Near Te Awamutu in Korakonui, the Stacey family faced challenges with their herd’s ability to withstand the rolling and steep terrain, the Stacey family implemented a crossbreeding strategy to add resilience and adaptability while still maintaining their production of milk solids. Riddings Farm is led by Chris and Jude Stacey, together with their children Tom and Stella, and supported by workers Bert and Charlie. They manage a 450-cow operation with 155 hectares of milking platform, and more land for young stock, beef on dairy animals, and native bush.