Ep 6: Building a strong farming business with Chris Deroles

Southland-based farmer Chris Deroles joins Shaun Balemi to share how his multi-farm business Aurum Farming balances profitability, people and performance. With over 3,000 cows, sharemilking structures, in-shed feeding systems and collar technology in place, Chris unpacks the systems that make their operation run smoothly - from consistent pasture allocation and tight feed control to smart tech use and strong staff culture. Learn how they’ve kept empty rates under control with noreproductive intervention, grown a resilient team, and used smart feeding to drive milk production without relying on silage. If you’re looking to build a better farming system without adding more cost, this one’s worth a listen.