In Partnership
A legacy passed on
Heritage, scale and performance are now coming together for Gold Creek Simmentals who have recently purchased Rissington Simmentals. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Commercially tested genetics
Tom and Anna Hargreaves, at Kakahu Farm, are proving that the best results aren’t found in theory, they are proven in the paddock. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Calcium and magnesium overlooked
For many sheep and beef hill country farmers, rising cartage costs and sluggish soil responses make traditional agricultural lime (ag lime) a blunt tool for a rapid response when you need it. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Efficiency is everything
Efficiency is the clear, unwavering focus for Mahuta Herefords, right across their breeding programme. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Purpose-Bred Dairy-beef
LIC is bringing years of dairy genetics expertise into the dairy-beef arena with two purpose-bred programmes – KiwiPrime and Synergizer – designed to work for both the dairy farmer and the rearer/finisher. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Turihaua expands to unlock more for farmers
A recent land purchase means the oldest Angus stud in Australasia is expanding into the future in scale – land, herd size and technology. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Balanced mineral nutrition equals better performance
Ensuring cattle receive a balanced and adequate mineral intake is paramount for optimal health and productivity. CP Lime Solutions’ new Vitalise range for sheep and beef farmers means ad-lib feeding of minerals in the paddock is more effective 5 year vitalise user of the Dairy blend. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Unlock cashflow to keep growing
For farmers, managing cashflow while keeping stock numbers up can be a constant challenge. Words PGG Wrightson
Virtual fencing life changing for hill-country bulls
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.
Manual yard design preferred for remote Raetihi
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.










