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 15
Total results 15
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Budgeting, Andrew and Vicky Booth (Northland)
Andrew and Vicky Booth sharemilk 390-400 cows on their 220-hectare family farm in Titoki, 30km west of Whangārei on the banks of the Mangakahia River. This is their 14th season on the farm, (5th all autumn calving).
Research•12 min read
Budgeting, Andrew and Vicky Booth (Northland)
Andrew and Vicky Booth sharemilk 390-400 cows on their 220-hectare family farm in Titoki, 30km west of Whangārei on the banks of the Mangakahia River. This is their 14th season on the farm, (5th all autumn calving).
Research•12 min read
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Budgeting, Lower Northland (Don and Kirsten Watson)
Don and Kirsten Watson are in their 7th season of farm ownership on this farm on the southern peninsula of the Kaipara harbour, about one hour North West of Auckland.
Research•13 min read
Budgeting, Lower Northland (Don and Kirsten Watson)
Don and Kirsten Watson are in their 7th season of farm ownership on this farm on the southern peninsula of the Kaipara harbour, about one hour North West of Auckland.
Research•13 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, Pete Morgan and Ann Bouma (South West Waikato)
Farming using the Halter technology continues to add interest and enjoyment to farming for the owners and the staff on this South West Waikato farm.
Research•26 min read
Budgeting, Pete Morgan and Ann Bouma (South West Waikato)
Farming using the Halter technology continues to add interest and enjoyment to farming for the owners and the staff on this South West Waikato farm.
Research•26 min read
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Budgeting, Medium Input System (South Waikato)
This small, north east facing, system 3 farm, near Arapuni, is typical for the area with a rolling contour.
Research•6 min read
Budgeting, Medium Input System (South Waikato)
This small, north east facing, system 3 farm, near Arapuni, is typical for the area with a rolling contour.
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, Northern Wairarapa
These herd owning sharemilkers in the lower north island are about to start their 10th year in this role. The farm owners live off farm and have their own farm which they run.
Research•10 min read
Budgeting, Northern Wairarapa
These herd owning sharemilkers in the lower north island are about to start their 10th year in this role. The farm owners live off farm and have their own farm which they run.
Research•10 min read