| 61 nzdairy DAIRY PEOPLE » Tawa Ridge Farms Clockwise from top: Te Motu Farm Manager Denis Anderson testing a milk sample on the Mastatech. Chris and Chris with Rosanna Dickson their LIC Senior Agri Manager. Tawa Ridge Farm Manager Paul Doughty and James weighing calves. • from page 60 James’ responsibilities have included staff management, rostering, and health and safety. James has taken on projects such as introducing Cow Manager, infrastructure projects, implementing a formal planning system and improving on farm communication. Getting the business away from our kitchen table has been a big step among others and he has taken a leading role while learning the business which has changed significantly since he left home 15 years ago. Another son, Mathew living in London, working in the Finance and Energy sector, is returning to New Zealand in February 2023. Both sons have their own careers but take a keen interest in the Family Business As a focus, this winter, somatic cell count levels have been given attention with excellent results thanks to the buy in of all staff. “We had a training day with our managers and staff where we focussed on testing the affected animal’s milk on farm with Mastatest. This allows the correct antibiotics to be prescribed and deliver the best results and reduce cost. One key focus in our herds is non-functioning quarters and an overarching philosophy of always having the herds in an “a ready to sell position”. With Fonterra setting targets its enabled us to focus more on getting better results and aspiring to the Te Tihi status with all farms climbing that ladder.” Chris and Chris say a very important part of our business are our suppliers and the outstanding service they have given us over many years. “We thank them as well for their loyalty and always fronting up whenever needed.” • Unmatched reliability of your effluent system • Maximised Profitability • No Nonsense Equipment Advice • Lower Operating costs • Performance exceeding your expectations • Easy toManage Futureproof your FarmEffluentManagement 0800686334 | info@numedic.co.nz | www.numedic.co.nz | OrcontactyournearestNumedicstockist. Effluent Pipe Technology for the Future Experience the Numedic difference PTOPumps Hydrants Travelling Irrigators Stationery Irrigators PondMixers Vertical Effluent Pumps Horizontal Effluent Pumps Numedicteamareproudtobelongtermsupporters toTawaRidgeFarms
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