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In Dacre, near Invercargill in New Zealand's South Island, Bruce Dinnington is running a dairy operation unlike any other. By combining a freestall wintering barn with modernised robotics and a traditional grazing system, Bruce has created a unique hybrid farm that prioritises pasture health and cow welfare. Running a herd of about 350 cows, the farm utilises six Lely Astronaut A4 robots, four Lely Discovery Collector manure robots, a Lely Calm automated calf feeder and a Lely Juno feed pusher.
In the beautiful, scenic expanse of Invercargill in New Zealand's South Island, Joanne (Jo) Crack of Southern Star Farms is redefining what it means to run a modern, self-sufficient dairy operation. Managing a 456-hectare farm near the Waituna Lagoon, Jo balances a 350 to 370-strong Jersey cow herd alongside 2,000 ewes and some beef stock. The farm’s transition from a conventional system to an automated grazing setup powered by four Lely Astronaut A5 robots, has completely revitalised their business and family lifestyle.
