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Focus Dairy Farm Robin Hill

Practical pasture decisions for farms that need clear, reliable information.

Robin Hill is owned and operated by the Roberts family who live and dairy farm in the Flowerdale Valley on the North West Coast of Tasmania. This is where Pasture.io was born. Their main enterprise is dairy farming, with a growing interest in raising their own bobby calves. The Roberts family also own and operate Redbreast Plants a large propagator of native plants and exlusive needs in Tas. Furthermore, they own the Lobster Ponds Haven & Cafe, which offers a unique experience to view and learn about the endangered Giant Freshwater Crayfish that are endemic to northern Tasmanian rivers.

Focus farm snapshot

Flowerdale, Tasmania, Australia

A practical look at how Robin Hill uses pasture measurement, grazing records, and herd context to guide day-to-day dairy decisions.

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Pasture-based dairy system with irrigated milking platform.
Split calving herd with all calves raised on farm.
Pasture.io was born on this farm from the need to turn pasture measurement into better grazing decisions.
PastureLatest 7 DaysPrevious 7 Days
Latest Farm Walk Date2026-06-17
Target Avg Cover (KgDM/ha)2550
Average Pasture Cover (KgDM/ha)24782477
Target Pre Grazing Cover (KgDM/ha)3000
Average Pre Grazing Cover (KgDM/ha)30082830
Target Post Grazing Residual (KgDM/ha)1700
Average Post Grazing Residual (KgDM/ha)20821763
Pasture Growth Rate (KgDM/ha.d)30.724.2
Pasture Growth Rate Demand (KgDM/ha.day)19.022.4
Time since last grazed (days)4437
Pasture Intake per Animal (KgDM/cow.day)7.68.3
HerdLatest 7 DaysPrevious 7 Days
TypeMilkers.
Size280
Utilisable Milking Area (ha)132.2132.2
Stocking Rate (cows/ha)2.12
Milk Production
Peak L/cow.day33.0
7 day L/cow.day26.0
KgMS/cow.day2.03
KgMS/ha.day4.29
Fat %3.90
Protein %3.40
Protein:Fat Ratio0.87
Nutritional Requirements
Target Ration Intake (KgDM/cow.day)20.0
Additional Energy (MJME/cow.day)10
Gestation Energy (MJME/cow.day)5
Weight Change Energy (MJME/cow.day)15
NDF for determining gut fill (%)1.2
Target dietary starch (%)15.0
Enterprise
Dairy
Farm system
Pasture based with grain
Region
North West Coast, Tasmania
Pasture grown
18-20 tDM/ha on the irrigated platform
Milk production
About 9,000 L/cow or 660 KgMS/cow
Herd
Predominantly Holstein/Fresian

Robin Hill Pty Ltd

Robin Hill is a leading dairy operation that uses agtech to support efficiency, sustainability, and profit. Their dairy farming enterprise combines practical pasture management, milk production discipline, and clear herd records.

  • Pasture-based system with grain support.
  • Irrigated milking platform and fodder support country.
  • Split calving herd with all calves raised on farm.