Case studies
Want to see how the top operators are managing their farms? This section covers case studies for budgeting, milking, environmental impacts, and animal management.
Total results 26
Total results 26
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Environmental, Owl Farm (Waikato)
Owl Farm, owned by St Peters School in Cambridge, is a demonstration farm run for the benefit of the school, the students, the local community, and the dairy sector.
Research•2 min read
Environmental, Owl Farm (Waikato)
Owl Farm, owned by St Peters School in Cambridge, is a demonstration farm run for the benefit of the school, the students, the local community, and the dairy sector.
Research•2 min read
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Environmental, Steve Smith (Southland)
The AB Lime dairy farm in Winton, Southland, was converted to dairy in 2014 and has excellent infrastructure. The farm operates over 661ha consisting of a 466ha dairy platform, of which 373ha is effective and a further 73ha is in native bush.
Research•1 min read
Environmental, Steve Smith (Southland)
The AB Lime dairy farm in Winton, Southland, was converted to dairy in 2014 and has excellent infrastructure. The farm operates over 661ha consisting of a 466ha dairy platform, of which 373ha is effective and a further 73ha is in native bush.
Research•1 min read
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Environmental N leaching - Everest Family (Canterbury)
Discover the success story of the Everest family at Flemington Farm, Canterbury, as they pass on their legacy to son Paul.
Research•1 min read
Environmental N leaching - Everest Family (Canterbury)
Discover the success story of the Everest family at Flemington Farm, Canterbury, as they pass on their legacy to son Paul.
Research•1 min read
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Environmental, Campbell Tait (Canterbury)
Tait Family Trust is an intergenerational family-owned dairy business. The home farm (275ha total) is located in Lowcliffe, Ashburton and produces around 1,601kg MS/ha, 513kg MS/cow operating a system four production system.
Research•2 min read
Environmental, Campbell Tait (Canterbury)
Tait Family Trust is an intergenerational family-owned dairy business. The home farm (275ha total) is located in Lowcliffe, Ashburton and produces around 1,601kg MS/ha, 513kg MS/cow operating a system four production system.
Research•2 min read
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Environmental, George Moss (Taupo)
Tokoroa Pastoral Ltd is 70ha of Taupo deep sand soil type, milking 175 cows (2.6 cows/ha). The farm operates at system 2, with 7% of the annual feed supply brought onto the farm.
Research•2 min read
Environmental, George Moss (Taupo)
Tokoroa Pastoral Ltd is 70ha of Taupo deep sand soil type, milking 175 cows (2.6 cows/ha). The farm operates at system 2, with 7% of the annual feed supply brought onto the farm.
Research•2 min read
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Environmental, Terry Kilday (Canterbury)
Willsden is one of four dairy farms in the Camden Group plus support blocks. Willsden runs cross-bred cows with a stocking rate of 3.5 cows/ha, producing around 1550kg MS/ha.
Research•2 min read
Environmental, Terry Kilday (Canterbury)
Willsden is one of four dairy farms in the Camden Group plus support blocks. Willsden runs cross-bred cows with a stocking rate of 3.5 cows/ha, producing around 1550kg MS/ha.
Research•2 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Bill and Shirley Wright (Canterbury)
Bill and Shirley Wright are sheep and beef farm owners from Cave.
Research•8 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Bill and Shirley Wright (Canterbury)
Research•8 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Eric and Maxine Watson (Canterbury)
Eric and Maxine are arable farmers from Wakanui. They were part of a network of farmers in Canterbury who contributed to the direction of the FRNL research, influenced priorities, shared experiences and provided a practical check to research.
Research•10 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Eric and Maxine Watson (Canterbury)
Eric and Maxine are arable farmers from Wakanui. They were part of a network of farmers in Canterbury who contributed to the direction of the FRNL research, influenced priorities, shared experiences and provided a practical check to research.
Research•10 min read