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- West Auckland fatal ram attack: Son headlocked animal as he called for help 19/04/2024
  The son went searching for his parents after he couldn't find them in their home. […]
- Horticulture: Avocado orchard tours a chance for Katikati couple to branch out 19/04/2024
  “Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two." […]
- Kerikeri retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in historic reserve 19/04/2024
  A Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why. […]
Farming News
- Channelling demonic forces
  From left, Ingrid Torelli, David Dastmalchian and Laura Gordon in "Late Night with the Devil. […]
- Synthetic opioid found in fake diazepam - DIANZ
  The fake diazepam tablet was blue, circular and had no markings, says DIANZ. Photo: DIANZ A highly p […]

Country News
- 'She's got everything you want in a cow'
  Country Life - A 40-litres-of-milk-a-day Friesian called Evie has been Supreme Champion Holstein at the New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show for two […]
- Injuries from ram attack like being hit by a car - animal expert
  After two people died this week in an apparent ram attack, New Zealand animal behaviour researcher says male farm animals can be dangerous - especiall […]
- Salmon farm says tuk-tuk trial a success, ordering more
  A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful, they are going to get more. […]
- Invasive velvetleaf discoveries at Waikato farms a 'wake-up call' for agricultural sector
  Velvetleaf can grow up to 2.5 metres tall, it has large, heart-shaped leaves with pointy tips and velvety hairs, and small, buttery yellow flowers. […]
- Sharesies to host online trading of Fonterra shares
  Co-chief executive Leighton Roberts said the agreement offered a new line of business and should improve liquidity in Fonterra shares. […]
- Dry weather good for fruit and vege growers, but farmers hanging out for rain
  A lack of rain on the North Island's East Coast may be good for the area's fruit and vegetable growers - but the dry is starting to bite for […]
- PGW cuts earnings forecast by $7m
  Weaker agricultural market conditions have forced the rural services company to cut its full-year earnings forecast. […]
- New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year
  Organisers of the show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable. […]
- Craft beer: Taranaki back-country spawns 'remarkably different' hops
  A Taranaki brewer is excited about the distinctive flavour of beer made from hops grown in the region's hill country. […]
- Low lamb prices could see more farmers planting trees
  "Hardly any" sheep and beef farmers are breaking even and many will be looking for other uses for their land, agricultural consultant says. […]
- NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia
  Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours. […]

Meat Cuts

Today’s lamb cuts make full use of the whole carcase. Understanding the various cuts as a farmer and breeder are important parts of your breeding plan.By knowing what is being produced and what the consumer is looking for, you can better define your plans.

Below you can see photos of the various cuts produced and on the recipes page you can see some recipes that help explain what sections of the carcass are cooked in what manner.

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Forequarter

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Full Loin

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Full Leg

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Southdown Sheep Society, NZ

"The sheep with an illustrious past and a very bright future"

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Meat Cuts

Forequarter

Full Loin

Full Leg

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