30 | nzdairy The model demonstrates that Wairarapa Moana Farms can enhance environmental performance while maintaining pro tability. Farm 4 consistently ranks as the most pro table unit within the business. In addition to improving environmental performance, Wairarapa Moana Farms invests signi cantly in biodiversity. Over half of its property is dedicated to forestry or native bush. Each season, the farm plants extensively across its dairy platform, with over 65,000 native plants enhancing gullies, hills, and shelter-belts over the past two seasons. SOUTH WAIKATO » Wairarapa Moana Farms Champions of Kaitiakitanga and Excellence Wairarapa Moana Farms, a prominent Mãori incorporation, produces close to ve million kilograms of milk solids annually from 12,000 cows. With a deep commitment to its role as kaitiaki (guardians), Wairarapa Moana Farms integrates this value into every aspect of its operations. The primary operation spans over 11,000 hectares in Mangakino, South Waikato. This includes 12 dairy farms covering 3,880 hectares, two dairy support farms, and 6,000 hectares of forestry. Additionally, there is a 370-hectare dairy support unit at Kaharoa, near Rotorua. Each of the 12 dairy units is unique, characterised by different land contours, soil types, and operational aspects, creating a diverse business landscape. To effectively manage this diversity, Wairarapa Moana Farms developed the Whakamaru Whenua ethos. This philosophy focuses on achieving a balance between business growth, developing high-performance teams, and nurturing the environment. The commitment to these principles was acknowledge when Wairarapa Moana Farms won this year’s prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for Mãori Excellence in Farming. For its award entry, the focus was on Farm 4, a model of high-care and high-ef ciency. Farm 4 features a 300-hectare milking platform, milking 980 cows and producing 416,000 kgMS. Operating within the top 10% of industry benchmarks, Farm 4 has reduced its environmental footprint by 30%. This achievement is supported by the Mauri Compass Model, which measures environmental health outcomes. The award winning team. “Wairarapa Moana Farms is proud to be at the forefront, leading the way in practising it’s kaitaiki values and maintaining it pro tability as a farm.” Wairarapa Moana 07 348 3628 | 19White St, Rotorua | www.abcmilkingsolutions.co.nz “As the dairy industry progresses, Wairarapa Moana Farms is proud to be at the forefront, leading the way in practising it’s kaitaiki values and maintaining it pro tability as a farm,” said Anaru Smiler, Group General Manager, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.
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