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Rosedale
Romneys are farmed on 600 hectares in the Waikaka Valley.
1500 stud/performance recorded ewes are farmed as part of the
commercial operation, with a stocking rate of 7su/acre wintered
in 1999. Since 1990 wool production has averaged 7.95kg/su (8.85kg/su
inc. slipe), lamb killing weights 16kg and lamb production over
20 lambs/ha.
Mission statement
Production in an intensive system is our main objective, with
the competition effect our strongest culling tool. Rosedale Rams
bred under this system shift well to different location, from
the Southland Plains to the North Island Hill Country. We have
a responsibility as breeders to supply only rams which are capable
of lifting clients' production. Every Ram we sell has the ability
to do this. |visit "Online ram sales"|
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