Beef-on-Dairy enters a new phase as farmers breed for value beyond the farm gate
Beef-on-dairy is entering a new phase as farmers’ breeding decisions increasingly consider the value an animal can deliver beyond the farm gate.
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First CRV-sired calves signal next chapter at Donald’s Farm
The first CRV-sired calves are on the ground at Donald’s Farm, bringing the South Auckland farm’s breeding journey into its next chapter.
Ten years of Alias: celebrating one of CRV's standout sires
On 25 July, Meander SB Alias ET turns 10. For a working bull, that's a rare milestone. Even after a decade, Alias remains one of CRV's most trusted sires, with daughters continuing to impress farmers for their production, udders and fertility.
No need to select Bobbied for beef calves this season
Based on farmer feedback, we've added a new calf fate option in myHERD — allowing you to record a calf as sold at calving without first assigning a NAIT tag.
Fonterra Genetic Gain Pilot: up to $3,000 customer funding for eligible CRV customers
Fonterra's 2026/27 On-farm solutions programme includes a new Genetic Gain Pilot offering customer funding of up to $3,000 + GST per farm. As one of the eligible providers, CRV can support Fonterra-supplying customers who may qualify for this funding.
A smarter way to record health events in myHERD
Keeping accurate health records is a critical part of managing a dairy herd in New Zealand.