Why This Dairy Farmer Chose a Composting Barn for His 325-Cow Farm

Wet winters, rising lameness, and tougher standoff and effluent regulations pushed Rob Little to rethink his winter system. Operating a 325-cow dairy farm in the Grey Valley on the West Coast, Rob wanted a solution that was easier on cows, improved feed utilisation, and added long-term value to the property. In this video, Rob shares why he chose a composting barn, what he’s seen so far, and how the build process played out — from cow comfort and near-100% feed utilisation to a stress-free experience and a building that “ticked all the boxes straight away.” Built with Aztech Buildings, this composting barn is already proving its value — and getting a big thumbs up from the cows. 👉 Learn more about composting barns and winter housing solutions 👉 See how smart barn design can support cow comfort, compliance, and long-term farm performance Important Links Subscribe for real on-farm builds and practical rural building insights. 🌐 Website / https://www.aztechbuildings.co.nz/ 👉Facebook /   / aztechbuildings   👉 TikTok /   / aztechbuildingsnz   👉 Instagram /   / aztechbuildings   🎞️ Recommended Playlists 👉 New Zealand Dairy Farmers, Composting Barns, Freestall Barns & Feedpad Covers    • New Zealand Dairy Farmers - Composting Bar...   👉 Commercial & Industrial Buildings / Sheds    • Commercial & Industrial Buildings / Sheds   #NZDairyFarming #CompostingBarns #FarmingNZ #FarmInfrastructure Copyright Notice: All content in this video, including visuals and audio, is the property of Aztech Buildings. You’re welcome to share the video link or embed this content on your website or other platforms, provided it is credited and links back to the Aztech Buildings YouTube channel.