Agdesign We have our feet firmly on the ground with what we’re about - understanding land & animal is bone deep with us.

In its simplest form, we turn kg’s of pasture into kg’s meat, milk or fibre, and we’re bloody good at it. We are caretakers of our land. - we simply maximise the gift that is bestowed upon us and ensure that it is passed on in a better quality and productive than when we got it. We are educators – not salesmen. - the process of change is slow but rewarding, we stand by and with you through that tr

ansition of learning. We strive to be better tomorrow than we were today - nothing is perfect, we are open about our successes and about failures, we are constantly learning & constantly improving. We love precision - everything we do is about precision and the fine line to produce excellence. The way we see it is that ‘anyone can do a s**t job’ … we are the best. We are positive about the future - our work builds resilience in land, business and people and is about creating longevity.

On countrywide connect today
20/07/2026

On countrywide connect today

This episode features Tom Chisholm, Owner, AgDesign discussing why farmers should view wearable technology as a tool to support decision-making, rather than a complete farming system. WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the sho...

20/07/2026

Agdesign managing director Tom Chisholm has spent more than 30 years helping farmers unlock greater productivity through innovative Technograzing systems. By combining flexible grazing management with strong infrastructure, AgDesign is helping clients achieve significant gains in production, profitability, and environmental performance.

From growing better pastures to growing stronger businesses, Tom’s philosophy is simple: good farm design starts with a clear vision for the future. With proven results across the sheep and beef industry, AgDesign continues to set the benchmark for sustainable, high-performing farming systems.

NLA - Naylor Lawrence & Associates Courtesy Ford Kiwitech International Ltd

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Fantastic utilisation and regrowth on a winter rotation. Setting up for a great spring!
09/06/2026

Fantastic utilisation and regrowth on a winter rotation. Setting up for a great spring!

150 Bulls just loving the early winter
03/06/2026

150 Bulls just loving the early winter

Beautiful day in Tasmania, beef systems going in on pivots
20/05/2026

Beautiful day in Tasmania, beef systems going in on pivots

https://country-wide.co.nz/treat-wearables-as-a-tool-not-a-system/
18/05/2026

https://country-wide.co.nz/treat-wearables-as-a-tool-not-a-system/

As virtual fencing and cattle wearables move from buzzwords to real tools being used across sheep and beef breeding and finishing operations on New Zealand farms, one message comes through clearly from Tom Chisholm of AgDesign: the technology is not a silver bullet.

Speaking about beef system for a beef an lamb field day  in the Wairarapa yesterday. Great turn out and some fantastic q...
23/02/2026

Speaking about beef system for a beef an lamb field day in the Wairarapa yesterday. Great turn out and some fantastic questions from the group.

Adopting Technology: should I or shouldn't I? -
03/02/2026

Adopting Technology: should I or shouldn't I? -

January 2026 has come and gone in the blink of an eye. We are busy with more infrastructure development for grazing management than we ever have been. Red meat prices are driving investment, and there is a growing realisation that the opportunity cost of an inefficient grazing system is higher than....

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