Bobby Calves – NZ Dairy Farmer Keeps Newborns for Longer

This case study shares the journey of the Kidd family as they expand their Auckland dairy farm. It highlights their commitment to sustainable farming and improving calf welfare by integrating bobby calves into a beef operation, ensuring a better future for their daughters and their whenua.

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Dairy

  • Farming, kaitiakitanga, and environmental outcomes in Bay of Plenty

    Climate
    Community
    Dairy
    Emissions reduction
    Governance
    Greenhouse gas
    Horticulture
    Sustainability
    Whenua Māori

    This case study explores what it means to farm in alignment with Māori values and how it can improve the environment.

  • Farming every opportunity - expansive business diversification

    Enterprise
    Alternative protein
    Community
    Dairy
    Deer
    Employment
    Honey
    Productivity
    Sheep and beef
    Succession
    Sustainability

    Find out how David and Kate Acland have successfully diversified their farming operation.

Dairy

  • Owl Farm case study - Herd reproduction

    Enterprise
    Dairy
    Livestock
    Productivity

    Track how a Waikato demonstration farm lifts its 6-week in-calf rate each season.

  • Owl Farm case study - Youngstock rearing

    Enterprise
    Dairy
    Livestock
    Productivity

    Explore how replacement calves are reared and grown out to entry weight.

  • Integrating solar and livestock

    Climate
    Agribusiness
    Dairy
    Emissions reduction
    Energy
    Innovation
    Livestock
    Productivity
    Sustainability

    This report explores the potential and opportunity of agrivoltaics in Aotearoa.

Livestock

  • Why I Farm – Orere sheep and beef farmer

    Enterprise
    Biodiversity
    Community
    Livestock
    Sustainability
    Tourism

    Rob and Rachel Cashmore share their farming journey, conservation efforts, and their plans to diversify into tourism.

  • Owl Farm case study - Herd genetics

    Enterprise
    Dairy
    Livestock
    Productivity

    Read how genetic selection keeps Owl Farm's herd among the nation's best.

An alternative perspective

  • Our naturally better farming story

    Climate
    Community
    Emissions reduction
    Forestry
    Health and safety
    Sheep and beef
    Sustainability

    Explore how our beef and lamb farming can support wellbeing, the planet, and local communities.

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