Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy

Why I’m selling more cattle at today’s record prices and what it means for the farm

Now that the winter has finally passed we can let the remainder of the housed cattle to grass. Over the last few weeks I have decided which cattle I will sell and which I will return to grass. The next question is, should I sell more of them?

Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacy

By Maggie Tweedy of RNZ At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down. With five decades of breeding behind him, Thompson’s passion for...

Heavy Simmental cross feeder steers sell to 398c/$1887 at Biggenden

Discover standout sales at Biggenden meatworks with high prices for Simmental, Brangus, and Charolais cattle.

Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson’s life of legacy

Reading Time: 3 minutes Follow Country Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts. By Maggie Tweedie for Country Life At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down. With five decades of breeding behind him, Thompson’s passion for cattle – particularly the Simmental breed – remains as strong as ever. On a warm autumn afternoon in Central Hawke’s Bay, I made my way to Farm Road in Waipukurau to meet…