The Ruminate Team

JACK TARRANT
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jack grew up on a farm in Wairoa, leaving there to attend Lincoln where he studied for BCom (Ag). Jack has farmed in the both the North and South Islands, in a range of systems from intensive dairying to extensive high country sheep & beef.

He has spent the last 20 years working alongside farmers in predominantly Animal Nutrition roles (including working for Inghams & Mitavite).

“Good nutrition and good farming systems is what drive me. My end goal would be for happy healthy cows who have little impact on the environment, whilst making a good profit for the farming business. Our individualised tailor made nutrition plans are developed with all those goals in mind. I’m proud of what we do and why we do it, I know it works and it’s great to be part of the results.”

ALASTAIR NELSON
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Alastair grew up in the Wairarapa and has been involved in the Agricultural sector all his life. After completing a degree in Applied Science (Agriculture) at Massey, Alastair went on to gain experience in both sales and management roles with a multinational animal health company before heading to the Hawke’s Bay where he lives with his wife Stacey and their 3 kids.

In the Hawke’s Bay Alastair has been in involved in sheep and beef genetics, as well as farming, before heading into nutrition 10 years ago. Having worked throughout New Zealand and Australia focusing on nutrition and the practical application of good nutrition in farming systems, Alastair provides a wealth of experience which benefits his clients.

“Having had significant experience in genetics, farming and animal health I have found that nutrition is the best platform to help farmers get the greatest expression of the genetic potential sitting in our animals. Working alongside customers to help them achieve their goals, both in business and individual stock enterprises, is extremely rewarding and something I love doing.”

MARK DIXON
TERRITORY MANAGER

Mark was born and bred in dairying, growing up on his family farm in Matamata. By the early 2000`s he had worked his way through large herd management and share milking. From 2007 Mark has been working in the agriculture sector specializing in animal health, agronomy and dairy nutrition. All this combined helps Mark to add value on farm with customers who want to push the boundaries of genetic potential in their herds. Mark also has a keen interest in replacements to set stock up at a young age to do well for life.

LARISSA KINGSBURY
TERRITORY MANAGER

Growing up on a dairy farm on the Waitaki Plains, Larissa has been passionate about the industry from a young age. On finishing Lincoln University with a first class honours degree in Agricultural Science, Larissa first managed and then went contract milking on the family farm. This has helped provide practical experience which supports technical theory on how best to feed cows so that they are not only happy and healthy, but also perform and are profitable.

“Having had my own cows on the program and seeing the results, this is something that I want to share with others who love feeding cows!”

An avid horse trekker, Larissa understands the benefits of a well balanced diet in horses too.

“The satisfaction of knowing that my horses are being properly fed everyday with the right balance of nutrients is fantastic. I love being able to pull my horses out of the paddock after a busy week knowing that they’ll perform.”