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A new study has found that dairy farmer investment in composting shelters is being driven largely by a desire to tackle environmental challenges, improve animal welfare, provide labour efficiencies and better working conditions for staff. The project Whole systems impact of composting shelters in New

With NIWA predicting a hot, dry summer, dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider once-a-day milking as a low-cost strategy to minimise the impact of dry conditions on next season while looking after their cows and their team. NIWA has recently released its predictions for

Perrin Ag’s newest consultant brings government sector experience to the firm as it continues to help inform policy decisions that affect our primary sectors.   Born and bred in Tauranga, Courtney Stone (24) has a double major in Environmental Science & Physical Geography from Victoria

The John Perrin Scholarship recipients Ashleigh van Uffelen (pictured right, Palmerston North) and Abbey Dowd (pictured left, South Waikato) are proof you don’t need to be born and bred on a farm to have a passion for the industry and dreams of shaping its future. The

By Laura McQuillan-Reese The original version of this piece was published in Country-Wide magazine in August 2022 Improving uniformity in the ewe flock and aiming for a BCS of 3.0 at lambing has a direct impact on the bottom line of your farm business. So

By Dwayne Cowin The original version of this article appeared in Country-Wide Magazine in May 2022 Despite enjoying strong product pricing for beef and lamb, farmers’ bottom lines aren’t budging. Though earnings have increased, so have the costs of key farming inputs. The reasons these

By Rachael Mitchell, Senior Consultant The original version of this article was published in Country-Wide Magazine in April 2022 Farmland due diligence has always been carried out by purchasers to varying degrees – from talking to stock agents about the quality of animals on the

As farmers ride out extreme climatic and market conditions, benchmarking their businesses against others in their sector has become crucial for setting goals and understanding how they’re performing. That was the message from Perrin Ag senior consultant John Stantiall at the recent New Zealand Veterinary

This article was originally published in Country-Wide Magazine in May 2022 Beef finishers have the opportunity to cash in on the dairy industry’s supply of bulls, writes Perrin Ag Consultant Dwayne Cowin. Despite 100kg dairy beef calves falling out of favour with beef finishers over

With $452 million of targeted rates earmarked over 10 years to improve water quality, the Auckland Council is making sure it invests in the right solutions and implements regulations that are feasible and practical for everyone. Developing a framework for informing this decision-making is required

Experienced dairy industry professional Rob Brazendale has joined Perrin Ag as the firm looks to strengthen its support of farmers and growers in the Lower North Island. With over 30 years in the agricultural sector, Rob knows how to navigate farmers through the regulatory maze.

Mike Matthews’ energy, commercial experience and rapport with people are a winning combination for driving change and building on the value Perrin Ag delivers its clients. Mike (31) is the firm’s new Business Manager. He joined Perrin Ag after nearly a decade working in supply