Conformation - a Guide
Understanding what cattle should look like - and what are undesirable traits.
The Basics
ARTICLES
Two summer grasses
Discover two lesser-known summer grasses on New Zealand lifestyle blocks: Brown Top and Weeping Grass. Learn how to identify them, their role in pasture, and whether they’re friends or foes.
Pasture & Fertiliser
Australian Sedge
Australian Sedge is an aggressive, invasive weed spreading through North Island pastures. Learn how to identify and manage it effectively before it becomes unmanageable.
Pasture & Fertiliser
Grass species
An introduction to identifying common grasses in New Zealand pastures. Learn when and how to observe grass flowering and why it matters for pasture quality.
Pasture & Fertiliser
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