| 5 RURAL PEOPLE » Andrew and Emma Martin and Mary Taylor “We both love Herefords. Their temperament is probably one of the main attractions. They are just nice and easy to work with. They are a good sound animal, and throw ideal calves, especially cross breeding with them. They have good longevity and fertility.” New era for Glenbrae Hereford stud Glenbrae’s annual on-farm bull sale is scheduled for June 1, the auction starting at 2pm with viewing before that. Richard Knowler When Andrew and Emma Martin take the lease of Glenbrae, a 570-hectare rolling hill country property in Central Hawke’s Bay, they will also take over the Glenbrae Hereford stud that was established by Emma’s father, Martin Taylor, over fty years ago. With a handful of very fertile river ats, Glenbrae is perfect for bringing the stud bulls up to peak condition before the annual sale. “Emma and I are both very proud to be part of the stud and know it is quite a responsibility to carry forward. We both love Herefords. Their temperament is probably one of the main attractions. They are just nice and easy to work with. They are a good sound animal, and throw ideal calves, especially cross breeding with them. They have good longevity and fertility.” Andrew and Emma currently farm a 530-hectare property neighbouring Glenbrae, and is home to 1500 breeding ewes, including hoggets, and 800 – 1000 trading lambs, depending on the season. About 100 mixed aged Angus and Angus/Hereford cows are run on the property, along with 25 rst calving heifers. All cows go to a Glenbrae Hereford bull. Although a few weaner steers are sold, most progeny are nished on farm. Along with the stud bulls, Glenbrae is home to 160 registered Hereford cows, including heifers. When Martin passed away about two years ago, Andrew and Emma came to the fore, assisting Emma’s mother, Mary, run Glenbrae as well as operating their own farm. Andrew and Emma’s long term lease of Glenbrae will mean that both properties will be run together, with the couple buying all stock. Mary will continue to be involved in the farm, providing an extra set of • to page 6 Specialising in Hay and Balage and supplying quality feed supplements. Contact Colin on 027 497 5713 or at jacobscontractingnz@gmail.com JACOBS CONTRACTING Proud to support Andrew and Emma Martin and Mary Taylor in the pursuit of breeding excellence Give us a call on 0800 2 GOLDPINE Jump on to www.goldpine.co.nz POSTS & POLES • OUTDOOR TIMBER • FARM BUILDINGS • OUTDOOR FURNITURE • WIRE, GATES & NETTING
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