Public articles

Meringa Station changed its stock strategy to graze three rotations of cattle after the sheep to combat triple drench resistance. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Pamu.

Faster finishing finds value in lesser-known cuts of meat. Words Speckle Park International.

For farmers, managing cashflow while keeping stock numbers up can be a constant challenge. Words PGG Wrightson

The winter of 2023 saw Hawke’s Bay farmers Matt and Gemma Barham’s energy and enthusiasm levels for farming waning as they shifted bulls on crop behind a white electric wire through a wet winter. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

The ease of use of Stronghold’s stock yards has been a game changer for John Taylor and son Isaac who built them on their hard hill-country property in November 2021. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of planning for the unexpected in farming. Carissa Fairbrother, financial advisor at RIVAL Wealth, shares key insights on preparing your financial affairs for unforeseen circumstances. We explore how safeguarding your farm’s future with proper insurance and risk management can help during tough times, ensuring your business remains resilient.

In this episode, Sarah delves into an in-depth discussion with Geoff Simmons, Chief Economist for the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. The conversation focuses on the report Going with the Grain: Changing Land Uses to Fit a Changing Landscape, which was published in May 2024. Geoff highlights the importance of adopting a catchment-level approach to land use changes, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all national regulation.

One of the most common issues that I deal with as a counsellor is the distress caused by farm succession. Words Kathryn Wright.

Kate McBride is a fifth-generation farmer from Western NSW. She is a vocal advocate for rural Australia and continues this while working on her partner’s sheep station.

Read BEEF Country 2025 online here. BEEF Country is an annual journal packed with New Zealand’s inspirational and technical information in the aim to breed and finish ultimately the world’s best beef.