Mathew Hocken

Farmer in Manawatu - Grassmere Dairy.

[Mathew Hocken @MatHocken]

@timgortonz Prob biggest thing they’ve done well is the support. It’s industry leading.

[Mathew Hocken @MatHocken]

@timgortonz I walked down to the paddock and asked Sally one of my old mates what she reckoned. She’s been in the herd since I started 2013. She’s seen a thing or two in her time and she’s still happy and up for a smooch. The herd is the calmest and happiest I’ve seen.

[Mathew Hocken @MatHocken]

@timgortonz It’s delivered value beyond cost already (and I’d say we’re only 80% there). More grass harvested, less hours (take about 3-4 hrs out of day in summer with cows on crops), a couple of % points off MT rate, and lameness gone through the floor and mastitis is down.

[Mathew Hocken @MatHocken]

@timgortonz Hey Gorto. Good to catch up at DIAs and well done to CM for the gong. We’ve had Halter since June. Farmers will use in different ways. We targeted greater grass harvest, better use of teams time, mating and animal health. We’ll review full season data and get a couple seasons.

[Mathew Hocken @MatHocken]

@cjtaylor92 @FarmersWeeklyNZ @NuffieldFarming Great to meet you Claire and show you our farm! All the best with your travels. Always welcome @grassmeredairy and @LeanDairyFarm

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

I was meaning to post this weeks ago! One of our team members’ partners came up with this idea and then our team executed it! It has been spreading Christmas cheer to everyone driving passed during December. 🎅🎅 #theleanfarmproject #christmascheer

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

And the star of the day our 3 month old bub who got a good early start in business skills! #leanfarm #theleanfarmproject #team #strategy #continuousimprovement #fromgoodtogreat #goals #highperformanceteam

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Thanks to a great team and here’s to another fantastic season! #leanfarm #theleanfarmproject #team #strategy #continuousimprovement #fromgoodtogreat #goals #highperformanceteam

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Are you doing this on your farm??? Snapshot of our offsite farm strategy day yesterday- Review of our calving/ feeding strategy for this season #leanfarm #theleanfarmproject #team #strategy #continuousimprovement #fromgoodtogreat #goals #targets #highperformanceteam

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Excited to get this little project done - our own farm brochure, that we can use for visitors/partners, & importantly for our recruitment & new team members to give them a consistent introduction to our business/way of working & set expectations.#theleanfarmproject #leanfarm

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Lean Farming - Jana Hocken brings Toyota’s famous operating model to agriculture. Great to be part of this podcast. Check it out to learn more about why lean is so beneficial for farming. Thanks @KirstenDiprose and @agtechsowhat https://t.co/2WpbOhcSaA

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Excited to be ticking this off for this season. posts/fencing in for more shade trees in our paddocks. Trees in next week. We follow MPIs five animal freedoms (right to shelter 1 of them). Shade is vital to prevent heat stress & helps maintain production. #happycows #leanfarm

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

It was great to join @Fergenetics @neXtgenAgri for this podcast. Sheep and Beef farmers (and others) who want to know more about lean management on your farms click on link below to listen to the podcast. #theleanfarmproject #leanfarm

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Join me for this Free Live Webinar hosted by @AHDB_Dairy on Lean management in dairy for UK Farmers. I will be speaking about lean in dairy farming, benefits and sharing examples.
Monday 18th January 19:30-20:45 UK time - UK Farmers Register below

https://t.co/ae8Fv867Xn

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

New Year : New Thinking . New Ways . New Results .
My LeanFarm on demand webinars are out now!
Learn more about lean thinking and how it can help you overcome your farm challenges and achieve the results you want.
Check them out here!
https://t.co/22r9zPpv3D

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Thanks to Nature Of Business Consulting for inviting me to be a guest on this podcast in Australia. A great segment that talks about applying lean principles to any farming business and why it makes such a difference. Check it out below!
https://t.co/5kgoiD0EzC

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Very exciting to finally get our farm website (first version) up and running. It's been a project in the pipeline for ages. And our talented team have contributed to the awesome photos and videos!
Check it out - https://t.co/3fyfDUR9zi
#theleanfarmproject

[LeanFarm @LeanDairyFarm]

Every year we have a Strategy Day with our team just after we dry off. We review the previous season, discuss big picture thinking, explore future possibilities, discuss & set targets for the next season & have a bit of fun. Here is what we did this year. #leanfarm #strategy