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Otago Holstein Friesian breeder Tony Brock is somewhat of a rarity in dairy farming these days: he and wife Sarah have been 50:50 sharemilking on the same Kaitangata property for a quarter of a century.

A focus on creating a simple, profitable farming operation with an efficient Jersey herd is helping Zach Mounsey to grow his dairying business.

Pete Smit is one of a growing number of young business-savvy New Zealanders seizing opportunities in the dairy sector.

Cambridge sharemilker Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hunt has a simple mantra; happy cows equal happy results.

What major skill is often lacking amongst sharemilkers? Find out from Feds new sharemilkers chair.

The job description for cows in Lyn and Deborah Baggott’s herd is simple – the cows need to produce their liveweight in milk solids.

Sharemilkers are the minority among dairy and beef farmers, but in respect of NAIT they have a big role.

If problems now facing sharemilkers aren’t sorted out soon others will be put off entering the dairy industry, says an agribusiness consultant.

Mark and Julie Cressey say they have the best sharemilking job in New Zealand.

Ashburton sharemilkers Sara and Stuart Russell have always tried to make their dairy operation as sustainable as possible.