Seeking sustainable profits: Discipline with budgets and not buying excess supplements, even in a high milk price season, is helping Waikato sharemilkers Brett and Emily Bradshaw repeat a sustainable profitable system year on year.

Brett and Emily Bradshaw, sharemilkers in New Zealand, have achieved sustainable profitability by adhering to low input and low-cost pasture systems. They have consistently generated good profits and returns on their assets by focusing on discipline, making informed decisions, and sticking to budgets. Their success can be attributed to their partnership, with Brett focusing on market trends and Emily managing cash flow budgets. They prioritize maximizing pasture growth and utilization, timely use of urea, and maintaining an optimal stocking rate. The couple's hard work and sacrifices have contributed to their rapid equity growth, and they plan to continue working towards their goals of house ownership and financial stability. [Extracted from the article]