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MEMBER’S LISTING: Jersey Cross Dairy Heifer Calves

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

Member’s Listing: 20 x A2/A2 Jersey cross dairy heifer Calves for sale near Matamata. Continue reading MEMBER’S LISTING: Jersey Cross Dairy Heifer Calves

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The Private Life of Cows

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

This documentary on cows is part of a farming series that reveals the hidden lives of our farm animals. By spending time with a herd, Jimmy Doherty tries to find answers to many questions, such as how intelligent are cows? How does a cow work out who is the boss? And why are cows so sensitive to sudden movement? Continue reading The Private Life of Cows

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Shear Hard Work

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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Cowpats and Our Ecosystem

August 20, 2021August 19, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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New Uses for NZ Wool

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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Chicken Shivers

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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The Harris’s Wickton Red Devons

July 19, 2019November 29, 2019 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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A Whole Philosophy

July 18, 2019February 18, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

The Alexanders’ lucky herd of cows all have names and feed on the best, diverse organic pasture Continue reading A Whole Philosophy

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Community Beef Backlash

June 27, 2019November 29, 2019 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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Dairy X Angus and X Hereford Heifers and Steers

May 2, 2019February 18, 2021 Organic Dairy Pastoral Group

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

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