NZ Dairy Summer 2020

24 | nz dairy DAIRY HOLDINGS Design & Supply of Water Efficient Systems Irrigation • Pivots • Effluent • Stock Water • Pumps • Water Reticulation • Servicing • 24/7 Breakdown Call 03 324 3880 canterbury@thinkwater.co.nz · www.thinkwatercanterbury.co.nz DAIRY PEOPLE » Dairy Holdings: Shaun & Andrea Wise Married in 2011, Shaun took his first farm assis- tants job on a large Waikato property, also throwing himself into study undertaking ITO courses and any training offered by NZ Dairy. For the next six seasons a succession of farm- ing positions progressed Shaun’s knowledge and capability within the industry and ultimately drew the couple to where they are now. Absolutely passionate about dairy farming, Shaun says when confronted with the good and the bad it is always mindset – things will always come right. “Whatever it is – be it animals or nature, it’s about being involved with that every day and seeing growth – that’s inspirational for me. The cow has always been the most diverse animal and most efficient producer. Our pasture goals align very well with Dairy Holdings. Pasture is the one thing that can significantly influence production at the least cost and by utilizing that efficiently we can increase production efficiently. Cows have traditionally eaten grass and they do best on grass. Our cows are predominantly grass fed, wintering on fodder beet and kale.” Looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead, Shaun says he is appreciative of the on-going sup- port provided by Dairy Holdings. “That farm support has been in every sense – technical, regulatory, mental – both on a personal and business level. We get a lot of feedback on ourselves from Dairy Holdings, encouraging growth and we do the same with our staff.” Does he have any regrets about his time in ac- countancy? “I certainly wouldn’t go back to it by choice. But I have no regrets for having done it either, as it has been greatly beneficial for our business – being able to understand the accounts and taxes and hav- ing the eye for detail.” • from page 22 Seeing growth ‘inspirational’ PHOTOS: Replacement calves at Tata dairy unit. The Wise boys: Oliver, Benjamin and Daniel.