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>
Simon joined Headwaters in May 2017 (see News section). Growing up on a Canterbury farm, Simon has always been involved in agriculture. Prior to entering the meat industry Simon worked in the wool industry, initially as a wool buyer in mid Canterbury and then as CRT’s Mosgiel woolstore manager. Joining ANZCO Foods in 2003 Simon was involved in developing ANZCO’s integrated value chains as producer group manager for the Aleph, Waitrose and Bull producers groups. He also spent four years as operations manager at Five Star Beef’s feedlot. Married to Anne-Marie with three boys Joseph, Isaac & Max (1 born a Crusader and two born Highlanders), Simon is motivated by working with passionate farming teams that are committed to creating new value. Simon is based in Ashburton and can be contacted on 027 477 8230.
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