May 8th 2008
Private Treaty Bull Sale - now open
With the opening of the 2008 private treaty offering on Wednesday 7th, it is very apparent from farmer feedback that selecting bulls that have been bred for today's tough operating environment has never been more important.
This year we have 128 Angus, Stabilizer® and Simmental 2006 born bulls on offer that are scientifically proven to perform in a range of conditions.
"Everyone who has seen the line up of bulls has been impressed with the depth of quality in this years offering," says John Absolom. "We know it has been a tough season everywhere but we would like to offer you the opportunity to take a look at our line up."
Just call your nearest Regional Genetic Advisor or Head Office and we will coordinate and assist getting you to Rissington.
Rissington Breedline's cattle breeding programme is no lightweight operation. It is the culmination of years of research and development which has utilised scale, technology and rigorous selection standards to drive better productivity for farmers. With the knowledge that one breed cannot deliver everything, Rissington Breedline offers Stabilizer®, Angus and Red Angus as well as Simmental.
The systems and the science behind these breeds is what underpins the performance of meat producers, the suppliers and the end products themselves
To download your online copy of our catalogue click here.
Longevity of Stabilizer females proving to be outstanding for Hawke's Bay operation
Horizon Farming, a 90,000 stock unit operation in Hawke's Bay has been running Stabilizer cattle for a number of years and continue to be impressed by their performance in a range of conditions.
Managing Director Bill Ritchie says, "Commercially we operate Stabilizer® cattle and have found the mature weights and optimal performance robust at moderate mature weights, weaning weights are exceptional within a fair season. Conception rates are particularly pleasing over shortened matings and subsequent calf drops. The longevity of the females is proving to be outstanding and the animals ability to forage has also allowed the business to turn the pasture composition of some properties completely around whilst also retaining optimal output performance."
Horizon Farming is a breeding partner for Rissington Breedline Stabilizer® and Angus genetics. They also run the Primera® progeny test flock and Highlander® ewes.
"Beyond Reasonable Drought" field day, Wednesday, 14 May
A four-year soil conservation project culminates this coming Wednesday with a field day on Bonaveree Farm, Marlborough. The Starborough-Flaxbourne project stemmed from farmers' fear that a continuous run of droughts was destroying their land and has resulted in findings with relevance to farmers throughout New Zealand who are facing the reality of climate change.
The team at Rissington Breedline support the work carried out in this project and strongly encourage you to attend "Beyond Reasonable Drought - adapting dryland farming to climate change" which will be held at the Avery family's Bonavaree Farm, 309 Grassmere Road, on Wednesday, 14 May, 9.30am-3.45pm.
We are often asked how our genetics perform in dry conditions, this your chance to see for yourself and discuss performance with chairman and field day host, Doug Avery of Bonavaree Farm. He acknowledges that despite record low rainfall, Rissington Breedline bloodlines are one reason he's turning an improved profit.
Take State Highway 1 south from Blenheim, 10km south of Seddon, opposite the Lake Grassmere saltworks. Meet at 'Bonavaree' woolshed, 309 Grassmere Road, Seddon, Marlborough, Morning tea available from 9.00am.
Special Note - Bluebridge offers half-price fares, to Marlborough drought field day
Freight company Strait Shipping is offering half-price fares across Cook Strait on it's Bluebridge ferry, to anyone attending the ‘Beyond Reasonable Drought' field day in Marlborough on Wednesday, May 14.
The discounted fare of $27.50 for adults and $65 for cars, crossing the Strait is valid from May 10-18. The fares can be claimed by phoning 0800 844 844 and quoting concession number 10524.
