by James Cummins | Jun 24, 2026 | Farmer Testimonials
FARMER FEEDBACK TOM MAWLE — 1000 COWS — CANTERBURY Download full article Tom Mawle has been farming the same dryland block beneath Mt Hutt for more than 15 years. Blackford Farming runs 1000 cows on a System 3 operation with no irrigation — just a reliable 1250mm of...
by James Cummins | Jun 5, 2026 | Farmer Testimonials
FARMER FEEDBACK ADRIAN DAINES — 340 COWS — WAIKATO Download the full article For Adrian Daines, the decision to use Herd-i came down to one thing: clarity. Adrian and his wife are 50/50 sharemilking their 340 Friesian-cross herd in Wardville, midway between Waharoa...
by James Cummins | Mar 17, 2026 | Case Studies
A topic that is really close to my heart is creating a talent pipeline for agritech in New Zealand. Everyone knows that the primary production sector is the backbone of the New Zealand economy, and we can only strengthen our international competitive advantage in food...
by James Cummins | Mar 17, 2026 | Case Studies
Every experienced farmer knows the look of a cow that’s not quite right. Maybe she’s walking differently, dropping back from the herd, or simply not carrying the condition she should. Being aware of those signs early can make a big difference. Keeping on top of...
by James Cummins | Mar 17, 2026 | Case Studies
Dairy cattle lameness remains one of the most important health and welfare challenges on dairy farms. It reduces cows’ ability to move normally and compete for feed, which can lead to lower milk yield, poorer body condition, reduced reproductive performance, and...
