Grass-fed beef from New Zealand backyards
Naturally raised on lifestyle blocks in Whangārei and Northland. Better for you, better for the animals, better for the land.
Place your orderBackyard Beef was created with a simple idea in mind: better beef, raised naturally on New Zealand backyards.
We work with lifestyle blocks and small farms where animals are grass-fed, well-handled, and given space to roam. These herds are raised on real pasture, not in feedlots, with a focus on animal welfare, healthy soils, and long-term, sustainable land use.
Based in Whangārei, Northland, Backyard Beef connects these small-scale producers with people who care about how their food is grown.
"Our farms may be smaller, but the care is bigger."
Our approach is built on
Grass-fed, naturally raised beef
Finished on pasture, not grain feedlots. The way beef should be raised.
Lifestyle and family-run blocks
Smaller herds, more attention, calmer animals.
Sustainable, low-intensity farming
Caring for soil, water, and biodiversity.
Short, transparent supply chains
Fewer steps between the paddock and your plate.
The science
Why grass-fed makes a difference
It's not just marketing. Research shows grass-fed beef has a genuinely different nutritional profile than grain-fed alternatives.
3-5x more Omega-3 fatty acids
Essential for heart health and brain function. Grass-fed cattle convert the omega-3s from pasture into their meat.
2-4x more CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
A naturally occurring fatty acid linked to reduced inflammation and improved metabolic health.
Better Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio
Grass-fed typically has a 1.5:1 ratio versus 6:1 or higher in grain-fed — closer to what our bodies need.
Higher in Vitamin E & antioxidants
Natural grazing produces meat with more of the micronutrients your body needs.
Plus, with Backyard Beef
No antibiotics
Our cattle are never given routine antibiotics
No added hormones
Growth happens naturally, at the animal's pace
100% pasture finished
No grain finishing — ever
Fully traceable
Know exactly which farm your beef came from
Meet the farm
Real families, real pastures, real care
The next generation learning to care for our herd
On lifestyle blocks across Northland, our cattle roam freely on rolling green pastures. It's farming the way it used to be done.
Smaller herds mean each animal gets individual attention. Our farmers know their cattle by name, not number.
Animal welfare comes first
Our animals are humanely processed on farm by licensed professionals. They remain in a calm, familiar environment right up to the final moment. No trucking, no long transport, and far less stress.
A quiet, low-stress end is not only kinder for the animal, it also supports superior meat quality: better texture, tenderness, and flavour.
On-farm processing
Removes the stress of loading and transport, producing consistently tender, high-quality beef.
Three simple steps
From your order to your freezer — here's how it works.
Choose your cut
Quarter, half, or whole — pick the size that fits your freezer and your family.
Tell us your preferences
Steak thickness, mince portions, sausage flavours — your beef, cut your way.
Collect & enjoy
Pick up from Tikipunga, vacuum-sealed and ready for your freezer.
From paddock to plate
The result? Beautifully marbled, grass-fed beef with exceptional flavour and tenderness. Perfect for roasts, steaks, slow-cooked dishes, and everyday meals.
Our beef is aged for 10 days before processing, then expertly cut to your preferences by our local butcher. You'll fill your freezer with premium cuts that taste better than anything you'll find at the supermarket, and at a better price.
See our pricing
Now taking orders for the next batch
Better beef. Better price.
Direct from the paddock.
Premium grass-fed beef at $15/kg — less than you'd pay at the supermarket, with quality you won't find there.
Grass-fed & pasture finished
Dry-aged for tenderness
Northland lifestyle blocks
$500 deposit secures your spot • Pay balance on harvest day • Pickup in Tikipunga