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    Our deer are farm raised, grass fed and free from hormones or antibiotics. They live a good life & we want to share it!

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    Developments at Clayton Station

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    Imagine enjoying your morning coffee on the deck of your own private cottage, taking in the brisk fresh air and vast expanse of the country land, surrounded by snow capped mountains, just metres away
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    Raincliff Station US Sales Trip Follow Up

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    A few months back, we visited Raincliff Station with the intention of showing more about the farm and its people following David and Ellie’s US Sales Trip. David Morgan says it’s family bonds that are
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    Apr 24, 2020
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    New Irrigation at Northbank

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    Adam Waite, Farm Manager at Northbank Station, is in the process of implementing a new pivot irrigation system. It has certainly been an investment in both time and energy getting it in place but, wit
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    May 30, 2019
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    Adam Waite at Northbank Station

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    Northbank Station has been operating for over 23 years and three years ago Adam Waite came on board as Farm Manager. During that time he has made many improvements, including beginning the switch from
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    Dec 13, 2018
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    Planting Natives at Northbank Station

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    Following the installation of new fencing and a new irrigation system, Northbank Station has made some exciting improvements including the planting of native trees with the help of Rakaia Volunteer Fi
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    Nov 20, 2018
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    Farming a large herd of Red and Wapiti, Wakaepa Farm

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    Location - Whitecliffs, Central Canterbury foothills  Owner - Evan Frew Manager - Andy Keating Located in Whitecliffs is the 1200 hectares of Wakaepa Farm. Farming a large herd of Red and Wapiti, cros
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    Jul 29, 2018
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    Weaner Deer - Autumn 2018

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    From Foothill To Flats Whyte Farm, Canterbury, South Island The farm cycle continues in Autumn when fawns born in November/December are weaned from their mothers and often transferred to the flat coun
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    Whyte Farming Story

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    The Whyte Farming operation goes back generations. Handed down by his dad, Donald Whyte has kept the business in the family and now his son Glen is taking on more involvement. Four generations have n
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    Aug 18, 2020
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    Stephanie Schneider reports on the first day of Glen Whyte’s USA sales tour

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    Glen Whyte embarked on a sales tour to the USA in September, presenting Mountain River Cervena Venison to a variety of chefs and restaurants around the country. The first day of the tour saw Glen in B
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    Dec 23, 2019
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    New Fencing at Clayton Station

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    Coming into summer, it’s a great time to repair or build new fencing. Clayton Station are doing exactly that, extending the area fenced for deer farming and fixing up some of the 410 hectares already
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    Dec 21, 2018
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    Mt Hutt Station, Bruce and Becky Hood

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    Welcome to Mt Hutt Station! We visited Bruce and Becky Hood who run the farm, to learn more about the farm's background, their operations, and lifestyle. Mt Hutt Station is located in Canterbury, wher
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    Nov 28, 2018
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    Glenn Whyte Farm - update August 2018

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    As we start to see some glimmers of springtime, last week we took a visit to Glenn Whyte’s farm near Alford Forest, Canterbury to see how he and his deer have fared during the winter.  Thankfully, thi
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    Aug 22, 2018
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    Located in Waikari Valley, Iffley Land Ltd

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    Located in Waikari Valley, North Canterbury, Iffley Land supply Mountain River with deer. Owner - John and Pauline McGrath  Manager - Scott and Jo Hassall  Panorama of Iffley - the forest block is the
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