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DairyTech Solutions has engineered the AXIS drying system: a portable, on-farm solution that converts antibiotic milk, colostrum surplus, and inline residue into a stable, feed-grade powder. Built for New Zealand's 11,000 dairy farms.
Every milking session, New Zealand's 11,000 dairy farms discharge a hidden stream of high-value milk directly to the effluent system. This is not spilled milk. It is a structural, daily loss built into the way milking infrastructure operates.
The inline milk residue left in pipelines after each milking, combined with event-based waste streams from antibiotic treatment, colostrum surplus, and high somatic cell count milk, represents an estimated NZD 14 to 21 million in recoverable value annually across New Zealand's dairy farms.
Regional councils across New Zealand are tightening discharge consent conditions. Effluent from waste milk is increasingly classified as a contaminant requiring active management. The regulatory window for the status quo is closing.
Antibiotic milk, colostrum surplus, and inline pipeline residue are discharged directly to effluent with zero recovery. On a 325-cow farm, that is an estimated NZD 8,000 to 18,000 in recoverable value lost every year. There is no on-farm solution. Until now.
Milk from cows undergoing antibiotic treatment cannot enter the bulk tank. On a 325-cow farm, this stream alone generates an estimated 8,000 to 14,500 litres per year. Currently, this is discharged to effluent with zero recovery.
Surplus colostrum beyond calf requirements is currently wasted on most farms. The AXIS system dries colostrum into a high-value powder that preserves key nutritional components. Dried colostrum powder commands a significant premium over bulk milk.
After each milking, milk remaining in the pipeline is flushed to effluent. This volume is determined by shed type, not herd size -- a herringbone shed loses 45 to 60 litres per milking regardless of whether it milks 50 or 500 cows. The AXIS system captures this stream before it is lost.
A portable, scalable, on-farm drying system that converts waste milk into a stable, feed-grade powder. Three models. One platform. Designed for New Zealand dairy.
The AXIS system uses a proprietary milk intercept and pre-treatment process that captures waste milk before it reaches the effluent system, processes it through the AXIS drying system, and produces a dry, shelf-stable, feed-grade powder that can be stored on-farm and used as an animal feed supplement.
The system is designed to be operated by a single person with minimal training. It integrates seamlessly into existing farm dairy operations and requires no specialised building or infrastructure beyond a standard three-phase power connection.
ACVM Act 1997 Compliant. The AXIS system includes an integrated pre-treatment system that provides a clear regulatory pathway for feed-grade product registration under New Zealand's Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997. Compliance is a feature, not a risk.
Each AXIS model is optimised for a specific farm type and waste milk volume. All models share the same core AXIS drying technology platform.
Enter your farm details to estimate your annual recovery value and payback period for the selected AXIS model.
Indicative estimate. Assumes 270 milking days/year, 15 L/cow/day, 6--6.5% total waste milk (antibiotic, colostrum, event, inline), 10% powder yield, includes energy, maintenance, consumables and labour costs. Actual results will vary by farm.
For a more detailed on-farm calculation, visit farmcalc.dairytech.nz
No existing on-farm solution addresses all three waste streams. AXIS is the first complete milk valorisation platform designed for NZ farm dairy operations.
AXIS processes antibiotic milk, colostrum surplus, and inline pipeline residue in a single integrated system. No existing on-farm alternative addresses more than one stream.
AXIS converts waste milk into a shelf-stable, feed-grade powder valued at NZD 8 to 12 per kilogram. Existing approaches recover liquid milk at bulk price only, or discharge to effluent with zero recovery.
The AXIS system is designed to meet New Zealand's ACVM Act 1997 requirements for feed-grade product registration. Compliance is a feature, not an afterthought.
Trailer-mounted and self-contained. Operates on standard three-phase power. No specialised building, infrastructure, or operator training required beyond a brief induction.
The AXIS system evaporates moisture from a thin film of milk at low temperatures, preserving nutritional quality while achieving industrial throughput in a compact footprint.
Proprietary milk intercept system captures inline pipeline residue and event waste streams before they reach the effluent system, at full milk concentration.
Integrated pre-treatment system processes antibiotic milk and other contaminated streams to meet feed-grade quality standards and ACVM Act 1997 registration requirements.
Milk is processed through the AXIS drying system at low operating temperatures, preserving nutritional quality and producing a consistent, shelf-stable powder.
Shelf-stable, feed-grade milk powder ready for use as an animal feed supplement. Valued at NZD 8 to 12 per kilogram on-farm.
The AXIS system achieves comparable throughput to conventional drying equipment while consuming significantly less electrical power, reducing the operational cost per kilogram of powder produced.
The UA-8 footprint is 2.4 m² versus 100 to 150 m² for a comparable spray dryer. Capital cost is NZD 145,000 versus NZD 1.5 to 2.5 million. No specialised building required.
The AXIS system operates at significantly lower temperatures than spray dryers, preserving heat-sensitive proteins and immunoglobulins in colostrum. This is a significant quality advantage for the feed-grade product.
The AXIS drying technology concept was originally prototyped in Northland over a decade ago. Independent engineering trials confirmed the thermal efficiency and drying performance of the original prototype. The current AXIS system has been redesigned from the ground up for improved efficiency, scalability, and food-grade compliance.
The AXIS drying technology has been independently assessed by qualified engineers. Steady-state drying performance and thermal efficiency have been validated. Full technical data is available to investors under NDA.
The AXIS system's core technology and design are protected by intellectual property held by Henry Agriventures Limited, exclusively licensed to DairyTech Solutions for commercial exploitation. A patent filing programme is underway as part of the current development phase.
The AXIS system is designed from the ground up to meet New Zealand's regulatory requirements for on-farm processing of agricultural compounds. Compliance is a feature, not a risk. It signals product quality and processing rigour to both farmers and co-operatives.
New Zealand's 11,000 dairy farms represent a large, concentrated, and underserved market. The AXIS system addresses a structural problem with no existing on-farm solution.
Based on conservative shed-type penetration targets. All three AXIS models contributing from Year 2.
Note: Projections are based on the revised shed-type market model (March 2026). Year 1 is pre-revenue while prototype validation and patent filing are completed. Source: DTSL Disk Stack Analysis v5.0.
| Segment | AXIS Model | NZ Farm Count | Unit Price | Total Market Value | 5-Year Target | 5-Year Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herringbone Farms | WAI-3 | ~7,700 farms | NZD 65,000 | NZD 500.5M | 15% (1,155 units) | NZD 75.1M |
| Rotary / Communal Hubs | AWA-5 | ~3,300 farms / 500 hubs | NZD 95,000 | NZD 361.0M | 20% (760 units) | NZD 72.2M |
| Commercial Processors | UA-8 | 50 sites | NZD 145,000 | NZD 7.25M | 60% (30 units) | NZD 4.35M |
| Total (NZ) | NZD 869M | NZD 151.6M |
A critical principle underpins the AXIS market model: inline milk residue volume is determined by shed type, not herd size. A herringbone shed leaves 45 to 60 litres in the pipeline per milking regardless of whether it serves 50 or 500 cows. A rotary shed leaves 150 to 200 litres per milking under the same principle.
This means the addressable market is defined by infrastructure, not cow numbers. Every herringbone shed is a potential WAI-3 customer. Every rotary farm is a potential AWA-5 customer. The market is large, concentrated, and highly predictable.
The DTSL founding team combines deep agricultural roots, entrepreneurial experience, and a decade of commitment to solving the on-farm waste milk problem.
The Pioneer
The originator of on-farm milk drying in Northland, Dene developed the first roller drum dryer concept over a decade ago. Her approach has always been grounded in practical, common sense thinking: if it does not work simply and reliably on-farm, it does not work at all. That philosophy remains at the heart of the AXIS system.
Founder & Director
Provides strategic governance and industry network access. With strong ties to Ahu Whenua Trusts across Northland, Tawa brings an important perspective on Maori land and farming interests, ensuring the AXIS system is developed with the needs of all New Zealand farming communities in mind.
Principal Inventor & CEO
The inventor of the AXIS drying system, Tohi has led the redesign of the original concept from the ground up for improved efficiency and scalability. He drives commercial strategy, investor relations, and regulatory engagement, and manages industry engagement across the New Zealand dairy sector.
Chief Veterinary Officer
Tia is a veterinarian with industry expertise in animal nutrition, feed development, and production livestock systems. She leads DTSL's compliance pathway under the ACVM Act 1997, ensuring the AXIS system meets all requirements for safe, approved use as an animal feed-grade product on New Zealand farms.
DairyTech Solutions is raising seed capital to complete prototype validation, protect intellectual property, and achieve market entry. This is an opportunity to invest in a proprietary agritech platform at the ground floor.
Two-Entity Structure Note. The AXIS system's intellectual property is owned by Henry Agriventures Limited and exclusively licensed to DairyTech Solutions (the operating company). Investors buy equity in DairyTech Solutions (OpCo) only. The IP licence agreement is in place and available for investor review.
NZD 869M total addressable market in New Zealand alone. The waste milk problem is structural, daily, and affects every dairy farm in the country.
The AXIS drying technology is proprietary, protected by IP held by Henry Agriventures Limited, with a patent filing programme underway. No direct competitor offers an equivalent on-farm solution.
45% gross margin target across all three models. NZD 130M 5-year revenue projection. NZD 4.34B 10-year international opportunity.
Complete prototype validation, file provisional patents, and submit MPI Innovation Fund application.
First units sold, ACVM registration completed, and manufacturing supply chain established.
National distribution established across all three models, communal hub model operational.
Australian market entry and Series A raise to fund international expansion.
Established NZ market leader with international revenue contributing. Total 5-year NZ revenue: NZD 130M.
Whether you are a farmer interested in the AXIS system, an investor seeking further information, or a potential partner or supplier, we would like to hear from you.
