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‘Complete package’ self-composting cow barn has triple-bottom-line benefits
Tony Allcock had a vision: a cow 'moo-tel' on his Waikato dairy farm.
Read more‘West Coast’ cow cockies say ‘get off the grass’ to new rules
When stock wintering rules designed to protect waterways were imposed on a century-old South Island dairying property, the owners bet their nest egg...
Read moreHow dairy farmers are creating environmentally-friendly 'Mootels'
Dairy farmers have been adapting to meet new Government regulations to protect waterways with one successful innovation being the composting cow barn.
Read moreComposting barn better for cows and land, says Karamea farmer
The organic fertiliser formed underneath Volkman's herd will be spread onto the paddocks of his Little Wanganui dairy farm.
Read morePutting cow comfort first with customised farm sheds
Local Dairy Farm, Mike Simpson of Rangiriri West, worked closely with Aztech Building’s team to design and deliver a feedpad cover that has...
Read moreWorld Class Composting Barn Transforms Animal Welfare - Tony Allcock
Tony had a clear vision to reduce environmental impact, increase production and transform the housing conditions for his 270 cows. Working with...
Read moreAnimal sheltering system removes stress from day-to-day farm life
In 2017, Dairy farmer PJ Williams and farm owner, Joyce Wheadon decided it was time to update their old stand-off pad. Although it was compliant, it...
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