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Looking for more info about who we are and how we work? You’ve come to the right place. The Onefarm blog is a home for the pursuit of yield and insights into how we work. You’ll find a series of articles below on everything from what sort of cattle yard is best for kiwi farms to the latest innovations in agriculture.

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A circular forcing pen and drafting gates

Circular Forcing Pens and Drafting Gates Explained

Circular forcing pens and drafting gates can transform how you muster. Here's our honest take on what works, what doesn't, and why yard design matters.

Circular Forcing Pens and Drafting Gates Explained

Circular forcing pens and drafting gates can transform how you muster. Here's our honest take on what works, what doesn't, and why yard design matters.

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Do Your Cattle Yards Add or Subtract Property Value?

Do Your Cattle Yards Add or Subtract Property V...

In NZ's rural property market, cattle yard condition shapes buyer perception and sale price more than most sellers realise. Here's what to know before you list.

Do Your Cattle Yards Add or Subtract Property V...

In NZ's rural property market, cattle yard condition shapes buyer perception and sale price more than most sellers realise. Here's what to know before you list.

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Cattle Yard Sizing: Match Your Yard to Your Herd

Cattle Yard Sizing: Match Your Yard to Your Herd

Get cattle yard sizing right the first time. This guide covers how to match yard capacity to your herd size, handler safety, and future growth.

Cattle Yard Sizing: Match Your Yard to Your Herd

Get cattle yard sizing right the first time. This guide covers how to match yard capacity to your herd size, handler safety, and future growth.

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How to Use a Cattle Crush Solo, Safely

How to Use a Cattle Crush Solo, Safely

Solo cattle crush use is a reality on most family farms. Here's practical guidance on how to work the crush safely when no one else is around.

How to Use a Cattle Crush Solo, Safely

Solo cattle crush use is a reality on most family farms. Here's practical guidance on how to work the crush safely when no one else is around.

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A farmer handling a cattle yard solo.

How to Handle Cattle Yards Solo Without Getting...

Handling cattle yards solo doesn't mean cutting corners on safety. Here's how to work stock confidently on your own, every single time.

How to Handle Cattle Yards Solo Without Getting...

Handling cattle yards solo doesn't mean cutting corners on safety. Here's how to work stock confidently on your own, every single time.

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How to Choose the Right Cattle Yard Design for Your Property

How to Choose the Right Cattle Yard Design for ...

Choosing the right cattle yard design is one of the biggest decisions you'll make on your property. Here's what to think through before you commit.

How to Choose the Right Cattle Yard Design for ...

Choosing the right cattle yard design is one of the biggest decisions you'll make on your property. Here's what to think through before you commit.