| Mel and Louie are settling well into the milking routine alongside Bevan. He has been working through development goals with each team member, expanding areas of responsibility to build on their individual strengths. A particular focus has been developing regular maintenance systems across the farm. Having previously managed Owl Farm during spring 2022, Bevan has valuable insight into making the most of the early season and has settled into the role quickly. The entire team attended DairyNZ's Calving Smart workshops, providing an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and refine farm protocols ahead of calving. Another major focus has been restoring power to fences, locating and repairing faults, and clearing fence lines. Investing time now will prevent many headaches once calves begin heading out to pasture this spring. |