MilkMap Consulting Limited

01/06/2026

🚨 SPACES FILLING FAST 🚨
The next Dairymasters™ Training Course is nearly here, and registrations are coming in fast.

📅 30 June & 1 July 2026
🕘 9:00am – 4:30pm each day
📍 Ashburton

Whether you're a farm owner, manager, or team member, this practical two-day course is designed to help you improve:
✔ Pasture utilisation and feed conversion
✔ Cow nutrition and ration balancing
✔ Reproductive performance and fertility
✔ Profit planning and decision-making
✔ Feeding strategies to maximise returns
✔ Overall farm performance

This isn't theory for theory's sake — it's practical, real-world knowledge you can take back to the farm and put into action immediately.

⏳ Places are limited and filling fast.

Register now to secure your spot.
📧 [email protected]
📞 0800 662 667
🌐 https://milkmap.nz/our-services/dairymasters-training-course/
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04/05/2026

Autumn Isn’t About the Finish Line

Most farmers think autumn is about getting to the end of the season.
It’s not.
It’s about setting up next season — while still making milk.
Right now you’re balancing three things:
✔ Days in milk
✔ Cow condition (BCS)
✔ Pasture cover
Push one too hard… and you’ll pay for it later.
The farms that get this right:
– Hold condition going into winter
– Hit pasture targets at dry-off
– Walk into spring with options, not pressure
The key?
Small decisions, made early.
Because once condition slips or cover drops…
it’s expensive to fix.

Read the full article here:
https://milkmap.nz/articles/autumn-is-about-setting-up-spring-not-just-getting-to-the-end-of-the-season/

💬 If you’re not sure where your system sits right now — let’s have a look.

22/04/2026

Welcome to the team, Alex Perrott 👋

We’re pleased to introduce Alex Perrott, the latest addition to the MilkMaP Consulting Ltd team.
Alex joined us in March 2026, Alex has strong experience in dairy farm systems, farm management, and industry advisory roles across New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He combines practical on-farm knowledge with technical expertise to help farmers make informed decisions that strengthen farm performance and resilience.”

At MilkMaP, we’re all about practical, profit-focused advice — and Alex fits that approach perfectly. He’s ready to help clients get more out of their feed, cows, and overall farm performance.

👉 Get to know Alex and the rest of the team here:
https://milkmap.nz/our-company/our-consultants/
Good people, practical advice, better farm performance.

22/12/2025

Mid to late-season BCS management = next season’s performance
The work you do between January and May has a direct impact on:
✔️ Calving BCS
✔️ Reproductive performance
✔️ Milk production and persistence next season

Small changes now — tighter BCS spread, smarter grouping, and timely OAD or dry-off decisions — can make a big difference come calving.

👉 Read our latest article on Mid to Late-Season BCS Management and how to set your herd up for a strong start next season.
https://milkmap.nz/articles/mid-to-late-season-bcs-management-the-key-to-a-strong-start-next-year/

📞 Talk to your MilkMaP consultant if you’d like support applying this on-farm. 0800 662 667

11/11/2025

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Farm Business Consultant for the Mid & South Canterbury region to join our dynamic team!

As an Associate Farm Business Consultant, you will work closely with dairy farmers in the Mid & South Canterbury region, applying your expertise in herd health, milk production, pasture management and business management to help our clients achieve operational success.

Why work with MilkMaP Consulting?
- Join a well-respected company within the dairy consulting industry.
- Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals passionate about supporting the success of New Zealand’s dairy farmers.
- Be part of an innovative and growing business with opportunities for career development.

If you are interested in working for a progressive company which brings fresh ideas to farming systems, don’t hesitate! Apply now:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/88408912?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-2

Applications close Friday 28th November 2025

28/09/2025

As we near the end of calving and begin to shift our attention to mating. Now is the critical time to assess your herd’s body condition score (BCS).
Even small shifts in condition can make a big difference to:
• Submission rates – cows in the right condition cycle earlier and more strongly.
• 6-week in-calf rate – well-conditioned cows get in calf faster.
• Empty rates – every extra empty costs profit at the end of the season.

MilkMaP Consulting offers independent, on-farm BCS services that give you a clear, accurate picture of your herd’s condition—so you can make confident decisions around feeding and management before mating kicks off.
With our support, you’ll be able to:
• Identify at-risk cows early
• Adjust feeding to target condition gains/losses
• Optimise reproduction performance and protect profitability

Get in touch now to lock in a pre-mating BCS session.

19/09/2025

🐄 FREE ON-FARM REPRO ASSESSMENT 🐄

We know how important mating is to get right therefore we are offering a FREE on-farm repro assessment.

Click the link below or scan the QR code in the comments to complete an online form, and we will be in touch.

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11/09/2025

Avoid your cows costing you this mating period!!

Would you like to know the potential financial benefit of improving your 6week incalf rate?

Click the link below or scan the QR code in the comments to complete an online calculator, we will send you the results.

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04/09/2025

What’s your 6-week in-calf rate really costing you?

Click the link below or scan the QR code in the comments to assess your current repro performance and to talk to us about a free assessment.

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19/08/2025

MilkMap Financial Benchmarking – 2025 Insights Recap!
We’ve wrapped up our latest benchmarking analysis, and the results are in – here’s what’s driving profitability on farms in the 2024-25 year and where the biggest cost shifts are happening 👇

Key Income Highlights:
• Milk income jumped 22% thanks to a strong price recovery
• Net stock income rose 9%
• Overall income up 19% – a solid turnaround!

Cost Pressures to Watch:
• Shed costs rose 50%
• Repairs & Maintenance up 26%
• 🌱Re-grassing +9%, 🧪 Minerals +26%, 🧬 Breeding +20%
• Tech & productivity investments are driving some of this shift.

Performance Metrics Looking Strong:
• EBITD/ha increased 46% ($4,936 → $7,210)
• Milk solids per cow: 510 → 523 kgMS
• Milk solids per hectare: up 3.1% (1646 → 1697 kgMS)

What’s Driving Profitability?
• Higher milk income was the #1 profitability lever
• Productivity gains across the board (kgMS/cow & kgMS/ha)
• Despite higher costs, the investment focus is paying off.

🔍 Interested in seeing how your farm stacks up?
Our benchmarking gives you deep insights into what’s working across the industry and how you can sharpen your business performance.

📩 Message us to get started or learn more!