Rick & Deb Orr
Breeder Profile:Rick & Deb Orr Words byTim Fulton Orr family backs pure New Zealand beef In 100 years of breeding stud sheep, cattle and horses, Rick Orr’s family have consistently … Read more
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From the Board
The last few months have been challenging for many of our members (including members of the Board) in the north, particularly Hawke’s Bay. In fact, the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle … Read more
Drilling into Genetics at Wagga Wagga
Angus New Zealand general manager Jane Allan whistled over to Australia recently, to the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) conference in Wagga Wagga on March 7-8. Here are a few observations … Read more
Subdued start to year or red meat sector exports #3
New Zealand’s red meat sector exports had a slow start to the year with total export values down by seven per cent compared to January 2022, according to an analysis … Read more
Maximising returns from Angus using innovative NZ-made solutions #2
https://am.gallagher.com/en-NZ As one of New Zealand’s largest agri-tech companies, Gallagher works closely with industry partners, such as Angus New Zealand, to make sure farmers are directly involved in the development … Read more
Are your bulls shooting blanks?
Infectious Balanoposthitis (IBP) is a common issue among bulls that can lead to reduced fertility and performance. It usually starts as a minor inflammation of the penis and prepuce, which … Read more
Weekly genetics review: Know the difference between scan data and EBVs as selection tools
Credits: Beef Central, Genetics editor: Alastair Rayner SINCE the mid 1990s when ultrasound data became more commonly available, the number of animals scanned and presented with data at sales, shows … Read more
Farmers Stumped By Poor Emissions Modelling
Appalling climate price modelling has “driven a wedge” between agricultural industry groups, farmers and government, retired Federated Farmers’ representative to He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) says. We talk to Cam … Read more
Achievements – A Year in Review #2 #2
Another calendar year nearly done and for AngusNZ it’s been about maintaining a strong focus on our strategic plan and keeping our association at the forefront of the beef industry. … Read more
Silver Fern Farms
There are some challenges across key markets but improvement is expected in 2023 for the United States, Silver Fern Farms says in its latest beef market report. The U.S market … Read more
Alliance Group
Shane Kingston, General Manager Sales at Alliance Group, says global beef markets are showing signs of volatility after a strong 2022. “The market in China is easing with importers facing … Read more
Live Export Trade Prepping for Re-Start
The live animal export trade is going flat out to be ready for a re-start when the law allows, Animal Genetics Trade Association chairman Mark Willis says. A change of … Read more