Grant Bunting never thought he would become so passionate about sustainability but says the sustainability challenge cannot be ignored if New Zealand producers want to improve their standing on the world stage. Read more here https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/beef/view/group-to-set-beefs-priorities
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B+LNZ GENETICS AND LIC COLLABORATE FOR BULL PROGENY TESTING
The B+LNZ Genetics Dairy Beef Progeny Test aims to improve the quality of dairy beef animals in the industry by identifying and enabling widespread use of superior bulls for dairy beef. Beef breeders can nominate their best bulls for consideration for the programme – successful bulls then become part of the progeny test scheme. Through the collaboration, breeders will have a potential path to the dairy market for the first time by working with LIC. https://www.blnzgenetics.com/news/media-releases/blnz-genetics-and-lic-collaborate-for-bu
No bull: Angus beast sells for $92,000 at auction
An angus bull has sold for an eye-watering $92,000 after two buyers pooled their resources to bag the beast. Read it on Stuff here
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/121926383/no-bull-angus-beast-sells-for-92000-at-auction
Sold for $104,000
It was a huge night for the Powdrell family from Turiroa Angus near Wairoa last night when one of their rising two-year-old bulls sold for a New Zealand high price of $104,000. Read the article in Gisborne Herald here http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20200625/sold-for-104000/