Fonterra Dairy Diary

Productivty, Perseverance, and Team Spirit.

- The Dairy Diary Project

The Fonterra Dairy Diary app is a digital tool for farmers to efficiently manage and record key farm activities such as animal treatments, fertiliser applications, grazing, and monthly hygiene checks. It calculates critical dates like withholding periods, supports offline use for flexibility in remote areas, and ensures compliance with industry standards.

The Challenge

Initially built on an 8-year-old hybrid platform, Dairy Diary faced performance and usability limitations for its 8,000–10,000 users. Like an old tractor, the original platform was becoming expensive to support and maintain. UiRev took on the challenge of rebuilding the app from the ground up, migrating it to native Apple and Android platforms with minimal disruption to farmers.

During this monumental project, the team was excited and purposeful, ready to tackle what lay ahead. However, as the project progressed, unforeseen obstacles emerged, some of which seemed insurmountable. For two years, the team faced these challenges head-on, determined to see the project through.

The Solution: Teamwork and Focus

Unlike larger vendors, UiRev brought agility and personalised support to the project. Together, we embraced a "warrior spirit," refusing to let setbacks derail our focus. Through consistent collaboration, creative problem-solving, and an unyielding belief in our mission, we navigated even the most difficult hurdles.

The Outcome

This project wasn’t just about delivering apps—it was about showcasing the strength of teamwork, resilience, and shared purpose. As Jerry eloquently stated:

"Let us not celebrate just the launch of a few new apps; let us celebrate the team, the spirit, and the unwavering perseverance that made this possible." - Jerry Castellanos

Conclusion

The Dairy Diary project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when a team is united by purpose and fortified by perseverance. It’s proof that no challenge is too great when approached together with determination and focus.

Available for iOS and Android, the app streamlines record-keeping, enhances data accuracy, and saves time, helping farmers improve overall farm management.

This case study demonstrates that success isn’t just about the end result; it’s about the journey, the people, and the lessons learned along the way.