| 25 Carl Lindsay (left) with Blake Lindsay. MEAT & WOOL » Arlake Proudly supporting Arlake For all your Agricultural Engineering Needs Specialising in Dairy Shed & Yard Maintenance and Design Arlake Arlake Blake says the family’s experiencing trying to convert land to dairy in Southland has made it question how farmers can improve their operations: “We’re trying to do better for the environment, meet all the standards and farm responsibly. The environmental footprint we will theoretically have at the new Spring Hills farm is a lot lower than our existing farm at Grove Bush, which we are allowed to farm. So when we tried to do something better and smarter it was very difficult. So how is the farming sector meant to evolve and do better?” he says. The family has been farming for generations. The sale of their family farm in 2017, which had been leased out, provided the catalyst for purchasing the Grove Bush property. Despite the regulatory challenges faced during the conversion process of Spring Hills, Blake says the family’s commitment to innovative farming practices demonstrates the potential for modern dairy operations to balance productivity with environmental responsibility. “It’s about embracing newer, smarter farming models that prioritises environmental stewardship alongside productive agriculture. And alongside that making it easier for farmers to do this.” “It’s about embracing newer, smarter farming models that prioritises environmental stewardship alongside productive agriculture.” admin@mervs.co.nz www.mervs.co.nz • Farm Machinery Repairs • Mobile Welding • Design & Build • Precision Machining • Gearbox Restoration, Splines, Gears • Fabrication • CNC Profi ling • Hydraulic Hose Repairs • Heavy Transport
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