| 71 nzdairy New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards » O&H Milking Ltd Balance matters as much as performance and spending quality time with family, including wife Melanie Duff-Moses and their two young children. “My main goal was just to get a merit award. I was really rapt to win so many and also get the main award.” Regarding farm management he credits a proactive relationship with his Ecolab representative for catching shed hygiene problems early. On pasture management, he uses Pasture.io alongside a plate meter and his own eyes, three tools rather than one, to make the best decisions. On effluent, the operation spreads well below regional limits. On staff development, Reno is currently completing a Primary ITO Level 5 production management qualification and plans to study further. Animal health is approached with similar focus. “Rather than relying on a Dosatron system for minerals, we give our cows B12 and selenium injections monthly. That way every cow gets it and we have more control over the dosage,” explains Reno. Balance matters as much as performance and spending quality time with family, including wife Melanie Duff-Moses and their two young children, and finding time for hunting and fishing and rugby is very important to mitigate stress. Being based near Waiohau, where his marae and whanau are, adds another dimension. “It’s always good to be near home when there are tangis and birthdays,” says Reno. The couple share a clear ambition. “Melanie is talking about going contract milking in a few years, so we’re trying to build up equity and take on opportunities as they come,” he says. “A good quote I always like is ‘mahi hard’. That’s how I approach the job.” Delivering cost-effective, high quality stockfeed direct to your farm. We provide premium quality and sustainably sourced products from around the globe with unrivalled service and turn around times to get feed when you need it. GET IN TOUCH 0800-123-753 sales.nz@adm.com www.admnewzealand.co.nz
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