Business Rural Autumn 2023

38 | Black Origin Flat Iron Steak. “In total we currently have 43,000 mixed age Wagyu cattle across the country. In New Zealand we are crossing the Wagyu genetics with Friesian cows from the dairy industry and transforming bobby calves into a high-quality meat, based on a grass diet, and finished in an environmentally friendly composting barn” • from page 37 Sitting at the heart of the company’s supply chain, NZ Wagyu has responsibility for growing the meat. Other businesses in the supply chain include a processing plant, butchery, a small goods business, Wagyu ready to eat meals and a number of restaurants. Established in 2015, Black Origin Wagyu has enjoyed great growth for the last five years, with demand for its products continuing the upwards trajectory. “The Wagyu industry has significant potential in New Zealand if it is done in the right way,” says Grant. “We have this beautiful land and water and largely we currently grow commodities. We could be producing a true high-quality, high-end product. We have the land and ability to do it. MEAT & WOOL » Black Origin Black Origin Oyster Blade Yakiniku Slices. Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty: R2 Bulls available after 15th May Yearling Bulls available after 10th October Contact: Dave and Juli Marshall Mobile 027 2051895 (Dave) https://www.facebook.com/benatradeangus/ Sired by: Te Mania 17565 Matauri H412 Baldrige Alternative Benatrade 18-16 Marshall Family - Breeding Functional Bulls Since 1938 benatradeangus@outlook.co.nz Every drop means quite a lot when it’s from Peters Genetics CLAYTON PETERS 03 204 8817 027 222 4421 JUSTIN WALLIS 03 976 6509 027 225 8330

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