FMG Young Country: David Reesby

Young Farmers are the future of New Zealand agriculture, so each issue we shine a spotlight on a Young Farmers Club member. Today we chat to David Reesby from  Marton Young Farmers Club

What is the name of your club, and how long have you been a member? 

I have been part of the Marton Young Farmers club since 2019

What has been the highlight for you of joining Young Farmers? What are the benefits and experiences that you feel have helped you most? 

The highlight of joining Young Farmers was meeting my to be wife, Sez. I’ve had a lot of great experiences from Young Farmers.  Competing at Grand Final was an amazing experience and making networks all around the country with other Young Farmers members. 

How did you become involved in agriculture? 

Growing up on a dairy farm, I was always interested in agriculture and going to Feilding Ag High School, which had a great agriculture program.

What is your job now? Tell us about your role, and what your journey has been like so far.

I am currently herd managing our 425 cow family dairy farm near Glen Oroua in the Manawatu.

What do you think the future of farming will look like, and what would like to see happening in New Zealand agriculture going forward?

 I see the future of farming continue to gain efficiency from the use of technology. Proving our high quality products to export around the world.

What are your future plans? 

I would like to continue progressing within the dairy industry to farm ownership. 

Who has been your biggest inspiration in agriculture, and why? 

The food and fibre sector and the people who get out there, create, innovate that help to improve the sector.

Nomination- Over tournament weekend, Dave was a good sport to everyone during the weekend, he stepped up to debate with the Wellington young farmers team as one member had bereavement, and he was very helpful to two of our newest Fitz members during fencing. They were new to tournament and hasn’t done fencing, but Dave was really nice and made sure that had all of their posts sorted and that the girls were properly instructed for fencing. We really  appreciated Dave for helping the girls out.