Peter Young spent a couple of decades farming next door to the Ida Burn Dam in Central Otago, home of the Brass Monkey Rally – an area that experiences one of the most extreme climates in NZ. From hoar-frosts for weeks on end in winter, to summers with temperatures in the high 30s and months of drought. Through it all, the Youngs' were known for exceptional sheep performance. Now retired from the farm and working as a farm advisor, Peter is in demand to share his knowledge. He joined us to share some of what he’s learned and answer callers’ questions.
Keywords:
Peter Young, More profit from sheep, Burn Dam, Central Otago, Brass Monkey Rally, extreme climates, hoar-frosts, winter, summers, drought, Sheep performance, flock, body condition score, bcs, grazing rotation, genetics, environment, minimise stress, animal welfare, feed, nutrition, critical periods, production cycle
