| 55 Andy and Janeen Keating have developed a farm-to-table operation. “We were happy with how our animals were doing, and how we were farming, so thought we would like to try and supply some of what we produce to our local communities as well as for export.” MEAT & WOOL » Wakaepa Farm ~ than leafy brassicas in the farm’s heavy clay soils, Andy said. “Feeding our stock is number one for us - generally if they are well fed everything else is good.” The deer operation supplies Mountain River Venison, at Rakaia, while hybrid weaners are also sold for processing. Red fawns are kept for replacements. The Angus herd supports pasture management and provides a reliable product for meat sales. It was during their time finishing animals at Hororata that Wakaepa Farm Meats was born. “We were happy with how our animals were doing, and how we were farming, so thought we would like to try and supply some of what we produce to our local communities as well as for export.” Animals are processed at Ashburton Meat Processors and cut down, packed and frozen by the team at Darfield Village Meats. The vacuum-packed meat is sold online and locally, including to Café on the Green in Glentunnel, which uses it in pies and sausage rolls. “Feedback has been great. Quality seems to be top,” Andy said. “I think now with the price of meat, consumers want quality when buying red meat, which is what we are trying to supply.” 027 433 1917 | andy@hurunuihelicopters.co.nz Locally owned & operated FULL AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Killing gorse is our specialty, if you have a problem with gorse, give us a go at it!
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