Eagle Direct

27/05/2026

It’s been great spending a few days understanding the unique challenges facing NZ dairy farmers and helping them uncover ways to find lost milk in their operations. Thanks to Valmetal Inc. VES-Artex World Wide Sires Australia Aztech Buildings Gordie Jones Rainer Irrigation Limited Alain Houle Noel Kelly Dr Mario Mondaca & Sam Mensch for all your shared knowledge and expertise 🙏👏

25/05/2026

Finding Lost Milk conference underway in Ashburton, NZ with Dr Gordie Jones setting the scene for the day.

24/05/2026

See you tomorrow in Ashburton as we hunt down lost milk on NZ farms together with Gordie Jones and Noel Kelly from Creva International. 🐄🥛

Tickets still available if you’re still on the fence….

https://facebook.com/events/s/finding-lost-milk-nz-dairy-con/2036591370599512/

24/05/2026

If maximising your production is important then don’t miss this opportunity to find lost milk through your operation.

See you Tuesday in Ashburton!

Tickets 👉 https://finding-lost-milk.netlify.app

19/05/2026

Alain Houle from Valmetal Inc. and Mike Ryan of Eagle Direct travelling from dairy to dairy making cows more comfortable. Next stop, Shepparton for Dairy Australia Raising The Roof conference which starts tomorrow and then onto Ashburton to Find Lost Milk on Tuesday 26th.

18/05/2026

There was movement at the station.....

17/05/2026

Getting to know your FINDING LOST MILK speakers...

Noel Kelly is driven by improving animal welfare at scale while building strong teams and systems for long-term industry success. He has spent a lifetime in farming and now focusses his energy on delivering practical, long-life solutions in cow comfort and calf rearing worldwide.

On Tuesday 26th, Noel will be talking to the topic of: The First 60 Days: How Calf Rearing Decides Lifetime Yield

Grab your ticket today for a conference you are guaranteed to walk away from knowing where to look for lost milk in your operation.

Tickets here 👉 https://finding-lost-milk.netlify.app

Supported by:

16/05/2026

15/05/2026

Getting to know your FINDING LOST MILK speakers...

A third-generation dairy industry entrepreneur with over 40 years’ experience in wastewater system design and sales, Alain brings deep expertise in manure and wastewater management. Today, he consults on dairy wastewater projects worldwide.

On Tuesday 26th, Alain will be talking to the topic of: Closing the Loop: How Smarter Effluent Management Recovers Lost Nutrients (and Lost Milk)

Grab your ticket today for a conference you are guaranteed to walk away from knowing where to look for lost milk in your operation.

Tickets here 👉 https://finding-lost-milk.netlify.app

Supported by: Valmetal Inc. & World Wide Sires Australia

14/05/2026

To celebrate our diamond sponsorship of Dairy Australia Raising the Roof conference taking place next week, Eagle Direct & Lallemand Animal Nutrition Australia invite conference goers to join us for a round at the beautiful Shepparton Golf Club on Sunday 24 May from 8:30am.

Expect a bit of friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and a chance to unwind with like-minded operators. Hang around for lunch & a cold one on the clubhouse balcony afterwards.

Come see us at and put your name down if you're keen to come along.