Our Story – Re Dairy

The ReDairy Story

ReDairy Founding Story

ReDairy founders, the Roberts and Buchanan families, are dedicated to producing sustainable, good-natured dairy products through regenerative farming practices that support the environment and foster a strong sense of community.

Our mission is to create a sustainable agricultural system that enhances soil health, promotes biodiversity, and contributes to the well-being of our planet. By adopting regenerative farming techniques, we ensure that our cows are healthy and happy, leading to dairy products that are rich in nutrients and flavour. We believe in the interconnectedness of all living things and strive to build a community that values sustainability, quality, and environmental stewardship.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact on the world, one spoonful at a time.

Clareview Farm

Align Farms purchased Clareview in 2013, and it’s been managed by Kiri Roberts ever since. Clareview is the biggest farm in the group, with 296 effective hectares in the Westerfield district, 25km from Ashburton. The farm milks 1080 cows through an 80 Bail Rotary, with automatic cup removers and in shed meal feeding.

In the 2019/2020 season, Clareview began transitioning into a regenerative system, with 20% of the grazed area planted with mixed diverse species. Now, the farm is split 50:50 for a farm system trial, with one side of the farm running a diverse regenerative system and the other side a conventional system. Data is being collected across a range of indicators and results are being published on our website under “Regenerative Study” so all farmers can learn along with us.

In the 2014/2015 season, Clareview was completely reformatted to improve efficiency and simplify management. The grazing land that adjoins the Ashburton River has been redeveloped into the platform, in consultation with its owner, Environment Canterbury.