Focusing on shedding composites has reshaped farming at Waitohi Peaks, where Andrew, Sara, Digby and Guy Heard run both stud and commercial flocks in North Canterbury hill country.

In this episode, Jo Scott speaks with the Heards about their shift to shedding composites, the workload and cost savings, genetic progress, and the opportunities they see for building more resilient and profitable sheep systems.

Guests:
Sara, Andrew and Guy Heard, Waitohi Peaks

Host:
Jo Scott, Genetic Specialist, Targeted Breeding

 

Andrew, Sara and Guy Heard are building a resilient sheep farming operation at Waitohi Peaks in North Canterbury. After years in large-scale organic farming, they’ve focused their stud and commercial flocks on shedding composites, valuing their low-input advantages, cost-savings and adaptability to hill country conditions.

They share insights into the practicalities of transitioning to shedding sheep, from genetic progress and resilience to facial eczema and parasite tolerance, through to workload savings and profitability. The Heards also talk about the importance of recorded genetics, collaboration with other breeders, and their vision for developing robust, profitable sheep that make farming easier and more sustainable.

 

Contact the Heards to find out more here:

Email: waitohipeaks@gmail.com

Phone: Guy - 027 774 2553  Andrew - 021 272 7522

 

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Focusing on shedding composites has reshaped farming at Waitohi Peaks, where Andrew, Sara, Digby and Guy Heard run both stud and commercial flocks in North Canterbury hill country.
In this episode, Jo Scott speaks with the Heards about their shift to shedding composites, the workload and cost savings, genetic progress, and the opportunities they see for building more resilient and profitable sheep systems.
Guests:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sara, Andrew and Guy Heard, Waitohi Peaks</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Jo Scott, Genetic Specialist, Targeted Breeding</li>
</ul>
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Andrew, Sara and Guy Heard are building a resilient sheep farming operation at Waitohi Peaks in North Canterbury. After years in large-scale organic farming, they&rsquo;ve focused their stud and commercial flocks on shedding composites, valuing their low-input advantages, cost-savings and adaptability to hill country conditions.
They share insights into the practicalities of transitioning to shedding sheep, from genetic progress and resilience to facial eczema and parasite tolerance, through to workload savings and profitability. The Heards also talk about the importance of recorded genetics, collaboration with other breeders, and their vision for developing robust, profitable sheep that make farming easier and more sustainable.
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Contact the Heards to find out more here:
Email: waitohipeaks@gmail.com
Phone: Guy - 027 774 2553&nbsp; Andrew - 021 272 7522
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SHEEP Country

SHEEP Country, hosted by genetics specialist Jo Scott, brings you New Zealand’s most inspiring stories and technical insights with the aim of breeding and farming the world’s best sheep.

Jo speaks with stud breeders, commercial farmers and industry leaders across the value chain, from genetic innovation and animal health through to wool, meat marketing and farm systems, arming you with the best knowledge from behind and beyond the farm gate.

SHEEP Country is produced by the Proud Country Network, owned by CountryWide Media, and complements the annual SHEEP Country magazine released every year in September.

SHEEP Country, hosted by genetics specialist Jo Scott, brings you New Zealand&rsquo;s most inspiring stories and technical insights with the aim of breeding and farming the world&rsquo;s best sheep.
Jo speaks with stud breeders, commercial farmers and industry leaders across the value chain, from genetic innovation and animal health through to wool, meat marketing and farm systems, arming you with the best knowledge from behind and beyond the farm gate.
SHEEP Country is produced by the Proud Country Network, owned by CountryWide Media, and complements the annual SHEEP Country magazine released every year in September.

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