Country-Wide June/July 2023

Rural professionals often say unexplained production losses in beef cattle can sometimes be caused by unseen subclinical facial eczema.

Brothers Mack and Toby Lynn run Wakelins Station in Northland, confident in their decision making and happy to learn from their mistakes.

An alternative to limestone to reduce moisture in animal bedding.

Otairi station in the Turakina Valley is a sheep and beef operation spanning three sites, and where most of the stock work is still done on horseback. Not so different from when the Duncan family first moved there in the 1800s. Onfarm profile by Sarah Horrocks.

Don’t under-estimate the benefits of bringing up a family in the country,

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.