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Mark Turnwald from Ohaupo in the Waikato is a dairy farmer on this 150-year-old family farm, deeply rooted in the region's dairy tradition.
With the challenges of Hamilton clay and consolidated peat soils, combined with the region's wet winters, pasture damage on his 104-hectare property became a significant concern. Mark needed a solution to protect his paddocks during winter and provide a sheltered space for feeding.
To address this, he installed two composting barns, each 18m wide x 80m long. This year, he is milking 360 cows and aiming for a production target of 190 milk solids.
Watch the video for Mark’s story
The cows are shiny and happy and fat in here. They are probably in the best condition we have had cows in winter. – Mark Turnwald, Ohaupo
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"We've pulled calves out of the mud, and it takes a long time for the pasture to recover. The shelters have made a huge difference to the land"
“We are growing cow condition every year, and our pastures are being looked after, and we are getting more grass”. Feed savings are rising, and there’s little wastage."
"They’re very content, they turn into quiet cows as well, it’s easy to make sure they get enough to eat, and it really, really does work."
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