Angus

In this episode, as part of the Country-Wide Beef Country series, we hear from Leefield Station Farm Manager, Greg Crombie. As one of the oldest stations in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley region, Leefield has undergone a remarkable transformation under the management of Greg.

He shares how the integration of viticulture and livestock on steep, challenging terrain has shaped both the development of the station and its Angus cattle breeding programme. From implementing one of the country’s largest solar-powered water systems to significantly increasing stock units on hill country, Greg discusses the infrastructure and genetic strategies that underpin Leefield’s success today.

AngusPRO is committed to bettering Angus cattle within the New Zealand beef industry and ensuring Angus is the tastiest beef on everyone’s lips. Words by Sarah Horrocks.

A 1900 bull operation in North Waikato which provides sires for beef and fairy mating is one of the largest in the country. Mike Bland reports.

Farmer Tom Sanson and veterinarian Andrew Cribb have leased the Lane brother’s Whangara Angus stud near Gisborne. Tony Leggett talked with Tom to find out more about the duo’s plans for the farm, which also runs commercial cows and sheep.