| 33 nzdairy DAIRY PEOPLE » Otto Dogterom Since moving from Holland in 1993, Otto has built an extensive agricultural enterprise. “The younger generation, aged 35-40, are playing an important part in the activity in the rural market, growing their businesses and creating opportunities. It’s a bit of a changing of the guard of farms in the region, a good natural process,” he says. As Federated Farmers Provincial President for North Otago, Otto is also focused on regulatory changes at a national and local level including RMA reforms. “It sounds positive but the devil will be in the detail and we have to be vigilant to get the right outcomes that will be good for the rural community. PERMBRAND.CO.NZ permbrand Contact PHILL SHAW 027 570 2772 Email: phill@permbrand.co.nz • Rotary, Herringbone & Robotic Sheds • Molasses’ Systems • PKE & Pellet Systems • Silos • Augers • Mills - New Generation - Skiold DISC MILLS • Mineral Dispenser’s • Dust Kits • Air Fluidizer Kits AND MUCH MORE FROM THE COMPANY THAT UNDERSTANDS MEAL FEEDING Power Farming Timaru Ltd are proud to support Otto Dogterom We have to be united as possible so we have one voice. It’s good for people to get involved so we can all work to achieve commonsense policies.” He says farmers in his part of New Zealand have had a great season but remains pragmatic: “This season has been one out of the box, great prices and low interest rates. But the world is a changeable place so we have to prepare for exchange rate changes, for example, when our currency lifts. As always with farming it’s about staying one step ahead.”
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