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 9
Total results 9
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Flexible Milking, John Totty (Canterbury)
The page covers a farmer's experience with a flexible milking schedule, milking 10 times in seven days (10-in-7), which has led to improved animal health, profitability, and staff retention.
Research•22 min read
Flexible Milking, John Totty (Canterbury)
The page covers a farmer's experience with a flexible milking schedule, milking 10 times in seven days (10-in-7), which has led to improved animal health, profitability, and staff retention.
Research•22 min read
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Flexible Milking, Angela Reid (Northern Southland)
Angela Reid manages North South Farms, a property under FarmRight management in Northern Southland.
Research•5 min read
Flexible Milking, Angela Reid (Northern Southland)
Research•5 min read
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Flexible Milking, Daryl and Karyn Johnson (Taranaki)
Three, two, done For most people, three doesn’t go into two. But for Taranaki farmers Daryl and Karyn Johnson, that formula has proven to be a winner, helping them improve herd health, staff wellbeing and farm profitability.
Research•6 min read
Flexible Milking, Daryl and Karyn Johnson (Taranaki)
Three, two, done For most people, three doesn’t go into two. But for Taranaki farmers Daryl and Karyn Johnson, that formula has proven to be a winner, helping them improve herd health, staff wellbeing and farm profitability.
Research•6 min read
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Flexible Milking, Ed Von Randow (North Otago)
Craigmore Farms’ Oamaru pod manager, Ed von Randow oversees five dairy farms in North Otago. In the 2020/21 season, Waiareka farm will be making the shift to full season 3-in-2 milking. We will be following Waiareka farm as part of the project.
Research•13 min read
Flexible Milking, Ed Von Randow (North Otago)
Craigmore Farms’ Oamaru pod manager, Ed von Randow oversees five dairy farms in North Otago. In the 2020/21 season, Waiareka farm will be making the shift to full season 3-in-2 milking. We will be following Waiareka farm as part of the project.
Research•13 min read
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Flexible Milking, Nick Dowson (Bay of Plenty)
Tauranga farmers Nick and Mary Dowson initially decided to give flexible milking a go from Christmas onwards as a strategy to cope with dry summers.
Research•6 min read
Flexible Milking, Nick Dowson (Bay of Plenty)
Tauranga farmers Nick and Mary Dowson initially decided to give flexible milking a go from Christmas onwards as a strategy to cope with dry summers.
Research•6 min read
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Flexible Milking, Ben Wilson (Canterbury)
Ben Wilson contract milks two family-owned dairy farm properties near Kirwee, Canterbury. The farms are owned in an equity partnership between Ben, his parents and his brother.
Research•12 min read
Flexible Milking, Ben Wilson (Canterbury)
Ben Wilson contract milks two family-owned dairy farm properties near Kirwee, Canterbury. The farms are owned in an equity partnership between Ben, his parents and his brother.
Research•12 min read
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Milking Efficiency, Gordon McFetridge (Bay of Plenty)
Frustrated that milking wasn’t more enjoyable for his team, Bay of Plenty farmer Gordon McFetridge decided it was high time to seek help from milking expert Josh Wheeler.
Research•8 min read
Milking Efficiency, Gordon McFetridge (Bay of Plenty)
Frustrated that milking wasn’t more enjoyable for his team, Bay of Plenty farmer Gordon McFetridge decided it was high time to seek help from milking expert Josh Wheeler.
Research•8 min read
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Milking Efficiency, Shannon and Cass Rolls (Canterbury)
Improving milking efficiency is one of the great wins for dairy farmers.
Research•6 min read
Milking Efficiency, Shannon and Cass Rolls (Canterbury)
Research•6 min read
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Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Canterbury)
Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read
Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Canterbury)
Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read