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An ancient breed that can provide a solution to sustainable cattle farming. The Nguni is widely acknowledged to be an outstanding beef breed for optimal production under harsh conditions.
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Welcome to the official website of Nguni Australia

Our mission is to conserve, regenerate, and market Nguni cattle in Australia through herd recognition, education, promotion and fellowship. Furthermore, through the Nguni's unique traits we hope to foster a symbiotic relationship between country, cattle, and man. A relationship which results in the well-being and regenerative health of land, animal, and human. 

Why the Nguni Breed of Cattle?
maximum sustainable profit per hectare

Nguni cattle offer a unique, economically sustainable advantage to the beef farmer and are an excellent choice for informed business managers of beef production systems and those passionate about regenerative farming. The Nguni breed of cattle has acclimatised over centuries to harsh conditions and have the ability to perform under the most extreme of conditions. After more than 24 centuries of exposure to infectious disease (e.g., trypanosomiasis, heart water), tick country, drought, and some of the most extreme environments in the world, Nguni's have proven to be the ultimate survivors. 

Our holistic approach is aimed at integrating five primary pillars:

Conservation
Regeneration
Sustainability
Fellowship
Promotion
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Conservation: Of primary importance to Nguni Australia is the conservation of both the genetic and genomic fingerprint of the Nguni. The Nguni is, without a doubt, the hardiest and most parasite and disease resistant of cattle breeds. Along with this, they have excellent hormonal balance and the highest practical fertility of African breeds. Their biology was shaped by nature, as only the most resilient survived. They are the perfect example of unimproved (no interference by man) cattle and are one of the last unimproved cattle breeds in the world. Due to this, conservation of the Nguni that is true to type is critical.

Regeneration: For Nguni Australia, regeneration means putting life at the centre of every action and decision we make. From understanding the Nguni's part in regenerative farming and grazing; to uncovering and researching the Nguni's role in regenerating human health through its nutrient dense meat. We believe that the Nguni breed is the key to creating a symbiotic relationship between humans, land, and cattle. A relationship which restores and rehabilitates all on multiple levels.

Sustainability: To ensure that we are able to fulfil the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, we need to focus our efforts on creating a food system which connects people and communities directly with their farmer. The Nguni provides the opportunity for ancestral agricultural practices, grass grazed, and no chemical input farming, whilst still providing maximum profit per hectare. 

Fellowship: In order to reach our vision for the Nguni in Australia and internationally, collaboration between like minded people is key. Collaboration is a key part of the success of any organisation. Executed through a clearly defined vision and mission and based on transparent and constant communication.

Promotion: We aim to support the promotion of the Nguni breed through education, support, and encouragement. By enlightening others to the benefits of the Nguni and by helping them to understand it's history, we know that we will attract other farmers who hold similar values in respect to Nguni conservation, regenerative farming, sustainable food systems, and comradeship. 

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