Open AccessInnovation at Scott Farms, Tirau
Author(s) -
Ian Hugh Scott
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
proceedings of the new zealand grassland association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-4577
pISSN - 0369-3902
DOI - 10.33584/jnzg.2013.75.2927
Subject(s) - agricultural science , cropping , situated , welfare , agricultural economics , business , geography , agriculture , political science , economics , archaeology , environmental science , artificial intelligence , computer science , law
I run a mixed enterprise, dairy, deer and maize growing farm based on high value Tirau ash soils situated between Tirau and Matamata. Many neighbouring farms are being purchased for vegetable cropping as urban spread in Auckland forces the likes of Balle Bros and Wilcox & Sons further south. I continue to practice as a large animal veterinarian primarily serving dairy farmers, but also meeting quality assurance and animal welfare needs of the deer industry. After 35 years working with farmers, I am still amazed by the skill, inventiveness and sheer creativity demonstrated by so many of my clients.