Christopher Glassey

Qualifications

• M Agr. Sc. (Hon. 2), 1980, Massey University, New Zealand
• B Agr. Sc, 1977, Massey University, New Zealand

Areas of interest

• Pastoral dairy farm systems
• Herbage allowances for lactating dairy cows
• NZ and US Holstein Friesian strain trial comparisons
• NZ farm systems comparisons
• Animal evaluation
• Financial and physical performance indicators for NZ dairy farmers
• Environmental performance indicators for pastoral dairy farms and how they might be measured and improved.

Key accomplishments

• Industry: 1997-2005, a member of Dexcel Holstein Friesian strain trial committee comparing NZ Holstein Friesian with US Holstein Friesian in pasture based systems.
• National finals Judge, NZ Sharemilker of the Year, 2001-2003.
• 18 years working as a farm consultant with dairy farmers in the North and South Island of NZ. Employed by NZ Dairy Board, LIC and Dexcel.
• Established LIC’s FarmWise Consultancy in Northland region.
• Seven years working in research and development projects at Dexcel and DairyNZ: Key role in establishment of prototype farms project for dairy farming’s future.
• Numerous roadshow presentations, industry articles and technical contribution to industry conferences and seminars.
• Awards: The Distinguished Service Award for the NZ Dairy Industry, 2007, DairyNZ, Hamilton.

Career output summary

Other roles

New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management: Waikato Branch President, 2005-2008.