DairymanNZ
@dairymannz.bsky.social
Rainfall is measured in mm, not ml! Some posts are pure BS.
Dairy farmer, Ashburton, NZ.
Dairy farmer, Ashburton, NZ.
Gravel roads are the bane of roof installation (mine is on the roof), but it's the easiest and cheapest option
October 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Gravel roads are the bane of roof installation (mine is on the roof), but it's the easiest and cheapest option
Solar. Just spent $80k on solar for the cowshed, but you'd need to spend significantly more than that to power everything, and you'd need batteries too.
Mine is just supplementing my power use.
Most banks offer low interest loans for solar installation.
Mine is just supplementing my power use.
Most banks offer low interest loans for solar installation.
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Solar. Just spent $80k on solar for the cowshed, but you'd need to spend significantly more than that to power everything, and you'd need batteries too.
Mine is just supplementing my power use.
Most banks offer low interest loans for solar installation.
Mine is just supplementing my power use.
Most banks offer low interest loans for solar installation.
If you're talking about the investment boost 20% extra depreciation, that's for all businesses and yes, any capital investment is covered.
As far as generators are concerned, I learned my lesson after the big snow of aught six.
A $20,000 investment that gets used at least once every single season
As far as generators are concerned, I learned my lesson after the big snow of aught six.
A $20,000 investment that gets used at least once every single season
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you're talking about the investment boost 20% extra depreciation, that's for all businesses and yes, any capital investment is covered.
As far as generators are concerned, I learned my lesson after the big snow of aught six.
A $20,000 investment that gets used at least once every single season
As far as generators are concerned, I learned my lesson after the big snow of aught six.
A $20,000 investment that gets used at least once every single season
Asking the right questions
October 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Asking the right questions
His air force transport being nicknamed "Spud One" is a close second
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
His air force transport being nicknamed "Spud One" is a close second
It's been a pretty average spring so far, things can only improve
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It's been a pretty average spring so far, things can only improve
NZ average is 400 cows. Run off blocks will have yearlings on them ready for mating, and in another couple of weeks, this season's weaned calves calves will arrive
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
NZ average is 400 cows. Run off blocks will have yearlings on them ready for mating, and in another couple of weeks, this season's weaned calves calves will arrive
None of that $16.2 billion comes from the brand sale
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
None of that $16.2 billion comes from the brand sale
Or is it breakfast?
September 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Or is it breakfast?
Don't mention the podium of 🤫
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Don't mention the podium of 🤫
I mean, if you don't like this proposal, which will have absolutely no impact on you at all, then don't vote for it at the special meeting. Oh, wait...
September 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I mean, if you don't like this proposal, which will have absolutely no impact on you at all, then don't vote for it at the special meeting. Oh, wait...
But thank you for reinforcing the point that the response to this has been overwhelmingly driven by emotion
September 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
But thank you for reinforcing the point that the response to this has been overwhelmingly driven by emotion
🤦if the bottom line improves, more tax is paid...
September 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
🤦if the bottom line improves, more tax is paid...
We are a tiny country with a tiny population that produces about 2% of the world's milk. As a Fonterra supplier, I'm very happy to see the continuation of a successful strategy that brought us back from the brink of collapse
September 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
We are a tiny country with a tiny population that produces about 2% of the world's milk. As a Fonterra supplier, I'm very happy to see the continuation of a successful strategy that brought us back from the brink of collapse
As a farmer owned cooperative, that's exactly who should be centred in the conversation.
The article addresses two things: the sound economic rationale behind the divestment and the mistaken assumption by commentators that retail is the only avenue for value add.
The article addresses two things: the sound economic rationale behind the divestment and the mistaken assumption by commentators that retail is the only avenue for value add.
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
As a farmer owned cooperative, that's exactly who should be centred in the conversation.
The article addresses two things: the sound economic rationale behind the divestment and the mistaken assumption by commentators that retail is the only avenue for value add.
The article addresses two things: the sound economic rationale behind the divestment and the mistaken assumption by commentators that retail is the only avenue for value add.
Omg, you really didn't read it did you? This is good *precisely because of that cyclical nature*
It's about generating returns when farmgate milk price drops
It's about generating returns when farmgate milk price drops
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Omg, you really didn't read it did you? This is good *precisely because of that cyclical nature*
It's about generating returns when farmgate milk price drops
It's about generating returns when farmgate milk price drops
It's exactly the opposite of short-term lazy thinking, it's locking in profitability for the long term. Show me another NZ company that is paying, and forecasting, 11% dividends
September 5, 2025 at 12:38 AM
It's exactly the opposite of short-term lazy thinking, it's locking in profitability for the long term. Show me another NZ company that is paying, and forecasting, 11% dividends
Fonterra have said for many years they're not the best people to grow the brands beyond New Zealand. RoC for brands is well below the cost of money, they are far better off investing in what they do well than pouring more capital in. Consolidation is a smart strategy, expansion nearly killed them
September 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Fonterra have said for many years they're not the best people to grow the brands beyond New Zealand. RoC for brands is well below the cost of money, they are far better off investing in what they do well than pouring more capital in. Consolidation is a smart strategy, expansion nearly killed them