Farm Update

Another busy month on the farms has passed quickly with some pleasing results achieved.

A complete Herd audit has been completed, all WMI animals on farm have been checked against the livestock improvement (MINDA) database to verify the accuracy of information held for individual animals. This was a labour intensive exercise but has ensured the integrity of valuable information required to make decisions driving herd improvement.

Despite an unseasonably cold October which depressed the national milk supply for the month, WMI farms have produced increased Milksolid production from the previous seasons October.

The AGM was held at Mangakino School after farm visits where the new Cow Collar technology on Farm 3 was displayed. Whanau also had the opportunity to plant native trees on the Ford Road property. The 2022 mating season commenced in early October with the Heifer’s synchronised using the WhyWait breeding programme. An exceptional 95% submission rate of these animals was achieved over 14 days.

A huge thanks to the farm teams has been expressed for all the hard work and commitment over the month of October to achieve such outstanding results.

Shareholder Search – Can you help?

We would like your help to trace descendants of shareholder KALVARNE EDWARDS

Any information you may be able to share with us will be most appreciated. Call Amethyst on 0800 662 624 or email wmoffice@wairarapamoana.org.nz