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Frequently asked questions
We comply with all Farm Environmental Plan requirements and these are submitted to Environment Canterbury who performs a regular audit every three years. Yearly in-house audits of all facets of our farm environment plans are undertaken, including waterways, setbacks, feed plans, nutrient loss plans, intensive grazing plans and crop rotation etc.
Riverside holds consents for intensive dairy support grazing.
Riverside has an extensive, well maintained lane system and modern two and three wire fences with an exceptional power supply around the farm. We have well located, modern Te Pari cattle handling facilities with drafting capability and Tru Test weighing system. We also have good holding paddocks and loadout facilities.
We have a strong, reliable stock water delivery system and the appropriate number of troughs in the grazing paddocks on the property to support intensive winter grazing.
Riverside creates in-depth winter feed plans for winter grazing dairy cows based on herd live weight and individual farmers requirements. We utilise kale, silage, straw and some fodder beet as part or all of the diet.
Expectations for each herd are agreed with the owner, and all young stock are weighed monthly and compared against industry standard live weight targets for each animal. Monthly weighing ensures we are on track for mature cow weight requirements. Regular reporting to owners is provided.
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