In this episode, as part of the Country-Wide’s Beef Country series Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks to Leefield Station Farm Manager, Greg Crombie. As one of the oldest stations in Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley region, Leefield Station Angus has grown and expanded its Angus stud sourcing genetics from a range of well known Angus dispersal sales and bull selection under the management of Greg.

He shares how the integration of viticulture onto the flats has meant their cattle operation  is predominately on their most challenging arid terrain which is a strong point of difference for their selection of resilient cattle. 

Guest:
Greg Crombie, Farm Manager

Host:
Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide

With decades of experience in cattle genetics and performance breeding, Greg oversees 300 Angus cows raised under some of the most demanding farming conditions in the country. He discusses the importance of calving ease, fertility, and controlling mature cow weight in their stud programme, and how these traits are aligned with the needs of commercial hill country farmers across New Zealand.

The Leefield Angus Stud has been developed using strong foundation females and carefully selected genetics from leading herds across the country. Greg explains how their rigorous culling process ensures only the most resilient bulls progress to sale.

Greg explains how they have  implemented one of the country’s largest solar-powered water systems which has led to significantly increasing stock units on hill country. He also discusses the  genetic strategies that underpin Leefield Angus growing success today.

Join Leefield Station for their annual on farm Angus Bull Sale: 
3pm Sunday 15 June 2025
1171 Waihopai Valley Road, RD 6, Blenheim, Marlborough.

For more information, along with their soon to be available Bull Catalogue, visit their webpage

https://marisco.co.nz/pages/leefield-station-annual-on-farm-bull-sale

Or feel free to call or email Greg directly: Greg@leefieldstation.co.nz M: 0275511011 or email: events@leefieldstation.co.nz

To sign up to the Leefield Station Bull Sale mailing list email them at events@leefieldstation.co.nz

In this episode, as part of the Country-Wide&rsquo;s Beef Country series Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks to Leefield Station Farm Manager, Greg Crombie. As one of the oldest stations in Marlborough&rsquo;s Waihopai Valley region, Leefield Station Angus has grown and expanded its Angus stud sourcing genetics from a range of well known Angus dispersal sales and bull selection under the management of Greg.
He shares how the integration of viticulture onto the flats has meant their cattle operation&nbsp; is predominately on their most challenging arid terrain which is a strong point of difference for their selection of resilient cattle.&nbsp;
Guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Greg Crombie, Farm Manager</li>
</ul>
Host:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah Perriam-Lampp, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Country-Wide</li>
</ul>
With decades of experience in cattle genetics and performance breeding, Greg oversees 300 Angus cows raised under some of the most demanding farming conditions in the country. He discusses the importance of calving ease, fertility, and controlling mature cow weight in their stud programme, and how these traits are aligned with the needs of commercial hill country farmers across New Zealand.
The Leefield Angus Stud has been developed using strong foundation females and carefully selected genetics from leading herds across the country. Greg explains how their rigorous culling process ensures only the most resilient bulls progress to sale.
Greg explains how they have&nbsp; implemented one of the country&rsquo;s largest solar-powered water systems which has led to significantly increasing stock units on hill country. He also discusses the&nbsp; genetic strategies that underpin Leefield Angus growing success today.
Join Leefield Station for their annual on farm Angus Bull Sale:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">3pm Sunday 15 June 2025</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">1171 Waihopai Valley Road, RD 6, Blenheim, Marlborough.</li>
</ul>
For more information, along with their soon to be available Bull Catalogue, visit their webpage
<a href="https://marisco.co.nz/pages/leefield-station-annual-on-farm-bull-sale">https://marisco.co.nz/pages/leefield-station-annual-on-farm-bull-sale</a>
Or feel free to call or email Greg directly: Greg@leefieldstation.co.nz M: 0275511011 or email: events@leefieldstation.co.nz
To sign up to the Leefield Station Bull Sale mailing list email them at events@leefieldstation.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.

Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO & Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media

For more information & to subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.
Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO &amp; Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media
For more information &amp; to subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

The Country-Wide Podcast

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.

Hosts: Editor of Country-Wide, Rebecca Greaves and CountryWide Media’s Managing Director, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.
Hosts: Editor of Country-Wide, Rebecca Greaves and CountryWide Media’s Managing Director, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit <a href="http://www.country-wide.co.nz">www.country-wide.co.nz</a>

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