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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

Why teat condition matters during dry off

Why teat condition matters during dry off

17 Apr 2026

Tania Earnshaw, FIL Area Manager for South Waikato & Matamata, has some quick tips to help ensure the lead up to dry off goes smoothly.

ViewKeep your cows hydrated with clean trough water

Keep your cows hydrated with clean trough water

23 Feb 2026

Summer often brings warmer temperatures, creating the perfect conditions for algae to thrive in stagnant water.

ViewFIL 'Milker's Wipes' have hit Rural Retailers

FIL 'Milker's Wipes' have hit Rural Retailers

1 Oct 2025

FIL's new 'Milker’s Wipes' are approved for use on teats prior to milking into the vat.

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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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