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.
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Total results 50
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Johan and Kylie are also mindful of their bottom line and this page looks at the link between the operating profit and environmental footprint of Waiorongomai Valley Farm and how that compares with other dairy farms in the Waikato region.
Research•8 min read
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Read how, Ben and Allie Kink revisit their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.
Research•10 min read
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Budgeting, Justin and Melissa Slattery (East Waikato)Justin and Melissa Slattery have been on their 100 ha farm at Elstow, between Tahuna and Paeroa for 6 years. Their approach to farming is to be good stewards of the environment through having simple systems that are resource efficient.
Research•9 min read
Budgeting, Justin and Melissa Slattery (East Waikato)
Justin and Melissa Slattery have been on their 100 ha farm at Elstow, between Tahuna and Paeroa for 6 years. Their approach to farming is to be good stewards of the environment through having simple systems that are resource efficient.
Research•9 min read
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Budgeting, Tatua Supply Farm (East Waikato)The philosophy of this Tatua supply farm business has been to grow wealth through being profitable and sustainable.
Research•6 min read
Budgeting, Tatua Supply Farm (East Waikato)
The philosophy of this Tatua supply farm business has been to grow wealth through being profitable and sustainable.
Research•6 min read
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Budgeting, High Input System (South Waikato)This high input, highly stocked farm, depends on effective feed monitoring, efficient effluent management and improving herd fertility for success.
Research•16 min read
Budgeting, High Input System (South Waikato)
This high input, highly stocked farm, depends on effective feed monitoring, efficient effluent management and improving herd fertility for success.
Research•16 min read
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Budgeting, Corrie and Donna Smit (Bay of Plenty)Corrie and Donna Smit own this low input farm business near Edgecumbe, milking on two similar-sized platforms with a support block providing the majority of winter and young stock grazing.
Research•19 min read
Budgeting, Corrie and Donna Smit (Bay of Plenty)
Corrie and Donna Smit own this low input farm business near Edgecumbe, milking on two similar-sized platforms with a support block providing the majority of winter and young stock grazing.
Research•19 min read
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Budgeting, Rachel and Kenneth Short (Taranaki)Rachel and Kenneth Shorts' self-contained, very low input, organic, coastal Taranaki farm is embracing regenerative pasture management practices.
Research•24 min read
Budgeting, Rachel and Kenneth Short (Taranaki)
Rachel and Kenneth Shorts' self-contained, very low input, organic, coastal Taranaki farm is embracing regenerative pasture management practices.
Research•24 min read
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Budgeting, Medium Input (Canterbury)Camden Dairy Farm is in Bankside, 9km from Dunsandel. The farm is part of the Camden group whose stakeholders strive to operate a profitable, sustainable, and resilient business.
Research•15 min read
Budgeting, Medium Input (Canterbury)
Camden Dairy Farm is in Bankside, 9km from Dunsandel. The farm is part of the Camden group whose stakeholders strive to operate a profitable, sustainable, and resilient business.
Research•15 min read
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Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.
Research•12 min read
Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)
Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.
Research•12 min read
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Dairy Calf Opportunities, New Zealand Super Fund, FarmRightRead how, each year the New Zealand Super Fund (NZSF) Rural Land portfolio, managed by FarmRight revisits their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.
Research•6 min read
Dairy Calf Opportunities, New Zealand Super Fund, FarmRight
Read how, each year the New Zealand Super Fund (NZSF) Rural Land portfolio, managed by FarmRight revisits their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.
Research•6 min read
