August 2026
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Plan for the worst, hope for the best
Preparing for a Dry Summer We’ve all heard the sayings: "Plan for the worst, hope for the best," and the classic 5 Ps ("Prior preparation prevents poor performance"). If the meteorological forecasts are right, this is the summer we really need to take them seriously....
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Vanesa Castillo, Bryham Farms Ltd – Owner
Tell us a bit about your farm. How long has it been in the family, and how long have you been running it etc...? Our farm has been in the family for 60 years. My grandfather, Mossy Bryham, established the farm with a pedigree Jersey herd. He passed away suddenly in...
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Stuart Daun – Grower
Tell us about your farm - where are you based and how long have you been grazing stock? Born and bred in Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, halfway between Palmerston North and Feilding. I manage the family farm which has been in the family for 89 years, I am the third...
Winter Grazing Management: Setting the Stage for Spring Success
Winter isn't just a season to "get through"—it is a critical window for heifer development. Consistent management during these colder months ensures your calves and heifers hit their growth targets, setting them up for a successful mating period in the spring. As...
Down the Throat till they lose their First Winter Coat
Down the Throat till they lose their First Winter Coat Getting parasite control right in young heifers is essential for growth and long-term productivity in New Zealand dairy systems. The saying “down the throat till they lose their first winter coat” reflects the...
April/May Changeover – Working Together for Success
April/May Changeover - Working Together for Success May changeover is one of the most complex operational periods for the New Zealand Grazing Company. Our Service Managers spend months planning grazing allocations, weigh dates, transport bookings, and farm-to-farm...
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: IAN AND LISA JEFFERY, ROSEMONT HOLDINGS LIMITED – GROWER
FEBRUARY CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: IAN AND LISA JEFFERY ROSEMONT HOLDINGS LIMITED – GROWER Tell us a bit about your farm — where are you based, and how long have you been grazing stock? Our Farm is situated in Whakamarama Tauranga. We have resided here for four generations....
Winter Feeding Heifers: The Benefits of Palm Kernel Extract Over Winter Crops
Winter can often bring challenging feed pinches. I want to share the significant benefits I've seen growers achieve by supplementing their R1 heifers with a little Palm Kernel Extract (PKE) over the winter period, rather than relying entirely on traditional winter...
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Matt and Carley Conlan – Owner
Tell us a bit about your farm — where are you based, and how long have you been farming there? We farm in a place called Oroua Downs, which is 15 minutes north of Foxton. We are on our family farm which has been owned by our family since the early 1900’s! We are the...
Aaron’s Top Tips for Surviving a Dry Summer
With seasons becoming more extreme, being proactive is the difference between a managed season and a crisis. I’ve broken my strategy down into three phases: Planning, Action, and Recovery. 1. Planning: Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best I have seen farmers who...