Advice, The Experts

The end of the drench gun for cattle?

1 March 2017

When a 2006 survey of 62 North Island cattle farms reported drench resistance on 92% of properties, farmers were given fair warning about developing sustainable cattle parasite management programmes.

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Advice, The Experts

What impact are mineral decisions having on your bottom line?

24 February 2017

Just like soil, if your stock don’t have the required amounts of the right minerals (including trace elements) their productivity will be negatively affected.

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Advice, The Experts

What’s up with sheep parasites?

22 February 2017

Parasitism costs the New Zealand sheep industry $270 million annually, with farmers spending $50 million on drench to try gain control.

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Advice, Environment

Securing Lake Taupo’s future through environmental farming practices

1 February 2017

A group of Taupo beef farmers have joined together to create a new premium product that focuses on maximum return while minimising the impact on the surrounding environment.

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