We:
are a team of like-minded, progressive farmers responsive to consumer and scientific developments
believe the future lies in working together to achieve breakthrough goals, not short-term or individualistic thinking
are especially focused on ewe condition - what’s better for the ewe is better for the lamb and for targeting valuable consumer traits
believe integration with Alliance Group is essential for market-place innovation based on consistency of specification and certainty of supply
HEADWATERS:
Established in 2006 to breed ewes with high levels of fat to thrive in New Zealand’s high country, Headwaters has 50 farmer shareholders with approximately 250,000 breeding ewes. The breeding programme has resulted in a top-performing ewe with high fertility and resilience that produces lambs with strong growth rates and unique fat constitution. READ MORE>
Mark joined Headwaters in early 2018 having had senior roles in the agricultural sector stretching back to the 1980s. These include research (Sector Manager Meat & Fibre at AgResearch); meat, dairy and processed food packaging (Sales and Marketing Manager, Bemis Packaging Australia); genetics (GM International at LIC); and food production and marketing (ENZA Foods, Buttercup Squash Council and the NZ Dairy Board). Drawing on all these experiences in a single role was a powerful motivation for Mark in joining Headwaters, and his skills reflect Headwaters’ commitment to extending value from the foothills to the foodie’s plate. Having spent much of his time within co-operative structures, Mark is very familiar with the power that can be harnessed by like-minded people with a shared vision.
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