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Canterbury

Our Canterbury Area Managers are on the ground supporting dairy farmers like you – our extended family – with NZ made products and proven expertise, helping you perform at your best every season.

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Meet your local reps

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

South Island Sales Manager

M. 027 588 5961
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Angela Stonyer

Angela Stonyer

FIL Area Manager

Central Canterbury

M. 027 693 7023
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Fraser Stewart

Fraser Stewart

FIL Area Manager

North Canterbury

M. 027 886 5869
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Kirstin Manson

Kirstin Manson

FIL Area Manager

South Canterbury & North Otago

M. 027 491 2966
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Rob Taynton

Rob Taynton

FIL Area Manager

Mid Canterbury

M. 027 311 9145
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News & advice

Milking plant start up

Milking plant start up

13 Jul 2026

There are several procedures around the milking plant that can be done to help kick off the season grade free.

ViewSimple steps to reduce mastitis in early lactation

Simple steps to reduce mastitis in early lactation

30 Jun 2026

Mike Robinson, FIL National Sales Manager, shares straightforward steps to help reduce mastitis during the critical early days of lactation.

ViewSupporting teat health year-round with advanced emollient science

Supporting teat health year-round with advanced emollient science

15 May 2026

FIL’s Active Teat Conditioner is an emollient additive for teat sprays that boosts teat condition and protection.

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What Our Farmers Say

Kirstie & Rob Hornblow
Kirstie & Rob of Kirbin Farming reduce mastitis by being proactive with herd health

Prioritising animal health and following best-practice procedures is how Ashburton contract milkers Kirstie and Rob Hornblow have improved results and gained efficiencies.

Kirstie & Rob Hornblow - Canterbury

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Improved teat spray efficiency with the Intelliblend

Canterbury Sharemilker Mark Hutchins highly recommends FIL’s Intelliblend teat spray mixer and delivery system, noting that the herd’s somatic cell count evened out straight away. Plus, their drums of solution are lasting at least a week more.

Mark Hutchins - Canterbury

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