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Most ewes will start ovulating from early February and will continue cycling every 17 days through until late May. Oestrus, when the ewe will accept the ram, occurs once every cycle and averages 24 …

This three-part series will summarise three of the programmes run at Lanercost over the past five years. Part one will look at the use of low methane sheep genetics. Speaking at the final field day, …

An annual industry survey of farmers, beef breeders and rural professionals, including agricultural consultants and facilitators, stock agents and vets, found farmers were becoming more aware of …

For the first time, Simmental genetics will be included in this year’s mating, adding to the Hereford and Angus genetics which have been the focus of the evaluation so far. The Beef Progeny Test …

Collectively the red meat sector produces almost $12 billion in exports for consumers across the globe, but it comes at a huge cost. Last year, 13 farmers lost their lives on New Zealand farms and …