year with their 80th annual on farm bull sale, the oldest in Australasia. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp

eShepherd and Auto Weigher have transformed Dion and Ali Kilmister’s farming operations into a more efficient system that they can run from afar. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Brad Hanson.

New Zealand’s beef sector is entering a new phase of performance focus and more producers are recognising that what and when they feed their animals has a direct impact on profitability. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Heritage, scale and performance are now coming together for Gold Creek Simmentals who have recently purchased Rissington Simmentals. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Tom and Anna Hargreaves, at Kakahu Farm, are proving that the best results aren’t found in theory, they are proven in the paddock. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.