Melissa Slattery

Huge congratulations to Donna Cram, the 2023 @Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year! Donna is an outstanding ambassador for our industry and our Co-op. Her leadership, community engagement and commitment to sustainability represent some of the finest attributes of Kiwi dairy farmers.

@GrovesCole @bartjevandeven

@bartjevandeven Futures were trading at $8.50

Just finished my budget for next season and I like westpacs solid set in stone prediction and I’m roaring to go yo….🤙🏻🤙🏻

Southland dairy farmer and Dairy Environment Leader Ewen Mathieson is featured in an article this week telling the story of the environmental work farmers and the local community have underway in Pourakino and the wider Aparima catchment, supported by DairyNZ and partner orgs.

Great to host the Dairy Environment Leaders at Parliament last night as part of their 2023 Forum following a couple of years of Covid disruption. Thanks for putting your minds to the future of our industry. Our export growth depends on our sustainability credentials. @DairyNZ

Just coming home from filling my cup #dairyenvironmentleaders @dairynz

@Lewisridge_Farm @DairyNZ @FedFarmers @andrew_hoggard @goaheadfarms @tim_mackle Its like social media, I try not to follow too closely anymore. But there are some usually dry places that are lakes right now. Especially for this time of year.

How’s everyone’s Rainfall 🌧️🌧️ today?? @DairyNZ @FedFarmers @andrew_hoggard @goaheadfarms @tim_mackle 35mm so far.

@JohnJpkfarms High ME, good for condition. Like donuts for cows

@MelSlattz What’s your tips on nutrition

Another year another #beet crop

@JohnJpkfarms Slowly. Based on time and 10days is critcle for when cows who haven’t eaten it start getting into it

@ChloeMackle Just.. but not for far

@MelSlattz I have so many questions Mel, but mainly do you fit three on the two wheeler 😆

@JoYohana Sure is. Kelly Diprose?

@MelSlattz Wow!! 😯 Great to have stored food. Diprose!! Now I knew a Diprose, I’ll remember

@egel34 Na didn’t drown, the farm is better than last year! Wet here haven’t started feeding it which is a bonus as it doesn’t rot like turnips

@MelSlattz well done..obviously didnt drown...our turnips are under real stress .... eating them as quickly as we can now..very wet feet..

A great day in Southland at the #thrivesouthland “everything to gain” conference. Great event, great speakers and great insights! Driving past Edendale reminds me of the importance of making sure we keep trade access, if that’s via sustainable practices or animal welfare…

@m_herbert @samueltowen @timgortonz You can’t have enough control on supply

Am I officially a dairy farmer if I’m getting free cheese ?

@ShorttClare @egel34 @DairyNZ Now for the boring answer. Anything that has a nexus with income. This is relevant for this time of year bdo.nz/en-nz/insights…

@egel34 @MelSlattz @DairyNZ Compliance or the well being code, that i don't have!

ok...a really boring tweet..Farm Working Expenses..who has what in FWE..curious to see what You consider a FWE @MelSlattz @DairyNZ #agchatnz

@samueltowen 😢 it’s been a sad day. I work with his wife too.

Lost one of the good buggers in the industry. RIP Gavin Brown . Longtime Silver Fern and Wallace Corp meat rep . Dealt with him for 18 years. Just an all round good bastard .

I wasn’t going to post this but decided I needed to get it off my chest I want to see our industry succeed and we need to support each other Just shifting gears and saying my peace #ThoughtsFromaFarmer #ARisingTideLiftsAllBoats

BIG congratulations #PhilEverest @DairyNZ #DairyEnvironmentLeaders & family for winning the @nzfetrust @BallanceNZ #FarmEnvironmentAwards last night in Christchurch! Sorry I wasn’t there & congrats to all the outstanding finalists! Gordon Stephenson would be sooooo proud!!! #BFEA

Awesome panel at the Canterbury DEL forum today. @AlTaylorNZ LOVED hearing your yarns! @MauryJL @operationtux (Will B) fabulous practical and future focused! Callum Eastwood @DairyNZ serving up science solutions for the future 🙌. Constructive conversations solution focused ❤️🙌

Inspiring start to today's Canterbury DEL Forum with @juliajones110 We have to concentrate on playing better as food exporters 🖤 @DairyNZ @OVERSEERLimited