Woodview and Wagyu Articles

1.1. Wagyu-vordering só versnel
Author: Landbouweekblad    Date Published: 11 May 2018 2726

Die Suid-Afrikaanse Wagyubedryf is nog in sy kinderskoene, maar wen vinnig veld danksy genetiese vooruitgang. Dis ’n mark met baie potensiaal en die markversadigingspunt gaan eers oor agt jaar aanbreek, sê kenners. Learn more

1.2. Die wêreld se beste beesvleis
Author: Boerekos    Date Published: 31 March 2017 3977

Wagyubeeste van Japan lewer die wêreld se gesogste en duurste beesvleis. In dié land kry hulle baie spesiale behandeling. Op die plaas Woodview by Arlington is hierdie ras egter só gelukkig in die Vrystaatse ooptes en koue winters dat dit nie nodig is om hulle te masseer of bier te voer nie. Learn more

1.3. Producing Kobe Beef at R1 500/kg
Author: Farmer's Weekly    Date Published: 01 January 2010 3327

Brian Angus is the owner of the first and largest herd of Japanese Wagyu cattle in South Africa, 130 females and 25 bulls. He aims to introduce South African gourmets to locally produced Kobe beef, a famous delicacy which retails at R1 500/kg worldwide, thanks to its intense marbling and incredible tenderness. Annelie Coleman visited him on the farm Woodview near Arlington in the Free Stare to learn more. Learn more

2.1. Wagyu the caviar of beef
Author: Agriland    Date Published: 01 June 2008 2464

First it was caviar, foie gras and truffles creating a stir, now Japanese-style Kobe beef has tongues wagging and mouths watering across the globe at almost R1 500/kg.  Learn more

2.2. Introducing Woodview Kobe Style Beef
Author: Woodview    Date Published: 01 January 2016 3014

Wagyu is a breed of cattle native and unique in their genetics to Japan. The Japanese word Wagyu can be translated to mean Japanese beef - as 'wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means beef. These cattle are vigilantly guarded by Japanese farmers who have inherited the genetics from their ancestors and see it as their duty to protect this gift for future generations. Learn more