Kaharau sets new record bull price
Farmers Weekly, by Hugh Stringleman 30th June 2021 East Coast Angus stud Kaharau set what is believed to be a new on-farm auction record price for a bull when Kaharau Q327 … Read more
High country Angus bull fetches $88k
15 June 2021 The first on-farm bull auction for Mt Possession Angus recorded an amazing price of $88,000 for lot 3, bull Q53, paid by Max Tweedie of Hallmark Angus, … Read more
Angus Cow sets NZ Record Price at Auction
Meadowslea Angus Female Sale A 10-year-old in-calf Angus cow set has what is believed to be a New Zealand record, selling for $16,050 at auction. The Giddings family of Meadowslea … Read more
GenAngus Future Leaders Program
Name: Nancy Crawshaw What is your background: Growing up on my parents farm I’ve always wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. I studied abroad for a semester at Colorado … Read more
Assessing Risk Pivotal For New AngusNZ Director
An understanding of risk gives Angela Hogg an appreciation for the challenges of her new position as an independent director of AngusNZ. Ange has had a close-up look at the … Read more
Approaching this year’s sales with focus
Approaching the bull selling season, producers are now starting to receive the annual invitations to attend bull walks, open days and of course attend the actual sale. This lead up … Read more
Raman and Shainaz Johal
Breeder Profile:Raman & Shainaz Johal Words byTim Fulton First-gen Kiwis, First-gen Angus First-generation New Zealand Angus breeders and first-generation Kiwis, Raman and Shainaz Johal are “crazy and passionate” about their … Read more
AngusNZ announce the Appointment of a new Independent Board Director
AngusNZ wish to announce the appointment of Angela Hogg to the Board of Directors of AngusNZ, remunerated as an elected Board member. Many members will be familiar with Angela in … Read more
Weekly genetics review: Genetic selection or genetic improvement? The balancing act in breeding decisions
Beef Central Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 13/04/2022 SELECTION is often used as a catch-all term on-farm to describe everything from the choice of bulls, to choosing replacement heifers. At a … Read more
GenAngus Future Leaders Program
Congratulations to George Philip, George Giddings and Nancy Crawshaw who have been selected to join the Angus Australia GenAngus Future Leaders Program in Adelaide later this year. GenAngus Future Leaders … Read more
FMG looks forward to this year’s Bull sales…
We’re looking forward to catching up with farmers from across the country soon! You’ll see FMG at bull sales around the country to ensure you get the best cover on … Read more
Kevin and Janette Davenport
Breeder Profile:Kevin & Janette Davenport Words byTim Fulton Black Bear Building Paradise For 30 years, Kevin and Janette Davenport have shed sweat and tears for their piece of Paradise Valley. … Read more
AngusNZ President’s Message: The Value of Data
Angus New Zealand is plotting a new course, having spent most of the past year finalising a new strategic plan and vision. Quite simply, we’ve agreed that the past won’t … Read more
Weekly Genetics Review: Is it possible to select for ‘stayability’?
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 22/03/2022 LIFETIME productivity of cows is one of the major drivers of enterprise profitability – however there is a difference between longevity and lifetime profitability. Longevity … Read more
Weekly Genetics Review
Beef Central Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 15/03/2022 THE reproductive status of a breeding herd is determined by a range of factors, many of which are interlinked. The range of factors … Read more