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Celebrating 50 years!
Est.
Gerard Chesterman, Hugh Chesterman, Chris Chesterman, Jennifer Chesterman, Bryar Clayton,
Allie Chesterman, Lachie Davidson, Izzy Barbalich and Glen Chesterman at the 2021 sale.
Koanui represents five generations of family
commitment to farming
Our herd: Established at 220 registered females in 1972, with 800 set to calve in 2022.
Our focus: Genetics for functional, practical and profitable beef production for our clients.
Whole herd genomic, health and performance testing remains essential.
Our goal: To maximise selection pressure towards profitable traits to breed some of
New Zealand’s highest quality Polled Herefords.
Chris with parents and stud founders Fred running the native Chris and Fred with Blueprint accepting the
Annette and Fred with Butler 16, 1988. planting programme. Meat and Wool Cup, Hawke’s Bay Show 1991.
