Our family farm is located in Pomborneit on the edge of the Stoney Rises, milking 500-550 Holstein cows.
We calve in Autumn for 9-10 weeks starting the 1st of April. I’m a 4th generation dairy farmer and myself and my family have been supplying Fonterra and its predecessors for just over 100 years.
I operate the farm with my parents and my wife Majella and three children Sophie, Chloe and Paddy. We have worked our way through succession plans in the last few years with my parents which has gone really smoothly.
Our milking platform is 344ha with another 303ha at the back of the farm for growing young stock and fodder. We also run a small beef herd off the milking platform.
I have been back farming for almost 10 years and was a carpenter prior to moving home to run the family farm. We employ three full time staff and one part time.
I’m passionate about dairy and I am looking forward to connecting with fellow farmer from across the regions to discuss and learn about everything our industry has to offer.