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Otago

Our Otago 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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Kirk Falconer

Kirk Falconer

FIL Area Manager

South Canterbury & North Otago

M. 027 491 2966
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Phillippa Foster

Phillippa Foster

FIL Area Manager (Maternity Cover)

Otago, Ranfurly & Omakau

M. 027 549 8182
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News & advice

Keep 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.

ViewBloateze takes the wind out of bloat

Bloateze takes the wind out of bloat

1 Sep 2025

FIL can help farmers with cost-effective bloat control and treatment this spring, with a choice of Bloateze or Bloateze DFA.

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What Our Farmers Say

Tim Rivers
Simple changes make significant improvements for Central Otago farmer

Clinical mastitis cases and SCC levels have dropped significantly after Tim Rivers made small but critical animal health improvements with the help from FIL. This has led to a significant reduction in the use of drugs in the 1,200-cow herd.

Tim Rivers - Otago

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How Oamaru farmer solved a seven-year mastitis problem

“Knowledge is power” says Farm Manager Sarah Smart, who had experienced a high incidence of clinical mastitis for seven years and was treating 20 percent of the herd annually. Today, the herd’s SCC is the lowest it has ever been.

Sarah Smart - Otago

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