Farmer case studies from around New Zealand
Case study – Bayden Anderson, Hawke’s Bay – Stampede CM142
New grass bred for yield and animal health is helping one sheep and beef farm wean more lambs off mum in the drought-prone hills of southern Hawke’s Bay.
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Case study – Michael Gunn, Waipukurau – Stampede CM142
Trying to pick up sick sheep and pull them out of dams during his early years of shepherding was enough to put Michael Gunn off ryegrass staggers for good. So when he heard about a new novel endophyte ryegrass bred for both high growth and safe grazing, the Hawke’s Bay red meat farmer couldn’t wait to try it.
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Case study – Ben Heslop, South Otago – Stampede CM142
Fast lamb growth and good drought recovery in autumn 2024 turned a new grass experiment into full scale pasture renewal this season to enhance red meat production in South Otago.
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Case study – Mitchell family, South Otago – clover
Coaxing more out of an intensive system that’s already producing well can be easier said than done.
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