Farm Data Management
At the heart of our farming approach are the values of Kaitiakitanga and Whakawhānaungatanga — caring for our whenua, our livestock, and our people through responsible stewardship and strong working relationships.
Our digital farm systems embody these values, connecting our policies and procedures with daily operations to uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
Pukerewa values technology as an essential part of our commitment to smart and sustainable farming. Since introducing the FarmIQ system in 2018, we have strengthened the way we manage farm data, record keeping, and performance tracking. The platform enhances our operational efficiency, forecasting, and compliance while supporting responsible environmental practices, animal traceability, and pasture management. These advancements help us make informed decisions that protect our whenua and strengthen Pukerewa’s long-term future.
“…running a sheep and beef farm means knowing our stock, our paddocks, and our workload inside out. FarmIQ pulls all that information together in one easy-to-use system – the farm app means we spend less time on paperwork and more time on the whenua…”
- Jack Gardiner, Farm Manager, 2025
Enhancing Quality and Best Practice Through Smart Farm Systems
Animal Tracking
We’ve strengthened our livestock management by introducing precise tracking systems for all breeding and production stages. Detailed records are now maintained for ewe and ram pairings, lamb and calf weights, treatments, and stock movements. These improvements have enhanced genetic selection, animal health monitoring, and overall productivity from birth through to finishing.
Paddock Management
This feature has greatly improved how we run the farm, helping us plan and keep accurate records of grazing rotations and fertiliser applications. It’s made it easier to grow healthy pastures andmanage feed supplies for both our breeding mobs and finishing stock.
Farm Mapping – Our Digital Advantage!
Farm Mapping technology has brought a new level of clarity and efficiency to our operation. Visitors, contractors and staff alike can view the entire farm at a glance - digital maps show every paddock, fence line, race, and stock mob. This system has made it easier to plan grazing rotations, monitor livestock movements, and track infrastructure across the whenua. With instant access to maps online, everyone has the information needed to make decisions quickly and maintain our high farm standards.
Simple Compliance
We have made substantial progress meeting our regulatory obligations across our farming operation. By centralising critical NAIT and environmental reporting data, we have streamlined our record-keeping processes and ensured efficient, timely submission of compliance records.
We have made substantial progress meeting our regulatory obligations across our farming operation. By centralising critical NAIT and environmental reporting data, we have streamlined our record-keeping processes and ensured efficient, timely submission of compliance records.
Team Coordination
This app has been incredibly beneficial for our team, helping us stay organised and connected. We can now send jobs and updates instantly, log hazards and safety incidents in real-time, keeping everyone informed, safe and on track. The team are gaining confidence using it each week, ensuring key tasks like drenching, shearing, and shifting stock run smoothly and on schedule.
This app has been incredibly beneficial for our team, helping us stay organised and connected. We can now send jobs and updates instantly, log hazards and safety incidents in real-time, keeping everyone informed, safe and on track. The team are gaining confidence using it each week, ensuring key tasks like drenching, shearing, and shifting stock run smoothly and on schedule.
Insightful, Real-Time Reporting
Accessing live data from across the farm means we can monitor breeding performance, weight gains, and pasture growth in real time, giving us immediate insights to make smarter, faster decisions!
Accessing live data from across the farm means we can monitor breeding performance, weight gains, and pasture growth in real time, giving us immediate insights to make smarter, faster decisions!
