Mayne Ag, was founded by Athol and Jane New after selling their successful dairy and beef business Tullba. Athol has a passion for helping others develop and improving farm operations through repeatable systems.

Athol brings experience from 20 years of dairy farming leading operations of 600-9000 cows. He brings a systems wide approach and knowledge to tailor solutions that can optimise your dairy business performance within the Mid Canterbury district. 

Athol is the 2016 FMG Young Farmer of the year and a finalist in the Zander McDonald. His previous roles are:

• CEO Tullba Ltd 2019-2026

• Operations Manager Rakaia Island 2017-2019

• Farm Business Manager Synlait Farms 2009-2017.