Displaying items by tag: sheep and beef

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.

When Simon Hales discovered triple drench resistance on his Weber farm, it was a catalyst to fast-track farm system change.

Ravensdown has reported a net profit before tax and rebate of $50.1 million for the year ended 31 May 2026.

OPINION: Could beef cows play an increasingly important role in improving profitability and resilience on hill country farms?

Building a strong team is one of the biggest drivers of a successful sheep and beef business, but it can also be one of the tougher parts to get right.

State farmer Pāmu is opening its farm gates this summer in an effort to give the rural sector the opportunity to see how large-scale, multi-system farming is delivering productivity and profitability across New Zealand.

Could there finally be positive news for the red meat sector after a period of challenging economic conditions?

Sheep and cattle numbers continue to decline, and this year's drought hasn't helped, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

A new study has found the process of actively managed carbon forestry creates 25% more local jobs than sheep and beef farming on low productivity land.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy recently launched a new scheme to lift the productivity and profitability of sheep and beef farmers in Manawatu-Whanganui.