Country-Wide Beef May 2022
Six out of 39 ways to save the planet
Nicola Dennis eases the pain of menial work with the therapy of podcasts.
Seeking the best of both worlds
Pasture production is a driving force on North Otago’s Awakino Station for manager Dan Devine and partner Jasmine Matheson. Victoria Rutherford reports in the second part of a series on the operation.
Hooked on stud breeding
Max Tweedie was just 21 when he founded Hallmark Angus Stud and after buying the Waiterenui herd recently. He’s set to have one of the largest recorded Angus herds in the country. By Rebecca Greaves. Photos by John Cowpland.
Breed has impeccable temperament
The Meat Maker is the star breed to a Wairarapa farming operation. By Russell Priest.
Passing the taste test
Meat quality under sustainable and regenerative farming systems are subject of study in New Zealand, with a focus on marbling. Jo Cuttance reports.
Done and dusted
Lying roughly half-way between Napier and Taihape, Otupae Station has been home to Garry and Mary Mead for 40 years. Sandra Taylor speaks to Garry during his final weeks at the helm of this iconic sheep and beef farm.
A foot in the door
Galatea is a region entrenched in dairy farm progression. Farm owners Larry Wetting and Raelene Allen are keen to offer the same opportunities that helped them to farm ownership. Sheryl Haitana reports.