Natives for riparian, wetland and hillslope planting
Affordable, quality native plants for restoration projects
The Native Dairy Farmer combines our passion for dairy farming and native plants. In an ever-changing world with farmers having to navigate regulation changes in the environmental, health and safety and animal health space, sometimes it can be hard to see the light! Despite the challenges the industry faces we are proud to be dairy farming, and are constantly amazed and impressed to see the improvements being made by farmers.
The Native Dairy Farmer is a platform for us to share day to day life on farm as well as our journey. Starting in 2021 with converting the old grass tennis court into a native tree nursery, moving to using Ellepots in 2022, our new extended nursery in 2025 and the farm shop “ The Shed @511” in 2026. Our aim will always be to provide like-minded farmers and landowners with affordable, quality native plants to get their projects off to the best start.
What we offer
Our Newest Venture
Tucked beside our new nursery – Native plants and so much more.
The Shed @511
We are very excited with our latest addition of carefully, collated, local and New Zealand made gifts, crafts, delicious treats and baking. Alice has selected producers that share the same values as The Native Dairy Farmer. Perfect for that special gift, or a yummy treat for friends and family.
With selected opening hours – see face book for our open days.
We are delighted to stock:
· Candles
· Honey
· Cards
· Dried flowers
· Lavender gifts
· Soaps
· Preserves
· Baking & Sweet Treats
· Wool Mating & Bio degradable pegs
· Garden art work
Looking for something a bit different? Birthday, wedding, new home, retirement, a special thank you or congratulations:
Ask about our popular gift baskets and corporate gift baskets. Tailored for you. Native plants wrapped in natural NZ wool mat, plus bio degradable pegs paired with New Zealand gifts from The Shed @511, all beautifully presented, how perfect is that!
We also offer gift vouchers, allowing the recipient a chance to choose their own plants.
Ordering your natives
We are excited to have an awesome range of natives, perfect for the farm and the garden.
What our customers are saying
"A great example of efficient dairy farming. Happy cows and environmentally friendly."
Bryan McKay
"Totally in tune with NZ nature. Love what these guys are doing."
Vicky Lee Pratt
Need help with your farm planting?
The Native Dairy Farmer brings together Alice and Dave’s skills and passion for both dairy farming and native trees. Alice takes the lead in the native trees and environmental space complimenting Dave’s skills and experience in the dairy industry. We can offer advice on planting best practice.
Contact
P. 021 523 385
E. thenativedairyfarmer@hotmail.com
Te Awamutu - Otorohanga
Waikato, New Zealand