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Our Northland 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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Brian Salvigny

Brian Salvigny

FIL Area Manager

Northland & Helensville

M. 027 472 1501
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News & advice

Milking plant start up

Milking plant start up

1 Jul 2025

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

ViewChoosing the right teat spray

Choosing the right teat spray

17 Jun 2025

Having good teat care practices and selecting the most appropriate teat spray for the herd is crucial in the prevention of mastitis.

ViewRapid Mastitis Testing: When and why

Rapid Mastitis Testing: When and why

9 Jun 2025

The Rapid Mastitis Test (RMT) is a quick and simple diagnostic tool for detecting mastitis or high somatic cell count (SCC).

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What Our Farmers Say

Kevin Salmon
Hard water no challenge for FIL Quantum Red on Northland farm

Kevin Salmon runs a 120-cow dairy operation south of Kaitaia. He purchased the 80-hectare dairy farm a decade ago and hasn’t faced many major hygiene issues in the dairy shed, except for one persistent challenge: high iron levels in the water.

Kevin Salmon - Northland

Read moreTravis & Lisa Parry
Teat spray automation brings big benefits on Northland farm

Using an automatic teat spray mixing system has given Northland farmer Travis Parry not only ‘peace of mind’ but has demonstrated that even smaller scale farms will see plenty of big benefits. 

Travis & Lisa Parry - Northland

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