Smarter Wintering: Practical Strategies for Healthier Stock, Soil & Teams | Ep 18
Struggling to balance animal welfare, soil health, and practical wintering on your farm? This episode breaks down what’s actually working on the ground—and how small changes can make a big difference.
In this episode, I sit down with Southland farmers Simon Topham and Andrew Miller to talk through their wintering systems, the decisions behind them, and how they’re using data, planning, and experience to improve outcomes for their land, stock, and teams.
Key Takeways
- How to match stock, feed, and paddock conditions to reduce risk and improve performance
- Why forward planning—right from autumn—can make winter grazing more efficient and less stressful
- Practical tweaks from real farms that improve soil health, animal welfare, and team wellbeing
Simon Topham and Andrew Miller are experienced Southland farmers who are actively refining their wintering systems through on-farm trials, catchment group projects, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Press play now and start planning smarter wintering strategies for your farm this season.
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