Carterton Dairy Farm added a hybrid composting barn for 250 cows, cutting pasture damage by 30% and boosting milk solids from 1.9 to over 2.0 per cow. The setup captures all effluent to skip ponds, keeps paddocks pug-free in wet weather, and delivers immediate ROI through feed savings and sustained twice-a-day milking until Christmas. It shelters cows for smoother calving, zero mastitis cases since mid-August, cleaner hides and higher overall welfare.

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