The Dairy Holdings Farm Systems discussion group is a closed forum looking at current topical issues for the group. For more information contact Ronda on 03 2182274

Th is   Progression Group  is a  closed. For more information contact Ronda on 03 2182274

Guests to include:

Jolene Germann from Agribusiness Consultants to talk about contracts, 50/50 and equity partnerships.
Jeremy from Agrifocus to discuss your annual accounts and how they BM, talk about tax management, busniesss structures and succession planning (to be confirmed)

This Whole Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm.

Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. This group uses an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands Rotorua

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Pasture Driving Profit

Improve the pasture management skills of your farm team and get more milk in the vat this season.

New discussion group for farm staff this is a back to basics group focused on core pasture skills ideal for Managers, Herd managers, 2IC’s and farm assistants.

Five meetings per year at key management times on local Taupo farms.

The group will be a hands on practical in the paddock forum 2 hours on a farm with lunch provided afterwards

This meeting will focus on:
• Maint… Full event info

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

The Lower North Island team are once again holding a meeting for Rural Professionals. Full programme to be confirmed early January. Meanwhile, please SAVE THE DATE

After a very successful first Biz Start event, we are giving you the date for the second one to be held in late January/early February so you can put it in your diary now so you don’t miss out! You don’t have to have attended the first event to go along to the second one!

What's in this next session? 
This session will be focused on the various business structures, considerations around taxation, personal budgeting and cashflow budgeting for a business. We will have relevant rural professional… Full event info

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

Making the most of summer crops, minimising impact on FEI

Lunch thanks to TSB

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Specialist discussion group for senior farm workers, managers, contract milkers and sharemilkers on how to grow your business.

To be held in Te Awamutu (location yet to be confirmed)

Register your interest to vivienne.southall@dairynz.co.nz

After a very successful first Biz Start event, we are giving you the date for the second one to be held in late January/early February so you can put it in your diary now so you don’t miss out! You don’t have to have attended the first event to go along to the second one!

What's in this next session? 
This session will be focused on the various business structures, considerations around taxation, personal budgeting and cashflow budgeting for a business. We will have relevant rural professional… Full event info

*Please note change of original date*

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Pasture Plus is a brand new group for the 2018-19 season offering a focused discussion group for those wanting to grow their pasture, supplement and winter feeding knowledge, management skills and fundamental principles.
This group is targeted at those who are involved in making grazing management decisions on farm.
The group will meet bi- monthly.

January's meeting will be focused on:
• Summer management
• Making money from supplements
• Guest agronomist speaker

Space in the group are limite… Full event info

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

After a very successful first Biz Start event, we are giving you the date for the second one to be held in late January/early February so you can put it in your diary now so you don’t miss out! You don’t have to have attended the first event to go along to the second one!

What's in this next session? 
This session will be focused on the various business structures, considerations around taxation, personal budgeting and cashflow budgeting for a business. We will have relevant rural professional… Full event info

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This farmer group discusses and analyses the host farmer's system and management practices, in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. It also discusses seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting members.

This Discussion Group is open to any one involved in dairying or dairy related agri-business.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

TBC

Pasture Plus is a bgroup for the 2018-19 season offering a focused discussion group for those wanting to grow their pasture, supplement and winter feeding knowledge, management skills and fundamental principles.

This group is targeted for 2IC through to sharemilkers, equity and owners, although full farm teams are encouraged to attend to enhance their skill and knowledge base

It's all about autumn management and working back from dry off average pasture cover targets.
How do we know what APC… Full event info

TBC

Pasture Plus is a focused discussion group for those wanting to grow their pasture, supplement and winter feeding knowledge, management skills and fundamental principles.

This group is targeted for 2IC through to sharemilkers, equity and owners, although full farm teams are encouraged to attend to enhance their skill and knowledge base

Topics to include:

Autumn management and working back from dry off average pasture cover targets.
How do we know what APC targets to dry off with?
How much pa… Full event info

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

more details to follow

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on Allan's farm to discuss his farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For full address and further details on topics, please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Up skill or refresh on multiple topics in one day, practical on farm skills along with higher level strategic planning. Great opportunity to bring the whole farm team along.
Lunch kindly supplied by FarmSource

Please register your attendance here

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Host to be confirmed - please revisit this page nearer the time for an update.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Up skill or refresh on multiple topics in one day, practical on farm skills along with higher level strategic planning. Great opportunity to bring the whole farm team along.
Lunch kindly supplied by FarmSource

Please register your attendance here

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

TBC

Up skill or refresh on multiple topics in one day, practical on farm skills along with higher level strategic planning. Great opportunity to bring the whole farm team along.
Lunch kindly supplied by FarmSource

Please register your attendance here

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Th is   Progression Group  is a  closed. For more information contact Ronda on 03 2182274

Topics to be confirmed

Write a business plan for your Agribusiness

Free two part short course designed to suit those who need to balance learning with other commitments.

• Clarify why you are dairy farming and what you want to get out of it.
• Avoid doing things that sidetrack you from your purpose.
• Achieve your goals sooner.
• Walk away with a business plan.
• Opportunity to submit business plan for assessment to gain formal recognition of your skills.

This would suit those self employed or those in management positions and looking to move into self-employed opportunities.

This is a fully subsidised course.

For more information phone 027 253 7958

EVENT DETAILS
Hauraki Plains

Session 1: Wednesday 27 February
Session 2: Wednesday 6 March

EVENT TIMINGS
9.30am Tea, coffee and introductions
10.00am Start
2.00pm Finish

Register now visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Business by the numbers

Fully subsidised two part short course designed to suit those who need to balance learning with other commitments.

During this two-day workshop, you will be provided practical techniques for managing cash flow & improving profitability as well as develop a cash flow budget for 2019.

Learn about:
• Annual budgets
• Farm management calendars
• Calculating milk income (introduction)
• Estimating and tracking monthly expenses
• Scenario testing
• Estimating for tax and interest payments
• Predicting your working capital (OD) requirements
• Forecasting monthly surplus or deficit

This would suit those self employed wanting to ensure they are on the right track. Also those new to budgeting looking to step into self-employment
opportunities in the future.

Spaces are limited, register today.

This is a fully subsided course.

EVENT DETAILS

Part 1: Wednesday 27 February
Part 2: Wednesday 13 March

9.30am Tea, coffee and introductions
10.00am Start
2.00pm Finish

For more information phone 027 253 7958.

Register now visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Up skill or refresh on multiple topics in one day, practical on farm skills along with higher level strategic planning. Great opportunity to bring the whole farm team along.
Lunch kindly supplied by FarmSource
Please register your attendance here

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

The most recent farming innovations and technology!

Entertaining demonstrations of skill and expertise!

We are the biggest 3-day agricultural event in Northland.

Open to the public from 9 am - 4.30 pm daily - come and join us!

TBC

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Write a business plan for your Agribusiness

Free two part short course designed to suit those who need to balance learning with other commitments.

• Clarify why you are dairy farming and what you want to get out of it.
• Avoid doing things that sidetrack you from your purpose.
• Achieve your goals sooner.
• Walk away with a business plan.
• Opportunity to submit business plan for assessment to gain formal recognition of your skills.

This would suit those self employed or those in management positions and looking to move into self-employed opportunities.

This is a fully subsidised course.

For more information phone 027 253 7958

EVENT DETAILS
Hauraki Plains

Session 1: Wednesday 27 February
Session 2: Wednesday 6 March

EVENT TIMINGS
9.30am Tea, coffee and introductions
10.00am Start
2.00pm Finish

Register now visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Host and venue to be confirmed.  This group will be held in the Wairarapa.   Please re-visit this webpage nearer the time for full details, meanwhile please SAVE THE DATE!

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

TBC

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Business by the numbers

Fully subsidised two part short course designed to suit those who need to balance learning with other commitments.

During this two-day workshop, you will be provided practical techniques for managing cash flow & improving profitability as well as develop a cash flow budget for 2019.

Learn about:
• Annual budgets
• Farm management calendars
• Calculating milk income (introduction)
• Estimating and tracking monthly expenses
• Scenario testing
• Estimating for tax and interest payments
• Predicting your working capital (OD) requirements
• Forecasting monthly surplus or deficit

This would suit those self employed wanting to ensure they are on the right track. Also those new to budgeting looking to step into self-employment
opportunities in the future.

Spaces are limited, register today.

This is a fully subsided course.

EVENT DETAILS

Part 1: Wednesday 27 February
Part 2: Wednesday 13 March

9.30am Tea, coffee and introductions
10.00am Start
2.00pm Finish

For more information phone 027 253 7958.

Register now visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

The largest Central Districts Field Days ever returns to celebrate the latest and greatest in agriculture!

Central Districts Field Days will be back for 2019 with the largest amount of exhibitors in its 26 year history. New Zealand's largest regional agricultural event showcases over 550 exhibitors with an expected audience of over 25,000 visitors over three days. This is your chance to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in rural innovation agri-business and agri-tech, as well as fun events for the whole family.

This is an internal three-day forum for our volunteer Regional Leaders.

To find out more about what it means to be a Regional Leader, click here.

TBC

Th is   Progression Group  is a  closed. For more information contact Ronda on 03 2182274

Topics to be confirmed

Owl Farm in Cambridge is hosting their March Focus Day with a highlight topic of Greenhouse gases and Climate Change.

Owl Farm is a 400 cow Demonstration Farm and has been involved in the DairyNZ GHG pilot study evaluating GHG emissions, and how farm systems change on farm can impact GHG emissions, people and profit.

The day will also include an update on Reproductive performance for the season to date and a summary of farm performance and plans for Autumn

Further details will be available nearer the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on Troy's farm to discuss his farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For further details on topics etc, please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

We are one of the oldest and largest agricultural event in the South Island; going back 66 years, and focusing on opportunities to view machines in their working state and to reinforce the relationship between farmers, service providers, scientists and technical experts.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Fishing Trip Placeholder - Please not date and time to be confirmed

Environmental Management - TRC, including riparian planting and Predator Free.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

FeedRight Training is aimed at rural professionals who offer or plan to offer feed management and nutrition advice. 

FeedRight training is aimed at rural professionals who offer, or plan to offer, feed management or nutrition advice. The training provides participants with the capability and knowledge to provide seasonally appropriate, profitable, and sustainable nutrition and feed management advice to dairy farmers.  Registrations are required and spaces are limited for each workshop.  Visit the DairyNZ FeedRight webpage for details on upcoming workshops and to register your interest.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Managing chicory to get the best out of it during summer.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

TBC

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

TBC

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event in Canterbury/North Otago. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

Applications close Saturday, 6 April 2019

DairyNZ has partnered with Business Torque Systems Ltd to deliver the Rural Governance Development Programme (formerly the DairyNZ Farm Business Governance Development Programme). 

The programme involves five days of workshops spread over 10 months, in groups restricted to 24 participants.

Days 1 & 2: 23-24 April

Day 3: 18 June

Day 4: TBD

Day 5: TBD

Farming businesses (new sharemilkers to well-established farm owners) at any stage of development will benefit from this programme. The governing body's role is to oversee management, not to manage. Governance decisions should provide guidelines for management to implement.

Workshops are facilitated by Peter Allen, co-creator of the course.

To find out more and register visit businesstorque.co.nz

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Applications close Saturday, 6 April 2019

DairyNZ has partnered with Business Torque Systems Ltd to deliver the Rural Governance Development Programme (formerly the DairyNZ Farm Business Governance Development Programme).

The programme involves five days of workshops spread over 10 months, in groups restricted to 24 participants.

Days 1 & 2: 30 April to 1 May

Day 3: 25 June

Days 4 & 5: TBD

Farming businesses (new sharemilkers to well-established farm owners) at any stage of development will benefit from this programme. The governing body's role is to oversee management, not to manage. Governance decisions should provide guidelines for management to implement.

Workshops are facilitated by Peter Allen, co-creator of the course.

To find out more and register visit businesstorque.co.nz

More information coming soon

Head to: www.dwn.co.nz/dwn19-conference 

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Pasture Plus is a focused discussion group for those wanting to grow their pasture, supplement and winter feeding knowledge, management skills and fundamental principles.

This group is targeted for 2IC through to sharemilkers, equity and owners, although full farm teams are encouraged to attend to enhance their skill and knowledge base

With wintering just around the corner we will run through:

how to put together a winter feed plan and budget, calculate how much we need to be feeding our cow… Full event info

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event on the West Coast. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Trip to Fonterra Whareroa - Please note date & time to be confirmed.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

FeedRight Training is aimed at rural professionals who offer or plan to offer feed management and nutrition advice. 

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Trip to Fonterra Whareroa - Please note date & time to be confirmed

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

This discussion group will focus on the Analysis of OAD milking

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Further details will be available nearer the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event in Taranaki. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

Host and venue to be confirmed. Please re-visit this webpage nearer the time for full details, meanwhile please SAVE THE DATE!

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event in Manawatu. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.00am Start | 2.30pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Gain control of infectious diseases on farm

Future-proof your farm with improved understanding and control measures for diseases.

MSD Animal Health is proud to bring members a new angle to their previous module with further focus on controlling diseases.The main disease focus will be BVD, M. bovis and Johnne’s disease.

This interactive session with qualified vets will ensure participants understand not only what BVD, M.bovis and Johnne’s disease are, but also practical approaches to controlling these diseases on farm.

Your key take-aways will cover:
1 Develop/update/troubleshoot your farm’s BVD control plan - then implement it!
2 Implement strategies to reduce Johne’s disease transmission on your farm
3 Gauge your farm’s M. bovis risk, then identify and eliminate your highest risk actions

We recommend this two-and-a-half-hour workshop to anyone interested in understanding the principles of biosecurity and managing infectious disease risk on their farm.

9.30am Registration | 10.00am Start | 12.30pm Finish

Presented by: MSD Animal Health’s veterinary technical advisors

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY MSD ANIMAL HEALTH

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Farm tools with a difference

FarmIQ is proud to bring members a three-in-one workshop that can provide you with knowledge and tools with a difference for your busy farm operations.

Join the FarmIQ specialists for this interactive workshop that will cover the following topics:

• Staff management and planning: Be sure that you are looking after your staff and contractors and getting the right thing done at the right time.
• Health and safety: How to keep health and safety at the forefront of your farm operations, all while covering compliance requirements.
• Pasture management: Ensure your herd has the right amount of feed available to enable them to reach maximum milk production, which isn’t something you want to leave to chance.

We recommend this workshop to anyone interested in wanting to improve farm productivity through utilising software to make informed decisions all while covering compliance issues.

This module will also provide insight in the range of FarmIQ tools that can help you work smarter and allow you to be confident across all aspects of your farming business.

Participants are encouraged to bring along a laptop or device to take part in the online activities.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FARMIQ

Timing: 10.00am Arrival and Morning tea | 10.30am Start | 3.00pm Finish

Presented by FarmIQ specialists: Libby Wood, Garth Nielsen-Vold, Todd White and Steve Knight

REGISTER NOW visit www.dwn.co.nz/events

Mark and Measure 2019

Mark and Measure is a multi-day course designed to help you take control of your future by learning key business concepts and skills for personal and business success.

Designed by DairyNZ and delivered by experts, Mark and Measure is suitable for sharemilkers, contract milkers, and farm owners.

Are your priorities wealth creation, lifestyle and family, farm ownership, once a day, succession, or the environment?

Through Mark and Measure

Determine the future direction o… Full event info

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event in Northland. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Placeholder for 2019 Farmers' Forum event in the Bay of Plenty. Further detail to come.

What does the future hold for New Zealand’s dairy sector? Get along to the 2019 Farmers' Forum to hear from a lineup of thought-provoking speakers exploring where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topics details.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed

Mental health awareness and management - Supported by the Rural Support Trust.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

FeedRight Training is aimed at rural professionals who offer or plan to offer feed management and nutrition advice

Mark and Measure 2019

Mark and Measure is a multi-day course designed to help you take control of your future by learning key business concepts and skills for personal and business success.

Designed by DairyNZ and delivered by experts, Mark and Measure is suitable for sharemilkers, contract milkers, and farm owners.

Are your priorities wealth creation, lifestyle and family, farm ownership, once a day, succession, or the environment?

Through Mark and Measure

Determine the future direction o… Full event info

Run by farmers for farmers, SIDE lines up industry experts to deliver keymote addresses, networking session and practical workhops in a revitalised format.

Further detail will be uploaded as the programme develops.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

The 2019 New Zealand Society of Animal Conference will be held in Palmerston North, Manawatu from 2-4 July 2019. There will be a farmer day with both a sheep & beef stream and a dairy stream, and a field trip to visit various research sites around Palmerston North on Wednesday 3rd July.

Please visit the NZSAP website for more detail as it becomes available.

Pre calving group - getting set up to maximise the season ahead.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts' future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Join us on farm to discuss the hosts' farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

For host, further details and topics please check back closer to the time.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Winter catchup! Join us on farm to discuss Jonathan's farm system and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Check back nearer the time for full address details and updated topics.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Winter milk and utilising fodderbeet.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spreading a disease, pest or weed.

Mid spring catch up - get off farm for dinner and catchup with you neighbours on how spring is tracking

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