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
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
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
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
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
New Zealand farms have been aware of B12 deficiency for almost 130 years. “Bush sickness” as it was first known was identified in the Bay of Plenty in 1893. Due … Read more
By Dr Paul Le Miere, Federated Farmers group manager, regional policy Water regulations are an ongoing issue for Federated Farmers, with legislation hitting farmers in a perfect storm – namely … Read more
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 01/11/2022 EFFECTIVE management of a commercial breeder herd relies on objective data. Selection decisions and the pressure that can be placed on traits to achieve specific … Read more
Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 27/09/2022 THE process of developing Estimated Breeding Values for a breed or even for a new operation within a breed requires a degree of commitment, if … Read more
Beef Central Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 20/09/2022 SPENDING time assessing the feet and leg structure of bulls ahead of sale can be one of the most effective long-term investments into … Read more
First published in The Land, Australia, September 21 2022 The 2023 finalists in the Zanda McDonald Award, Australasia’s agricultural badge of honour, have been announced. Six passionate young professionals from … Read more
First published in The Land, Australia, by Shan Goodwin, 19 September 2022 AS the United States beef herd liquidation rolls on, feedyards are increasingly filling spaces with dairy-cross animals and … Read more