Pete uses genetics from a variety of companies around the world to create a uniform line of cattle. He believes this will help future-proof his business. The genetics are from New Zealand, USA and Holland. Pete is finding the genetics from these areas are meeting his requirements, helping him to achieve success and efficiency across his herd and operation.
Pete is passionate about the dairy industry and believes that dairy farming is one of the few industries where he can really make something for himself. One of his long-term goals is to one day own his own farm. Within the next five to 10 years, he is looking to progress into a larger 50/50 sharemilking role.
The Waikato A&P show was held towards the end of October last year, and Pete competed for the Pitcairn’s Trophy. Contestants were asked to assess five cows’ feet, legs, rump etc., place them in order from first to fifth and present their reasoning to the judges. Pete won the trophy and was awarded prize money which goes towards a nominated show or industry event.
Along with this achievement, Pete has also been awarded the Frank Pfister Trophy for being the highest scoring youth member at Holstein Friesian NZ judging school. With this result, he has moved up towards the senior judges’ list. This means he can judge on his own at future A&P shows.
We are proud and inspired to be surrounded by passionate people like Pete in our industry and we look forward to watching him and his career in dairy grow.