Public articles

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.

Worry is natural, but direct it at things you have control over, Peter Andrew writes.

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.

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

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

A leading United States crop scientist told delegates at February’s FAR conference in Hamilton that maize growers need to have the basic requirements of soil structure, drainage, season-long weed control and foliar disease protection right if they are to chase high yields.

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

Look for the sweet spot when buying fertiliser, soil scientist Dr Doug Edmeades says.

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

How would you lead the conversation? University of Canterbury researcher Franca Buelow asks.