11 seasons of NZ dairy farming experience with 2 seasons of Contract Milking experience.
We take pride in always working to the highest standards.
Very proficient in Minda recording and adaptable to new technology.
Milking 360 cows in a 132Ha, 54 Bail Rotary. We are using collars for our cows (CowTraq/ Nedap)
We achieved Ti Tihi for 23/24 season with 95% of Milk Quality Excellence.
Our average SCC for 23/24 season is at 92,000.
Currently managing one staff
Stock management
Pasture management
Training and managing farm staffs
Effluent management
Animal health recording
Milking 765 cows, 430ha (290 milking platform), 150ha allocated to dry stock, 54 Bail Rotary. 2015-2016 season – with high record of Milk Solids with Fonterra Grade Free Certificate and a Certificate of Achievement for Low Somatic Cell Count
Level 7 - NZQA BS Agriculture (Animal Science)
Primary ITO: Level 5 - Production Management
Level 4 - Dairy Farming;
Level 3 - Cattle Breeding
Level 3 - Animal Health and Husbandry;
Level 2 - General Skills;
Level 2 - Milk Quality (Stage 1 and 2);
Effluent Management;
Completed Dairy Trainings (Level 5)- Write a Business Plan; Business by the Numbers;
GrowSafe Chemical Approved Handler
Firearms license holder