Displaying items by tag: Focus Genetics

Sunday, 28 May 2017 07:55

Farming will cop environmental tsunami

Environmental awareness is a “tsunami coming down on us,” says the sheep breeding programme manager for Focus Genetics, Richard Lee.

Published in General News

A North Island trial comparing the value of lambs sired by low versus high genetic merit rams validates that using genetic data does pay off.

Published in Farm Health
Saturday, 20 February 2016 09:26

Better ram genes do pay off

A North Island trial comparing the value of lambs sired by low versus high genetic merit rams validates that using genetic data does pay off.

Published in General News
Monday, 21 December 2015 15:55

Farming genetics making more sense

Seeking to offer products that meet demand, by using new technologies in the most cost-effective manner, just makes sense, says Focus Genetics chief executive Gavin Foulsham.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 18 September 2014 11:55

Landcorp completes Focus Genetics purchase

LANDCORP FARMING Ltd is now sole owner of livestock genetics business, Focus Genetics, after it acquired the remaining 33% shareholding from Rissington Breedline.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 05 November 2013 09:04

Breeding facial eczema resistance

NEW ZEALAND'S LARGEST red meat genetics company is raising the bar in an effort to reduce the impact of facial eczema heading south and becoming more prevalent throughout New Zealand.

Published in General News

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