Shear Hard Work
With shearing underway on many sheep farms, we’ve unearthed a vintage video about the Bowen Shearing Technique from 1958, featuring a demonstration by Kiwi legend himself, Godfrey Bowen. Continue reading Shear Hard Work
Category: Stock
Cowpats and Our Ecosystem
It was the first day of July after an early morning frost, the sun was shining brightly and there wasn’t a breath of wind. Sitting on the hilltop of an area just grazed by the cows, I took some time off to sit down and take in the spectacular view. As peaceful as it felt, everything around me exuded life… Continue reading Cowpats and Our Ecosystem
New Uses for NZ Wool
Deconstructed wool particle products are the subject of a three-year commercial viability programme which may help to reinvigorate New Zealand’s wool industry and increase its global market. Read more… Continue reading New Uses for NZ Wool
Chicken Shivers
Ever get shivers when listening to certain kinds of music? Well it turns out that humans are not the only species to feel the pleasure of an emotive tune. Continue reading Chicken Shivers
The Harris’s Wickton Red Devons
Originally a dairy farm, the Harris’s now graze heifers from three other organic farms, as well as their own herd of Red Devon beef cattle Continue reading The Harris’s Wickton Red Devons
A Whole Philosophy
The Alexanders’ lucky herd of cows all have names and feed on the best, diverse organic pasture Continue reading A Whole Philosophy
Community Beef Backlash
An urban farm, mainly run by volunteers, has caused a big hubbub in the suburbs by offering up cuts from their cows to the local community. Continue reading Community Beef Backlash
Dairy X Angus and X Hereford Heifers and Steers
24 Dairy X Angus and Dairy X Hereford 17 month old heifers and steers at Te Anga, Waitomo, Waikato. USDA-NOP-certified. Continue reading Dairy X Angus and X Hereford Heifers and Steers
Goats Vs Thistles!
Will the intervention of the right goats at the right time, in the right conditions, reduce the need for chemical sprays? Continue reading Goats Vs Thistles!