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Arran Farm is a special place. Located near Feilding in the lush plains of the Manawatu, the Farm takes its name from the Isle of Arran in Scotland, where the Barr family originated. Stephen Barr's great grandfather came to New Zealand in the 1860's, starting a great family commitment to farming.

 

Today, Stephen, Mary and daughter Laura continue that tradition. They are passionate about what they do, very fond of their herd of cows and excited about bringing fresh, untampered, wholesome milk to the community. Their on-farm Milk Shop on Taonui Road, between Bunnythorpe and Feilding, is the result of the Barrs' dedication to lead the way in farming. You can find out more information about the Milk Shop, or book a school farm visit by emailing arranmilk@gmail.com.

Arran Farm is a special place. Located near Feilding in the lush plains of the Manawatu, the Farm takes its name from the Isle of Arran in Scotland, where the Barr family originated. Stephen Barr's great grandfather came to New Zealand in the 1860's, starting a great family commitment to farming.

 

Today, Stephen, Mary and daughter Laura continue that tradition. They are passionate about what they do, very fond of their herd of cows and excited about bringing fresh, untampered, wholesome milk to the community. Their on-farm Milk Shop on Taonui Road, between Bunnythorpe and Feilding, is the result of the Barrs' dedication to lead the way in farming. You can find out more information about the Milk Shop, or book a school farm visit by emailing arranmilk@gmail.com.

Farm Area
  • 488 ha total
  • 260 ha milking platform
Stock
  • 800 – 850 cows
  • 120 spring heifers
  • 80 autumn heifers
  • 120 spring calves
  • 100 autumn calves
People
  • 6 staff + Mary and Steve
Dairy Company
  • Open Country Dairy
Milk Production
  • 2017/18 Season
  • 5,300,000 litres produced
  • 14,500 l/day average
  • 6,800 l/cow average
  • 23 l/cow/day average
Management
  • Split calving -520 spring, 280 autumn
  • Keenan wagon and feed pads
  • K-line irrigation on 200 ha
Cowsheds
  • 44 and 28 bale rotaries
Challenges
  • Difficult soils, wet winter and dry summer
  • Getting cows in calf