Move to Jersey herd an easy decision for Waikato dairy farmer
16 Feb, 2021 02:00 AM
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Zach Mounsey with his herd. Photo / Supplied
The Country
A focus on creating a simple, profitable farming operation with an efficient Jersey herd is helping Zach Mounsey to grow his dairying business.
Mounsey, who sharemilks 400 Jersey cows on 133ha at Te Kawa near Otorohanga, was the most profitable Waikato 50/50 sharemilker in Dairybase for 2018.
He credited his success to a focus on efficiency, cost management, and getting a return on every dollar spent. In every aspect of the business, I m trying to maximise returns. This approach informs everything from breed choice and milking intervals, to feed inputs and infrastructure.
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