STUFF : RURAL - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website: "Finding New Zealand's top rams among the country's recorded sheep flocks has become much easier thanks to a big joint-venture genetic evaluation project. "

230FarmBusPlan: "How does it work? Goals and ambitions may differ considerably but the principles of planning and monitoring are the same for all farms. Farm monitoring involves taking regular measurements at key points in the process of converting grass into meat, milk or wool, or crops into produce. This provides the information needed to improve performance by identifying opportunities, solving problems and achieving objectives. "

: "How much do your pastures grow?
Monitoring growth is important to identify which paddocks need renovating, and from the best paddocks, what are the possible benefits. Monitoring can be direct (eg. by rising plate meter) or through recording stock days (possibly stock production) of paddocks."

: "Are you managing the number one commodity in your business - your money? Without money your farming business will not be viable and you can lose not only peace of mind but also your farm. That's an extreme circumstance, but managing your financial affairs correctly is a key to running your business successfully. "

XTRAMSN: homeandliving: Home Design: Paint and Paper: Five Tricks With Colour: "Five Tricks With Colour
Leanne Moore
The trick to choosing colour with confidence and creativity is learning how to work magic with paint.
Colour is important - it can transform an environment and set an ambiance. The correct combinations can also significantly alter your perception of a room.
Here's some colourful expert advice that will help you narrow down your choices, depending on whether your room needs to be vibrant or subtle - and in some cases, a mix of the two. "