Merino Wool

We are deep believers in a regenerative approach, for us on the farm this involves many different practices such as; no tilage, no insecticides or pesticides, multi species diverse pastures and holistic grazing. This approach we believe is not only more beneficial for soil health it is also better for our animal health. Diversity of diet and the ability for our animals to self select is a key function of regenerative farming. We also run our own compost creation system and are working with seaweed companies to build soil health via kelp fertilisers and improve stock welfare with seaweed health products. We have baselined soil carbon to measure the build up of soil carbon.

We love our animals. These sentient beings are the reason we get to live and work where we do. We have introduced a new shearing model where our shearers are incentivised on the treatment of the sheep. The highest animal health standards are prescribed too, and we look to ensure low stress movements around the station. We are currently applying to be a member of the SPCA Certified programme, and may be the first large commercial wool sheep farm in NZ to achieve this.

As you will see in our specific section on biodiversity, we have critically endangered species on the Station. We exclude our farm animals from any of these sensitive areas and reduce numbers of invasive predators. We have also planted 27,000 tres and our regenerative farming practises help promote better biodiversity on the Station. We also have an extensive and growing network of bee hives.