High altitude coastal Taranaki farm, 2000+mm annual rainfall, moderate to hilly contour, limited supplement area available so understanding pasture management, and potentially use of dry stock to mantain pasture quality important.
Pugging and weeds can be difficult to manage. Have used cropping to help develop pasture areas, but development ate slowed due to low current payout. 180 Ha platform with support block adjacent and available if required.
Monitoring and undestanding of whole farm system required.