New Reviva Forage Rape Wins Over Dryland Farmers in First Year
It's only just hit the market, but a new forage rape bred for dryland farms has already won the approval of lambs and young cattle both north and south.
Hill country farms - steep, harder-to-manage land - have traditionally relied heavily on sheep, but that balance is changing.
Beef cow numbers are starting to recover across the country. This reflects a mix of better prices for farmers, ongoing labour shortages and the practical benefits cattle bring to pasture management and parasite control in sheep farming.
For many of these farmers, cattle are an appealing option because they can simplify operations without reducing overall returns. Good news too for dairy farmers selling young stock to be raised for beef.
