Samantha Tennent
123 posts
Coming from a science background, Samantha Tennent’s passion lies in converting technical information into on-farm applications. She loves helping farmers understand how they can utilise science to improve their herd and farm performance, particularly by combining it with farmer stories.
Writing is a hobby she began in 2012 which has evolved throughout her career. She has held roles with businesses like LIC, DairyNZ and WelFarm and keeps her toes dipped in agri comms work on the side, mostly through Dairy Farmer magazine.
When she's not in front of her computer or tripping around the countryside, she hangs out with her family and animals on their lifestyle block in South Waikato, realising it's basically farming without an income. September 7, 2023
Paengaroa farm goes OAD in quest for work-life balance
A keen sharemilking couple are taking a punt on changing to once-a-day milking for the full season for the sake of their team’s quality of life.
August 23, 2023
Take precautions so BVD doesn’t hit the herd
Bovine viral diarrhoea is a nasty disease affecting cattle worldwide. Some countries have successfully eradicated it and so can New Zealand.
August 10, 2023
From rock’n’roller to dairy farmer
Living the rock’n’roll lifestyle on the road with a world-renowned band was the opportunity of a lifetime but love for the land eventually drew one Waikato farmer into the industry.
August 8, 2023
Rural support you can trust when under stress
Reaching out or asking for help is easier said than done, especially for farmers, but taking that first step is vital.
August 7, 2023
Being EcoSmart about silage cover
A silage storage solution new to New Zealand is living up to the reputation it has earned in Europe.
July 31, 2023
Dairy farmer finds the optimal feed blend for his herd
A Canterbury farmer feeding the herd with the optimal blend of feed and enough of it is seeing great results.
July 31, 2023
Tail scoring a herd doesn’t imply there is a problem
It is important to track changes annually to identify how and why any new tail damage occurs, if it occurs at all.
July 20, 2023
Young farmer gets a buzz out of dairying
A Whanganui farmer has found her place in agriculture on a dairy farm and couldn’t be happier.
July 17, 2023
Time and effort the driving force behind a Waikato dairy farm
No aspect of the operation is too small to concern a south Waikato farming couple whose calves grow well and thrive.
June 12, 2023
AI-powered tags to lighten load when monitoring animals on farm
A smart ear tag that uses artificial intelligence to estimate and predict behaviour from the data could be a game-changer for farmers.