Projects in Progress
Various interesting projects in progress around the country are listed below. From feasibility, to delivery and post construction support.Specific details or site visits are available on request
 | Cowhouse Robotic Milking (ams) Canterbury2016 Start UpIn progress on behalf of Investors in Efficient Sustainable Dairy Systems.This facility is designed as a fully housed system, with 305 days lactation on limited land and with the bulk of feed contract grown. AMS ( Automatic Milking Systems ). |
Cowhouse (ams) Hawke's Bay2017 Start UpProject to house 120 cows and AMS milking in Hawkes Bay | |
Cowhouse 400-500 Cows Invergargil (ams)2017 Start UpExisting land underutilised and under review for better utilisation and best use of capital/resources. | |
   | Cowhouse S Canterburry 800 CowsStart Up 2014/2015Completed spring 2014 in time for calving and feeding cows, and housing them when the weather turns bad.This system has a unique nutrient management setup! |
Gro Rotorua Business DevelopmentProject Feasibility And Business CaseThis project is all about creating alternative farm models and within that reduce the N leaching into the lake. | |
Dairy Housing Waikato5 Summers, 3 Droughts, Time To Change The ModelFarm has been subject to 3 droughts in 5 years, with production and morale significantly impacted.Feasibility and options forward to be modelled for new farm system design which delivers a drought proof outcome | |
Central Otago Dairy DevelopmentWhere Once Rabbits Ruled, Grass Can Grow And Cows Can Be MilkedThis traditional rabbit invested region is up for some real changes in farm diversity.Water and sun aplenty, Merino, wine, fruit and now Dairy is the mix of the future. 2016 - 2017 start up | |
 | 2nd Cowhouse 750 Cows On Existing FarmSouthland Start Up 2016A few years after having taken the initial step to build a Cowhouse, it has proven its worth and a second facility is being planned for 2018. |
 | Northland Dairy Housing Freestall For 300- 400 CowsSignificant Potential In NorthlandWith relatively low land values, the upside potential in Dairy Housing systems to unleash farm profits and mitigate N leading is very attractive. Feed grown is almost unlimited, it is just a matter of conversion. |
Established Family Builds Cowhouse For Top Performing Cows 500 CowsThis facility is in the Lincoln area, built by a local builder for an established family with high producing cows.Low lying wet land with potential N leaching issues. | |
Wairarapa Fully Housed Project2016 Start UpExisting farm with feed pad and unique cropping regime looking to enhance efficiency and production outcomes. | |
 | Southland Freestall 800 Cows2nd Facility Start Up May 2015Second facility for same owners. All cows under cover to drive efficiencies and animal well-being with profitable outcomes.Completed |
   | Taranaki Dairy HousingStart Up 2015Dairy housing project for high performing cows under risk from conventional pasture-based farm system. Efficiency driven system utilising all feed and nutrients. Increased animal well-being and production outcomes are the drivers.First Dairy House structure in New Zealand Completed: production in 2016 25% ahead of 2015 |
 | Outram 800 Cows Freestall/covered Feed PadStartup 2015 2016Existing feed pad conversion and new housing system for 800 plus cows.Effluent system upgrade to manage all nutrients effectively |
Ecobag Nutrient CaptureFde Storage And ManagementNew systems going in Taranaki, Southland and Manawatu | |
RenovationCowhouse Renovation ( In Progress) 2017New Scraper system in establish Cowhouse NI | |