Vincent De Maroussem

About Vincent De Maroussem

Professional Summary We are a husband and wife dairy farming team with 18 years of experience, committed to high standards in animal health, pasture management, and overall farm upkeep. Vincent brings strength in implementing farm-wide standards and pasture management, while Isabelle focuses on animal health, calf rearing, and shed management, including daily milking to oversee stock wellbeing. Together, we operate a solid dairy farming partnership, combining business management with animal care. We have extensive experience running farming businesses, understanding budgets, cashflows, and accounting. Originally from Mauritius, we relocated to New Zealand over 20 years ago, studied at Telford Rural Polytechnic, and have since built a successful career in dairy farming. Education - Diploma in Rural Studies, Telford Rural Polytechnic, 2007 (Top Student and Scholarship recipient) - National Certificate in Agriculture, Telford Rural Polytechnic, 2006 - Farm Safe Certificate/Approved Handler, Telford Rural Polytechnic - Matriculation Certificate, Abbott’s College (RSA), 1985 Awards and Certifications - Morilait Grade Free Certificate, Synlait, 2018-2022 - Synlait Low SCC Certificates, 2018-2022 - Multiple DHL Group Farm Operator of the Year awards in Contract Milker and VOSM categories (2013–2016) - Milk Quality and Dairy Effluent certificates, AgITO (2011/12) - Certificates of Achievement and Excellence in Dairy Herd Mastitis Performance from Fonterra and Riverside Vets - Runner-up and winner Farm Operator of the Year awards, Dairy Holdings Ltd and DHL Group