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Join Dave Gray on his farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join Ballance Agri-Nutrients for a LIVE webinar to get the latest updates on the global fertiliser market — and what it all means for your business.
In this session National Procedure Manager, Shane Crean, and National Corporate Accounts ＆ Technical Services Manager, Aaron Stafford, will cover:
- Key developments in the global fertiliser market
- The challenges and influences in securing a reliable, ethical supply of quality nutrients
- What these global shifts mean for New Zealand farmers and growers
This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Brunch on Us is back!
Farmers, growers, beekeepers, rural contractors – this one’s for you.
Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty, together with our incredible sponsors, invites you to Brunch on Us – a relaxed, pan-sector event series for anyone working in our rural industries.
These drop-in brunches are a chance to take a breather, share a cuppa and a bite, and connect with others who get the unique challenges of life on the land.
No need to RSVP – just pop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
There are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and good people from across the sector.
These events are a collaborative effort – made possible thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors who are right there alongside you
We are rural support, together.
Join this farmer-led discussion group to connect, learn, and discuss current on-farm and sector issues, with support from DairyNZ's Kent Weston-Arnold.
Join us for a unique on-farm event hosted by Stokman Angus at their sale barn, where innovation meets tradition. This is the second winter, Stokman Angus has been using Halter on their yearling bulls grazing kale, and also their cow herd – they’re keeping the collars on their bulls right through to their yearling sale in mid-September.
Come and see firsthand how Halter is transforming bull management. The Halter team will be onsite to share insights into the development of their technology, the rapid growth they’re seeing in the beef sector, and what’s driving more farmers to adopt this game-changing tool.
Following the Halter session, we’ll return to the sale barn for the Mid Northern North Island Farmer Council Annual Meeting. Hear updates from our Director and Farmer Council Chair, and take part in shaping the future of our farming community.
We’ll wrap up the evening with an Angus Pure Dinner and an inspiring guest speaker to close out the event.
Christy Mead will be sharing insights from Agnition’s Farm Innovation Network – a platform that helps bring practical, farmer-focused innovations to life. She’ll talk about how the network works, why it’s needed, and highlight a few sheep and beef innovations that have been trialled on-farm. These case studies will show what’s been tested, what’s worked, and how other farmers can get involved.
Nominations are open to join our Mid Northern North Island Farmer Council.
Nominations close at 12pm on Friday 28 August. Nomination forms are available on request.
Please send nominations, and a bio of up to 200 words to: rachel.jukes@beeflambnz.com (B+LNZ Extension Coordinator).
Registration is essential for catering purposes. Register at https://beeflambnz.com/events/blnz-mid-northern-north-island-farm-showcase-and-farmer-council-annual-meeting
We warmly invite all our Rural Professionals in the Southland and Otago region to this meeting. It's a great opportunity to connect with other rural professionals working with dairy farmers across the region.
We have some great speakers and relevant topics tailored to the season and region, such as extended lactation, wearables, and a current research overview at both regional and national levels.
Hear from,
Tea and coffee will be available from 9 am, with the formal session starting at 9:30 am.
Stay on afterwards for some networking, a light lunch will be provided.
In the meantime, please SAVE THE DATE and register here
Brunch on Us is back!
Farmers, growers, beekeepers, rural contractors – this one’s for you.
Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty, together with our incredible sponsors, invites you to Brunch on Us – a relaxed, pan-sector event series for anyone working in our rural industries.
These drop-in brunches are a chance to take a breather, share a cuppa and a bite, and connect with others who get the unique challenges of life on the land.
No need to RSVP – just pop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
There are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and good people from across the sector.
These events are a collaborative effort – made possible thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors who are right there alongside you
We are rural support, together.
Join Matt Snedden on his farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Brunch on Us is back!
Farmers, growers, beekeepers, rural contractors – this one’s for you.
Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty, together with our incredible sponsors, invites you to Brunch on Us – a relaxed, pan-sector event series for anyone working in our rural industries.
These drop-in brunches are a chance to take a breather, share a cuppa and a bite, and connect with others who get the unique challenges of life on the land.
No need to RSVP – just pop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
There are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and good people from across the sector.
These events are a collaborative effort – made possible thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors who are right there alongside you
We are rural support, together.
The Ruapehu-Whanganui Rural Support Trust present our 2025 "Brunch Shouts".
A call out to all farmers, growers and their families, get off farm for an hour or two and grab a hearty feed and warm brew on us! It's an opportunity to take a break and have a yarn with like-minded people with no strings attached.
It's proudly supported by rural professionals and organisations including Dairy NZ who value the hard work you do on a daily basis for your family, community whilst ensuring NZ primary industries continue to be the best in the world.
Get your crew, team or people together and get along to one of our "Brunch Shouts" in 2025, it'll be great to see you there, you may even walk away with a spot prize.
All welcome!
Brunch on Us is back!
Farmers, growers, beekeepers, rural contractors – this one’s for you.
Rural Support Trust Bay of Plenty, together with our incredible sponsors, invites you to Brunch on Us – a relaxed, pan-sector event series for anyone working in our rural industries.
These drop-in brunches are a chance to take a breather, share a cuppa and a bite, and connect with others who get the unique challenges of life on the land.
No need to RSVP – just pop in anytime between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
There are no speeches or presentations – just a warm welcome and good people from across the sector.
These events are a collaborative effort – made possible thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors who are right there alongside you
We are rural support, together.
The Ruapehu-Whanganui Rural Support Trust present our 2025 "Brunch Shouts".
A call out to all farmers, growers and their families, get off farm for an hour or two and grab a hearty feed and warm brew on us! It's an opportunity to take a break and have a yarn with like-minded people with no strings attached.
It's proudly supported by rural professionals and organisations including Dairy NZ who value the hard work you do on a daily basis for your family, community whilst ensuring NZ primary industries continue to be the best in the world.
Get your crew, team or people together and get along to one of our "Brunch Shouts" in 2025, it'll be great to see you there, you may even walk away with a spot prize.
All welcome!
Have you made a plan for transitioning off your dairy farm?
Many people put off succession planning because they think it is too difficult or feel anxious about the future. This informative and interactive day will start you on the path to creating a succession plan that will work for you and your family. It includes the following sessions:
Brett Robinson, Rural Coach, will take you through when and how to start your succession journey, thinking about your goals and values, and who can support you to make the right decisions for your family and business.
Anna Bennett and Rachel Robb, partners, CooperAitken, and Jacqui Owen, Jacqui Owen Legal, have years of experience supporting farmers to achieve successful succession planning outcomes. They will talk about how you can avoid fishhooks, structure your farm business to make sure it stays in good heart during the transition to its new owner, and create a succession plan that meets your needs and those of any other stakeholders.
Conrad Booysen,BNZ Private Bank, is a private wealth adviser who specialises in succession planning, working through this process with his clients as they transition to lives after dairy farming. He will talk about investment options and how you can invest to support a comfortable retirement and achieve your retirement goals.
Hear about real-life succession journeys from local farmers. What challenges did they encounter and how did they overcome them? What business structures did they investigate and which one did they implement? Who did they involve in the process and how did they include the key stakeholders in their business?
This process affects the whole family, so bring everyone along!
Join Charlie and Emma Adair on their farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
New Zealand has made great progress in reducing the impact of TB but there’s more to do to finish the job.
Find out more about the TB Plan Review consultation and ask the experts your questions.
DairyNZ Webinars are for farmers and sector professionals only. Media who are interested please contact media@dairynz.co.nz
The Ruapehu-Whanganui Rural Support Trust present our 2025 "Brunch Shouts".
A call out to all farmers, growers and their families, get off farm for an hour or two and grab a hearty feed and warm brew on us! It's an opportunity to take a break and have a yarn with like-minded people with no strings attached.
It's proudly supported by rural professionals and organisations including Dairy NZ who value the hard work you do on a daily basis for your family, community whilst ensuring NZ primary industries continue to be the best in the world.
Get your crew, team or people together and get along to one of our "Brunch Shouts" in 2025, it'll be great to see you there, you may even walk away with a spot prize.
All welcome!
This workshop has been developed to address the principles of assessing genetic merits of the rams that farmers buy, to help improve their ewe production and lamb performance.
Facilitated by Dr Emma Pettigrew from neXtgen Agri International Limited.
Yes, it’s that time again and we are pleased to bring you an informative and practical day focused on sheep genetics and ram buying decisions.
The better sheep breeding workshops purpose is to provide farmers with the basic principles when selecting rams to purchase.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for emerging leaders including 2IC, herd managers, and new managers. Participants will require support and guidance from on-farm seniors. The course includes a two-hour introduction online session on 23 September and 4 in-person workshops held in between milkings on 30 September, 14 October, 4 November and 25 November.
Join us on-farm with hosts Simon and Sheena van der Heyden, who have owned their dairy farms in the Amuri Basin since the 2019/20 season. Hear how they maximise pasture growth, minimise imported feed, and ensure profitability and environmental sustainability remain at the centre of their farm business decisions.
DairyNZ Senior Project Manager Sarah Gard will share regional strategies to boost dry matter yield per hectare, cost-effective pasture measurement and management tools you can use on-farm, and future-focused science to help keep your farm profitable and sustainable.
At this Progressing Dairy Event, you’ll hear more about:
DairyNZ tools that can assist on this topic include: FeedChecker, Feed budgets and the Supplement Price Calculator.
BBQ lunch kindly provided by Farm Source.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join Josh Mrsich on his farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
In this workshop the latest information and research on internal parasite control is presented.
The integrated pest management system outlining the play-off between parasite control and drench resistance will enable participants to make informed choices for their farming business system.
Facilitated by Jeremey Leigh
Register at https://beeflambnz.com/events/blnz-wormwise-workshop
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 24 September, 8 October, 29 October and 12 November.
Join us on-farm with hosts, Will and Sarah Gard, to hear how they maximise pasture eaten, and how this impacts their farm system, operating profit and emissions goals.
In their first season contract milking on this farm, the Gard’s have lifted the 6 week in-calf rate to 78% and reduced the not in-calf rate to 10%. They’ve also produced nearly 2000kgMS/ha while harvesting over 17t pasture, which is underpinned by a disciplined focus on pasture quality.
Sarah Gard is also a Senior Project Manager at DairyNZ and will share insights from the Improved Forage Gains programme, and the latest regional science on pasture persistence and resilience.
Dawn Dalley, DairyNZ Senior Scientist, will also discuss the use of 24-hour grazing and the science behind topping paddocks.
At this Progressing Dairy Event, you’ll hear more about:
Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working – and why – so we all get a little better every season.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join The Cullen Family, and Jason Whalen on their farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Beneath the daily routine of farming, there’s a growing concern - exposure to herbicides and pesticides is linked to Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological disorder that’s the second most common after Alzheimer’s and the fastest-growing worldwide.
Studies worldwide have shown that chemicals like paraquat, heptachlor, and rotenone - commonly used in agriculture - can increase Parkinson’s risk by up to 200 - 600%, depending on exposure levels. This risk extends beyond farmers to those also living near application areas.
Hear from Dr Daniel McGowan, CEO of Cure Parkinson’s NZ as he shares practical steps farmers can take, such as using protective gear, opting for safer alternatives, and monitoring symptoms like tremors or loss of smell for early diagnosis.
Through this webinar you will:
Together, we can tackle this for our rural communities!
Meet the presenter:
Daniel McGowan is an experienced company director and executive who is passionately leading the charge as CEO of Cure Parkinson’s NZ whose mission is to raise funds to expedite translational research focused on early diagnosis aimed at slowing or preventing disease progression. Bringing over 25 years of expertise in life sciences and medical communications spanning R&D, innovation, sci/med comms, senior management, and governance - Daniel also serves as a board member at YSAR, training 14-18-year-olds to become active community volunteers in search and rescue and civil defence emergency management. Beyond his professional roles, he’s a dedicated Coastguard Rescue Vessel Master, volunteering in marine search and rescue, showcasing his commitment to community and service
Ram buying season is almost upon us again and this workshop aims to provide farmers with the basic principles of genetics to consider when selecting rams and showcase some of the tools available to help farmers with their selection.
Facilitated by Emma Pettigrew neXtgen Agri
We will start the workshop at Lake Ratapiko and then have an on-farm component at Kevin McMurrays.
Registration: https://beeflambnz.com/events/blnz-better-ram-buying-decisions
Is farm ownership your goal?
Join us to hear how Amy and Steve Gillies, DIA Waikato Share Farmers of the Year 2018, turned their farm ownership dream into reality in 2022. Amy and Steve are now owners of a 80 ha (eff) farm milking 300 cows in the Waikato.
They will talk to Wade Bell about:
Plus much more!
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for emerging leaders including 2IC's, herd managers, and new managers. Participants will require support and guidance from on-farm seniors. The course includes a two-hour introduction online session on 30 September, and 4 in-person workshops held in between milkings on 8 October, 22 October, 5 November and 19 November.
Join David and Janine Kidd, on their farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for emerging leaders including 2IC's, herd managers, and new managers. Participants will require support and guidance from on-farm seniors. The course includes a two-hour introduction online session on 1 October, and 4 in-person workshops held in between milkings on 8 October, 22 October, 5 November and 19 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners. The course includes eight online workshops on 1 October, 8 October, 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 12 November, 19 November and 26 November.
Join Dave Bryant and Jo Bryant-Fischer on their farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 2 October, 16 October, 30 October and 14 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for emerging leaders including 2IC's, herd managers, and new managers. Participants will require support and guidance from on-farm seniors. The course includes a two-hour introduction online session on 2 October and 4 in-person workshops held in between milkings on 9 October, 23 October, 6 November and 20 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 2 October, 16 October, 3 December and 11 December.
Learn how the decision-making process can support you to achieve your profit and sustainability goals and set your farm business up to be future fit. Hear from Jarred Clode, Operations Manager for Te Hou Farms, about the key decisions they have made, and strategies and tools used, to ensure efficient use of pasture and crop.
Find out more about:
Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.
Lunch will be provided - Please register your attendance by 25th September for catering purposes.
Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed
Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) Open Farm Day
Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025, 11am–3pm
Join us at Edenham in the spring to learn about how we are farming commercially and navigating challenges, with updates on:
Register now to secure your spot and get updates. We look forward to welcoming you.
Pāmu Open Farm Days serve as a dynamic platform to share company initiatives and insights, often in partnership with industry bodies, community groups, and rural businesses. These events play a vital role in demonstrating the Pāmu contribution to New Zealand’s agricultural sector — adding value, fostering innovation, and reinforcing the State-owned Enterprise’s broader purpose. They also offer a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections, showcase on-farm experiences, and deliver engaging extension activities
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 6 October, 20 October, 3 November and 17 November.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course is suitable for contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, or dairy farmers intending to go contract milking within the next 18 months. The course includes 8 online workshops on 6 October, 13 October, 20 October, 27 October, 3 November, 10 November, 17 November and 25 November.
Getting Dairy Employment Right!
Being a good employer isn’t just about keeping people happy — it’s about running a productive, compliant, and financially smart farming operation. This webinar is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to get dairy employment right — whether you’re hiring your first team member or reviewing your current practices.
Join the team at CMK Accountants for a practical and down-to-earth session covering the key responsibilities of a dairy farm employer. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of:
📝 Employment Agreements
💼 Minimum Standards You Must Meet
💰 Payroll & Remuneration Essentials
🛠️ On-Farm Employment Realities
💻 Tools That Can Help
📍 Where to Go for Support
This webinar is aimed at farming employers, aimed at helping get things right from the dairy shed to the spreadsheet. Bring your questions and join us for a session that’s all about building strong teams while keeping your farm business in good shape!
This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and CMK Chartered Accountants
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 7 October, 21 October, 4 November and 18 November.
Join the Taylor Family on their farm, alongside local farmers, to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join this discussion group at Pip Campbells' farm to connect with local farmers and explore current on-farm and sector issues.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Primary ITO Dairy Goat Farming
Level 3 - Assist with Milk Harvesting and Optimising Milk Quality for Goat
Suited to those new to and with limited experience in the dairy goat industry.
What is this course? There are 3 interactive workshop style days where you will learn and gain understanding about:
You must be employed on a farm to complete this NZQA course.
Dairy Goat Co-op are currently sponsoring one staff member per DGC farm to attend and gain this qualification, so please ask your manager if you can enrol.
Contact Sharlene for more information or to enrol: sharlene.grover@primaryito.ac.nz or phone 027 243 2973
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 8 October, 22 October, 5 November and 26 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 8 October, 22 October, 5 November and 19 November.
Understanding your personal and business progression options can help to build business strength and lead to achieving financial freedom.
Hear from Paul Bird, DairyNZ's business specialist, about pathways to achieving financial freedom, the impacts of compounding interest, and options and opportunities for equity growth.
This event is for dairy farmers at all career levels who want to:
You’ll walk away with:
Lunch will be provided.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 9 October, 22 October, 6 November and 20 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for emerging leaders including 2IC's, herd managers, and new managers. Participants will require support and guidance from on-farm seniors. The course includes a two-hour introduction online session on 9 October and 4 in-person workshops held in between milkings on 16 October, 30 October, 13 November and 27 November.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 9 October, 30 October, 20 November and 4 December.
Is farm ownership your goal?
Join us to hear how Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamoj, DIA 2021 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year 2021, turned their farm ownership dream into reality 14 years after arriving in New Zealand. Manoj and Sumit are now owners of a 348 ha farm milking 1200 cows in Canterbury.
They will talk to Wade Bell about:
Plus much more!
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course is suitable for contract milkers or variable order sharemilkers, or dairy farmers intending to go contract milking within the next 18 months. The course includes 4 in-person workshops which will take place in Opunake on 15 October, 29 October, 12 November and 26 November.
Beef and Lamb and the West Coast Catchments Team is proud to bring the rural ladies event – Boots and Bubbles to three locations across the West Coast.
This event follows Beef and Lamb’s successful ladies lunch - Sowing seeds of success, in Greymouth last year. These three fabulous evenings are an opportunity for all women connected with agriculture and the rural sector to step off-farm, connect with other like-minded women and feel refreshed and empowered.
These evenings will include hearing from two awesome local speakers who will chat about their love for working on the land and how they juggle family, business, and wellbeing. Along with a warm meal, laughs and plenty of quality spot prizes from sponsors such as Bushbuck, Kaiwaka, H&S Heritage, vouchers for local getaways, dining and lots more.
Rural ladies will be able to enjoy a casual and relaxed evening off farm with other relatable rural women and leave feeling empowered and with their cup filled.
This is an R18+ event
Event Timing - Start 5.30pm | Finish 9.30pm
Cost: Free
Register by: Friday 10th October
Beef and Lamb and the West Coast Catchments Team is proud to bring the rural ladies event – Boots and Bubbles to three locations across the West Coast.
This event follows Beef and Lamb’s successful ladies lunch – Sowing seeds of success, in Greymouth last year. These three fabulous evenings are an opportunity for all women connected with agriculture and the rural sector to step off-farm, connect with other like-minded women and feel refreshed and empowered.
These evenings will include hearing from two awesome local speakers who will chat about their love for working on the land and how they juggle family, business, and wellbeing. Along with a warm meal, laughs and plenty of quality spot prizes from sponsors such as Bushbuck, Kaiwaka, H&S Heritage, vouchers for local getaways, dining and lots more.
Rural ladies will be able to enjoy a casual and relaxed evening off farm with other relatable rural women and leave feeling empowered and with their cup filled.
This is an R18+ event
Event Timing – Start 5.30pm | Finish 9.30pm
Cost: Free
Register by: Friday 10th October
Beef and Lamb and the West Coast Catchments Team is proud to bring the rural ladies event – Boots and Bubbles to three locations across the West Coast.
This event follows Beef and Lamb’s successful ladies lunch – Sowing seeds of success, in Greymouth last year. These three fabulous evenings are an opportunity for all women connected with agriculture and the rural sector to step off-farm, connect with other like-minded women and feel refreshed and empowered.
These evenings will include hearing from two awesome local speakers who will chat about their love for working on the land and how they juggle family, business, and wellbeing. Along with a warm meal, laughs and plenty of quality spot prizes from sponsors such as Bushbuck, Kaiwaka, H&S Heritage, vouchers for local getaways, dining and lots more.
Rural ladies will be able to enjoy a casual and relaxed evening off farm with other relatable rural women and leave feeling empowered and with their cup filled.
This is an R18+ event
Event Timing – Start 5.30pm | Finish 9.30pm
Cost: Free
Register by: Friday 10th October
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 31 October, 7 November, 21 November and 5 December.
This course will cover:
This free course is suitable for managers, self-employed or those considering self-employment. The course includes six online classes on 6 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November, 4 December and 11 December.
This isn't about starting over – it's about building on your existing strengths. We'll show you how to integrate these three species to create a more resilient and profitable operation.
You'll learn how to make the most of your land, manage grazing to improve pastures, and tap into new markets and opportunities. Discover how adding sheep, beef or deer to your operation can give you a "full house" of benefits, from year-round cash flow to a stronger, more sustainable business for the future.
A collaboration between Beef + Lamb New Zealand, NZ Deer Farmers Association, and Deer Industry New Zealand.
Practical Compliance and Full Potential, supported by Taranaki Catchment Communities are partnering to bring you free, comprehensive Farm Health and Safety workshops.
Because a healthy farm starts with a healthy crew! Designed by health and safety experts grounded in the practicalities of farming.
Improve your farm’s safety, and your team’s wellbeing, now and for the future, by engaging the whole team in practicable, common sense solutions. You’ll leave with a detailed Health and Safety profile for your operations and a practical plan covering key areas.
• A half-day workshop: 10am - 2.30pm
• Spaces limited, only 14 farms per workshop
What you'll gain:
• Benefit from practical expertise: We cover industry and regulatory requirements of course, with the true value in the no-nonsense application planning and support for real impact on-site.
• An understanding of the impacts of different health and safety approaches: Learn about four different approaches to health and safety, and the key risks, impacts and opportunities for each one.
• Reframe Health and Safety from painful to practical: You’re already focused on keeping people safe; easily document the steps you are already taking to identify gaps and create a clear plan to polish up operational H&S where needed.
• A Practical Measurement Tool:Use our Worksafe guided diagnostic tool to assess where your farm is on its Health and Safety journey.
• Free Resources:Access free easy, stress-free, scaleable resources to remove compliance confusion with planning guides for 5 key areas: Hazard Management and Register builder, H&S Meeting template, A learning review approach to Incident investigation flow chart, Worksafe Hazardous Substances Calculator, and Contractor Management.
• Navigate new regulations:Get clear on what’s required, why it matters, and how it benefits you. With almost 50% of NZ farms taking a passive approach to health and safety, these workshops will do more than just assist you in meeting your obligations.
• Harness the benefits of a dynamic H&S approach: Tap into the wisdom of the experts in the workshop and on your team to see a safer, happier, healthier workforce, reduced costs, and improved efficiency.
• Action planning:Develop on-farm actions for managing hazards, running effective Health and Safety meetings with the team, learning from incidents and close-calls, and managing contractors on site.
• Community support:Join a network of farmers, share and learn from each other.
• Increased confidence:Leave the workshops feeling confident and capable of maintaining a supportive and safe working environment for you and your people.
• Phone Support:Friendly, patient, and well-organised support. You’ll get access to a free follow up (phone) session to track your progress or clear up any tricky questions.
Hosted by DairyNZ, with a discount for dairy farmers via Early Bird registration.
This event brings together global researchers, farmers, advisors, and tech developers to explore the latest in automation, sensors, robotics, and data-driven insights shaping the future of dairy.
Providing real-world insights into how precision tools and technologies are shaping the future of the dairy industry, it includes farm visits, keynote speakers and a farmer panel.
Miraka Suppliers are invited to register for the social event of the year. Register as an individual or as a team.
Industry partners who wish to support this event by means of sponsorship, please contact:
Yolandi Nortje
yolandi.nortje@miraka.co.nz
021 647 110
