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Owned by NZ Young Farmers (NZYF), Donald's Farm operates as a commercial dairy farm. The farms aim i

29/05/2026

We have been doing some work to improve one of our key laneways here at Donald’s Farm.

This track was fairly steep and often suffered from erosion during high rainfall events. It had also become slippery and unsafe for people walking up and down, while not being ideal for cow movement and lameness prevention either.

We are smoothing out the grade to make it safer and easier for both people and stock, and once complete we’ll be replanting the hedge alongside the track.

Always looking at ways to improve the farm for the future!

27/05/2026

What an incredible day at Donald’s Farm last Tuesday 🌱

We were lucky enough to welcome students from Takanini School who spent the day planting trees and flaxes they had propagated themselves. Seeing the care, enthusiasm and pride the students brought with them was truly inspiring.

With over 700 plants now growing at Donald’s Farm, this project is helping create a lasting impact for the environment and future generations.

A huge thank you to all of the students and teachers involved, along with Karen from Trees for Survival Charitable Trust for making the day such a success. We loved having you all on the farm and look forward to watching these plants thrive for years to come.

25/05/2026

The rising two-year heifers have arrived back home to Donald’s Farm after grazing off farm at Ararimu.

Safe to say they were pretty happy to be back. These heifers will join the main herd and begin calving in July.

24/05/2026

The herd has officially finished being milked for the season at Donalds Farm.

It is also the end of an era for our Farm Manager, Sam, who will be leaving us at the end of May.

We have been extremely fortunate to have Sam as part of the Donald Farm team. His knowledge, dedication, and leadership have had a huge impact not only on the farm itself, but also on the many students and visitors who have spent time here over the years.

Thank you, Sam, for all of your hard work and commitment. We wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

20/05/2026

A great hands-on session for the Intro to Agriculture group out on the farm.

The team scanned tags, weighed and drenched the yearlings while gaining valuable practical experience working with stock.

The new yards are still under construction, so we improvised with pallets and gates - proving that farming is all about adapting and getting the job done. Great teamwork from everyone involved.
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18/05/2026

Had a fantastic planting day with Te Haikura A Kiwa, formerly James Cook School last week. It was great to see the students planting trees they have grown themselves back at school.

A big thank you to Karen Opie and the Trees for Survival Charitable Trust for facilitating the day and supporting the next generation in conservation and environmental care.

We appreciate everyone involved and look forward to seeing these plants thrive on the farm. 🌱

14/05/2026

A productive day out on the farm with the hedges getting a fresh trim.

The students took the opportunity to explore what was revealed underneath, discovering fungi growth and rabbit burrows hidden in the shelter of the hedgerows. It was a great hands-on learning experience in understanding the ecosystem at work.

The new pasture paddock is also coming away well in this warm weather, showing strong establishment and healthy growth already.

12/05/2026

The heifers are back on the farm and ready for the students to get hands-on with animal health practice.

They have been grazing off farm at the neighbour’s and have now returned to help with practical learning in our new yards.

Students will be getting involved with drenching, vaccinating, tagging and weighing, while also checking live weight targets.
It is a great opportunity to build confidence, develop practical skills and learn the importance of good animal health management on farm.

10/05/2026

Today Donald’s Farm will be hosting a planting day with James Cook High School students, kindly facilitated by Karen from the Trees for Survival Charitable Trust.

The plants have been grown by the students at school and are now ready to be planted here on the farm. They will be a valued addition to the plants we have propagated on farm for planting along waterways, wetlands, and steep slopes.

It is great to see young people getting involved and conservation in action. We are looking forward to a great day together.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Donald’s Farm.

Today we celebrate all the incredible mums - the early mornings, the hard work, the care, and everything in between. Whether you are on the farm, in the home, or balancing both, we appreciate everything you do.

Wishing you a day to relax and feel celebrated.

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Auckland
2576

Website

https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/donalds-farm

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