FarmFlow — Dairy Farm Management Software

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Grazing Records

Log paddock entries, rotation intervals, and pasture cover in seconds. Auto-calculates rotation days and flags deviations from your targets.

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Paddock Logging

One-tap paddock entrySelect paddock, mob, and date — FarmFlow pre-fills the rest from your farm layout.
Cover before & afterRecord pre- and post-graze pasture cover in kgDM/ha per paddock. Tracks pasture consumed automatically.
Mob assignmentLink each grazing event to a specific mob. Tracks which mobs grazed which paddocks across the season.
Supplement recordingLog silage, PKE, or other supplement fed per paddock event.

Rotation Intelligence

Rotation interval calculatorAuto-calculates actual vs. target rotation days per mob. Highlights paddocks that are resting too short or too long.
Paddock rest mapVisual layout of your farm showing each paddock's current rest day count — see at a glance where you're behind or ahead.
Seasonal rotation plannerSet spring, summer, and autumn rotation targets. FarmFlow adjusts alerts based on the season you're in.
Historical rotation dataFull grazing history per paddock going back multiple seasons. Identify trends in pasture performance over time.

Pasture & Reporting

Farm cover summaryDaily farm pasture cover chart — total kgDM/ha across all paddocks, with your target wedge overlaid.
Pasture growth rate trackingLog measured growth rates per paddock or import from DairyNZ plate meter integrations. New
Advisor-ready exportDownload a full grazing records PDF or CSV for any date range, formatted for farm advisor review meetings.
N application linkageTag nitrogen applications to paddock events and track cumulative N per paddock against your seasonal cap.

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Herd Management

Track mob composition, health events, drying off dates, and calving schedules. Full traceability from calf to cull.

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Animal Records

Individual cow profilesEach cow has her own record — NAIT tag, breed, birth date, dam/sire, and full event history from first calving.
Mob builderCreate and manage multiple mobs (milkers, springers, dry cows, R2s). Move animals between mobs with a date-stamped log.
Culling recordsLog reason for cull, sale date, and weight. Track your rolling death rate, empty rate, and involuntary cull rate by season.
NAIT integrationSync animal movements with NAIT automatically — no double-entry. Pro

Health & Reproduction

Health event loggingRecord mastitis, lameness, ketosis, BVD, and other treatment events per cow. Integrates with your withholding period calculator.
Somatic cell count trackingImport monthly SCC data from LIC or Fonterra and flag individual cows exceeding thresholds.
Calving recorderLog calving date, ease score, calf sex, and tag number. Auto-populates expected calving dates from mating records.
Mating & pregnancy recordsSynchronise treatment programmes, AI dates, bull run-in, and in-calf rates per mob per season.

Dry-off & Season Flow

Dry-off plannerSchedule dry-off dates per cow based on production, BCS, and gestation. FarmFlow generates your daily dry-off list automatically.
Dry cow treatment logRecord teat seal and antibiotic treatments per cow with batch numbers and withholding periods tracked.
BCS recordingLog body condition scores at key points — dry-off, pre-calving, and mid-lactation — with mob-average trend charts.
Season comparisonCompare herd composition, empty rate, and death rate season-on-season to identify where you're improving or slipping.

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MS Production Tracking

Set monthly milk solids targets and track actuals daily. Automated variance reporting keeps you ahead of season projections.

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Daily Milk Recording

AM/PM milk entryLog morning and afternoon milk volumes, fat%, and protein% by mob. FarmFlow calculates daily MS automatically.
LIC/Fonterra importImport herd test and production data directly — no manual re-entry required.
Per-cow productionTrack individual cow milk production from herd test data. Identify your top producers and underperformers each season.
Vat dip recordingLog twice-daily vat dips as an alternative to individual milk meters. FarmFlow reconciles against herd test actuals.

Targets & Variance

Monthly MS targetsSet season targets by month — FarmFlow tracks cumulative actual vs. target with a live running total and variance %.
Season curve modellingPlot your expected production curve based on calving spread and peak milk data. Adjust targets mid-season as conditions change.
Ahead/behind trackerAt any point in the season, see exactly how many kg MS you're ahead or behind on your annual budget.
Weekly variance alertsAutomatic email alerts if your 7-day rolling production drops more than 5% below your seasonal curve. Pro

Reporting & Benchmarks

Per-cow MS reportTrack kgMS/cow and kgMS/ha at any point in the season. Compare to your own history and regional DairyNZ benchmarks.
Income forecastingConnect your Fonterra milk price and project season income based on current production trajectory.
Advisor dashboardYour farm advisor can view production data in real-time — no more waiting for the monthly statement to review progress.
Multi-season overlaysChart this season's production against the last three seasons on the same graph. Understand your farm's true performance range.

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Season Planning

Build and share season plans across your farm team. Integrate with advisor visits, vet schedules, and contractor bookings.

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Calendar & Scheduling

Season calendarMap out your entire season — planned dry-off date, expected calving start, mating start, and grass growth windows — in one view.
Vet & contractor bookingsLog scheduled visits and contractor dates. FarmFlow sends reminders 48 hours in advance to staff and managers.
Task assignmentCreate recurring and one-off tasks for staff. Assign by person or role with due dates and priority levels.
Public holiday awarenessNZ public holidays automatically flagged in your calendar — plan staffing around Waitangi Day, Easter, and other key dates.

Fertiliser & Inputs

Fertiliser plan builderPlan your N, P, S, and lime applications by paddock and month. Track planned vs. actual spend and kgN/ha against your cap.
N cap managementSet your seasonal nitrogen cap and track cumulative applications in real-time. Auto-alert when you're within 20kg of your limit.
Effluent application logRecord solid and liquid effluent applications per paddock with dates and volumes. Essential for consent compliance.
Input cost trackingLog and categorise variable costs — supplement, chemicals, vet, fertiliser — against your season budget.

Advisor Collaboration

Advisor portal accessInvite your farm advisor to view your season plan, actuals, and records in real-time. No emailing spreadsheets. Pro
Meeting notes & actionsRecord advisor visit notes, agreed actions, and follow-up dates directly in FarmFlow. Actions appear in staff task lists.
Pre-visit data packAuto-generate a summary report of your farm's performance before each advisor visit — saves 30 minutes of prep.
Target vs. actuals reviewSide-by-side view of your season plan vs. where you actually landed, per month and per metric.

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CSV Export & Reporting

Export any dataset in seconds — grazing history, production records, herd lists. Ready for LIC, DairyNZ, or your farm advisor.

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Export Options

Flexible date rangesExport data for any custom date range — this week, this month, this season, or any period you specify.
CSV & PDF formatsDownload data as CSV for analysis in Excel, or as a formatted PDF report ready to share with your advisor or bank.
Scheduled email exportsSet up automatic weekly or monthly exports delivered to your inbox — or your advisor's inbox — without lifting a finger.
Custom column selectionChoose exactly which fields to include in each export. Build the report that suits your audience.

Built-in Reports

Season summary reportOne-page season overview: total MS, per-cow production, grazing performance, herd health summary, and input costs.
Grazing records reportFull paddock-by-paddock grazing history with rotation intervals, covers, and mob assignments — audit-ready.
N application logCompliant nitrogen application records per paddock, formatted for regional council consent submissions.
Herd health reportTreatment events, SCC history, death and cull log, and in-calf rates — ready for vet or LIC review.

Integrations

LIC MINDA syncPull herd test and production data directly from LIC MINDA. New
DairyNZ benchmarkingExport in the DairyNZ Dairy Monitor format for benchmarking against regional and national averages.
Fonterra data importImport your Fonterra milk statements and reconcile against your own production records automatically.
Xero cost exportExport input costs directly in a Xero-compatible format for seamless farm accounting. Pro

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Team & Staff Tools

Assign tasks, manage staff schedules, and keep everyone aligned. Handover notes, onboarding checklists, and daily run sheets built in.

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Daily Operations

Daily run sheetAuto-generated run sheet each morning based on your season plan and today's priorities. Every staff member sees the same picture.
Task managementCreate, assign, and check off tasks. Recurring tasks (e.g. weekly teat spray checks) auto-populate on schedule.
Shift notesStaff log end-of-shift notes — issues noticed, animals flagged, maintenance needed — visible to all team members.
Push notificationsStaff receive task reminders and alerts on their phones. No need to track everyone down in the shed.

Staff Management

Role-based accessSet permissions per staff member — farm managers see everything, relief milkers see their tasks only. Full data security.
Onboarding checklistsPre-built onboarding templates for new staff. Assign, track progress, and sign off each item digitally.
Leave & roster planningPlan staff rosters across the season. Flag leave periods and ensure coverage during peak calving and busy periods.
Staff performance notesLog manager observations and training notes per staff member. Private to management — never visible to the team.

Handover & Knowledge

Handover documentationWhen a staff member leaves, generate a full handover pack — SOPs, paddock notes, herd quirks, and seasonal schedule — in minutes.
Farm SOP libraryStore your standard operating procedures in FarmFlow. Staff can access milking protocols, teat spray recipes, and emergency contacts from their phone.
Incident logRecord machinery breakdowns, animal injuries, and near-misses with date, description, and corrective action taken.
Contractor directoryStore vet, AI technician, electrician, and other contractor details with notes on preferred contacts and service history.

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Group Benchmarking

Manage multiple farms and benchmark performance across your group. Identify leaders, laggards, and cross-farm learnings instantly.

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Group Dashboard

Multi-farm overviewOne screen showing MS production, pasture cover, rotation performance, and herd health across every farm in your group.
League table rankingRank farms by any KPI — kgMS/cow, kgMS/ha, death rate, N efficiency — at any point in the season.
Group vs. target trackerSee how the group is tracking against collective MS and financial targets — essential for company farm reporting.
Manager-level accessFarm managers see only their farm. Group owners see all farms. Advisors can be granted cross-farm view access. Pro

Comparative Analytics

Side-by-side farm comparisonSelect any two farms and compare their performance metrics week-by-week across the season.
Best practice identificationFarmFlow flags which farms are achieving the best rotation adherence, lowest SCC, or highest per-cow production — so learnings can be shared.
Input efficiency analysisCompare N usage, supplement costs, and feed conversion efficiency across farms to find where spend is delivering most return.
Regional benchmarkingCompare your group's performance against DairyNZ regional averages for your farming system and region.

Group Reporting

Board & investor reportsGenerate a one-page group performance summary suitable for board meetings, bank reviews, or investor updates.
Farm visit prep packsAuto-generate a data pack for each farm ahead of advisor or owner visits — pre-loaded with the metrics that matter.
Consolidated CSV exportExport the full group dataset — all farms, all metrics — in a single consolidated CSV for your own analysis or accounting team.
Year-end group summarySeason-end report comparing every farm's performance against targets, prior season, and group average.

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Smart Alerts

Automated flags for high SCC, N cap breaches, rotation slippage, and herd health anomalies. Act before problems escalate.

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Herd Health Alerts

SCC spike detectionInstant alert when a cow's SCC exceeds your set threshold — flagged in the daily dashboard and sent to your phone.
Mastitis trend alertsIf mastitis incidence in a mob climbs above your seasonal average, FarmFlow raises an early warning before it becomes a herd issue.
Withholding period remindersAutomated reminders when treated cows are approaching the end of their milk or meat withholding period.
Death rate trackingAlert when your rolling 30-day death rate exceeds your set tolerance — so you catch emerging health problems early.

Pasture & Rotation Alerts

Rotation slippage alertWhen a mob's actual rotation days drop more than 3 days below target, FarmFlow sends an alert before the shortfall compounds.
Low cover warningAlert when your farm average cover drops below your minimum threshold — giving you time to slow rotation or add supplement.
Paddock re-entry too earlyFlags any planned grazing event where the paddock rest period is below your minimum — before you graze it.
Pasture surplus alertAlert when cover is building too fast — time to take a paddock out for silage or slow the rotation.

Compliance & Finance Alerts

N cap warningAlert at 80% and 95% of your seasonal nitrogen cap — never inadvertently breach your consent condition.
Production variance alertAutomatic flag when weekly MS production drops more than 5% below your season curve. Investigate before it compounds. Pro
Budget overspend alertTrack variable costs against your season budget. Alert when any category (supplement, vet, fertiliser) exceeds its allocation.
Custom alert builderBuild your own alert rules based on any metric in FarmFlow — tailored to your farm's specific thresholds and risk tolerance. Pro

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Works Offline

Built for rural NZ — data syncs when connected. Log paddock rounds and herd notes even in the back paddock with no signal.

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Offline Capability

Full offline modeAll core logging functions — grazing records, herd events, task completion — work without a cell signal. Data queues and syncs automatically when back in range.
Conflict resolutionIf two staff members log data offline simultaneously, FarmFlow intelligently merges records when both devices reconnect — no data lost.
Offline farm mapYour paddock map and herd layout are cached locally on your device. Navigate your farm layout without connectivity.
Sync status indicatorClear indicator showing which records are synced to the cloud and which are pending — always know where your data stands.

Mobile App

iOS & Android appsNative apps for iPhone and Android — not a browser wrapper. Fast, reliable, and optimised for use with gloves on.
Large-tap interfaceDesigned for farmers in the field — large buttons, high contrast, and easy navigation even in bright sunlight or rain.
Voice-to-text notesDictate shift notes, paddock observations, or health events hands-free while working in the shed or yard. New
Photo attachmentAttach photos to herd health events, infrastructure issues, or paddock observations directly from your phone camera.

Platform & Security

Cloud backupAll your farm data is automatically backed up to secure NZ-hosted cloud servers. Never lose a season's records again.
Browser accessFull functionality available in any desktop or laptop browser — no software to install for office-based work.
Data ownershipYour farm data belongs to you. Export everything at any time. FarmFlow never sells or shares your data with third parties.
99.8% uptime SLAEnterprise-grade infrastructure with a formal uptime guarantee — critical for an always-on farming operation.

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