From bank teller to top Ayrshire herd: Farmer’s quest for the perfect cow

Catherine FryCoast & Country writer·Coast & Country News·15 May, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌ Bryan Hayward breeds Ayrshires to have more red than white markings. Photo / Catherine Fry Bryan Hayward breeds Ayrshires to have more red than white markings. Photo / Catherine FryPutaruru dairy farmer Bryan Hayward didn’t immediately follow in his father’s footsteps and go farming. His dad, Barry, wanted him to pursue an off-farm job before joining the family farm business.

Bryan worked in a Putaruru bank from 1981 to 1988 and said he really enjoyed the numbers

From bank teller to top Ayrshire herd: Farmer’s quest for the perfect cow

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