Dairy Events Calendar

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

This multi-day programme is designed for decision-makers from all types of rural businesses, including dairy farms, who want to grow their governance knowledge and skills.

The programme is also designed for farmers who are considering succession planning but are unsure how to involve their whole family. It provides a safe space for collaboration and communication. This inclusive approach nurtures diverse thinking, essential for driving innovation and continual improvement in business.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the West Coast can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary use, pasture and crops.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance.

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders on the West Coast to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future.

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit on the West Coast
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Light lunch will be provided by RST, so take the opportunity to connect and interact with other farmers and members of the community.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Top of the South can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary feed use, pasture and crops.  

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders from the Top of the South to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future. 

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit around the Top of the South
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Join us at Taranaki Dairy Event to hear from thought leaders and gain tips, tools and strategies to support your farm system to be future fit. This event is an interactive day designed to challenge and inspire, featuring a range of sector experts, a farmer panel and an opportunity to see and hear the latest research happening at Dairy Trust Taranaki.

Designed for all Taranaki dairy farmers, especially contract milkers, sharemilkers and owner operators, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other farmers in the region facing similar challenges and come away with practical actions you can put into place to optimise your farm system.

Guest Speakers include:

• Andrew Laming
• Jim Inglis
• Conrad Smith
• Jana Hocken
• Keith Cameron

Taranaki Dairy Event is free to attend, with lunch provided.

Registration is essential. Register now.

For more information about this event, including guest speakers and the agenda, please visit Taranaki Dairy Event | DairyNZ

This event is brought to you by DairyNZ in partnership with Dairy Trust Taranaki.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

SIDDC Focus Day will be held at the James Stewart Lecture Theatre at Lincoln University, commencing at 10.15am on 25 June 2025.  Topics being covered are:

Lowdown at LUDF: Peter Hancox (LUDF), Bernardita Saldias (Farm Right) & Antoinette Archer (SIDDC)

Hear about this season’s performance highlights and challenges, financial outcomes, and next season’s budget and farm plan.

We'll share where we've been, where we’re going, and how we’ll continue to drive success on-farm.

The race against time: a look at this season’s repro results: Ryan Luckman (Veterinary Centre Waimate), Bernardita Saldias (Farm Right) & Aaron Henderson (LIC)

A review of LUDF mating results and youngstock performance to look for opportunities to improve our long-term results.

A Century of Stories – 100 Years of the Dairy Exporter: Anne Lee (Country Wide Media)

Celebrating 100 years of the Dairy Exporter magazine. Expect fascinating stories from the archives, memorable moments, and a yarn or two to inspire and entertain.

Setting up our pastures for the future: Russell Hamilton (Farm Source) and others ….

How LUDF identifies paddocks for renewal, our preparation process, and how we implement to ensure we get a successful regrassing program that improves our future productivity.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Top of the South can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary feed use, pasture and crops.  

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders from the Top of the South to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future. 

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit around the Top of the South
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the West Coast can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary use, pasture and crops.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance.

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders on the West Coast to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future.

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit on the West Coast
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Light lunch will be provided by RST, so take the opportunity to connect and interact with other farmers and members of the community.

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Fielding for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee and burger, this event is for you. 

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Feilding for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you. 

No need to register, just turn up!

Curious about MINDA integrations and how they could work on your farm?

Join LIC for this informative webinar where they’ll break down everything you need to know about MINDA’s data sharing capabilities and partnerships.

You’ll get clear answers to questions like:

• What are MINDA integrations and how do they work?
• Who are MINDA’s data-sharing partners?
• What kind of information can be shared — and in which direction?
• Why would you share data, and what are the real benefits?
• Is your data secure?

We’ll help you understand what integrations and data sharing really mean in practical terms — how they can help you save time, reduce double entry, and make smarter farm decisions.

Whether you’re already using MINDA or just starting out, this session will give you the confidence to make the most of your data.

This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and LIC

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:

Planning - start early and get it right

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.

Structuring your farm business to thrive

Anna Bennett, accountant, CooperAitken, and Jacqui Owen, Jacqui Owen Legal, have years of experience supporting farmers to achieve successful succession planning outcomes. They will talk about how to structure your farm business to make sure it stays in good heart during the transition to new ownership. They will also share successful succession planning examples from their clients.

Investing to meet your goals

Mike Johnson and Laura Flynn, investment advisors, Craigs Investment Partners, have helped many farmers to invest wisely. They will talk about investment options and how you can invest to support a comfortable retirement and achieve your retirement goals.

Real-life stories

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 CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Top of the South can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary feed use, pasture and crops.  

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders from the Top of the South to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future. 

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit around the Top of the South
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the West Coast can support you to improve your on-farm decision making process and business performance. An analysis of regional farm data for the 2023/24 season will be presented, covering areas such as production levels, supplementary use, pasture and crops.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial and physical data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance.

Connect with other farmers and stakeholders on the West Coast to discuss these insights, share experiences from previous seasons, and how you will use them to plan for the future.

Find out more about:

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit on the West Coast
• How benchmarking data compares across seasons
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Light lunch will be provided by RST, so take the opportunity to connect and interact with other farmers and members of the community.

Gala Dinner and Awards Evening for all Miraka Supplier Farms. By invite only. 

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:

• How day-to-day decision making can have an impact on the bigger picture of your farm’s achievement of profit and sustainability goals
• Practical tips and strategies you can put into action to grow profit and sustainability
• DairyNZ tools that can assist on this topic include the Feed Checker, Pasture Management tools, Spring Rotation Planner, Supplement Price Calculator and DairyBase.

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 - kindly sponsored by BNZ. Please register your attendance by 27th June for catering purposes.

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed

With the theme of innovate, integrate and collaborate, this is DairyNZ’s signature event and your chance to not only look ahead, but to see what it will take to shape the future.

Experts in trade, evolving economies, climate change, technology, and consumer demands will join forces with innovative farmers. Together, we will explore the global and national landscape, trends that will affect the way we farm in the future, what we can start prioritising today, and how we can collectively problem-solve to secure the future of dairy farming. We will showcase continued innovation through science and research, the integration of solutions for more efficient farm systems, and who we're working with, on what, and why.

Join a vibrant network of dairy farmers, rural professionals, and sector leaders as we embrace challenges and opportunities to chart our course together, through innovation, integration, and collaboration.

Registrations and programme details will be available mid-April 2025.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Using homegrown feed effectively is essential to building sustainable profit in your farm business.  

Join us on farm with hosts, Hamish and Rachel Hammond, to hear about the core principles that guide their decision-making on farm, and strategies and tools used to ensure efficient use of pasture and crop. 

Find out more about:  

• How day-to-day and seasonal decision-making around pasture and crop management enables optimal cover and feed quality for efficient milk production and herd performance. 
• Effective application of N to maximise returns in pasture growth and profitability. 
• Strategic use of supplements to support pasture growth and cow condition throughout the season. 
• The technology and training Hamish and Rachel use to equip the farm team with the knowledge and skills to support farm business goals.
• Practical tips for applying the principles of pasture management to your farm system to ensure it is future fit. 
• DairyNZ tools that can assist on this topic including FeedChecker, Pasture and Crop Eaten Calculator, Spring Rotation Planner, and the Supplement Price Calculator

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.   

Lunch provided - kindly sponsored by Rabobank. Please register by 27 June for catering purposes. 

Protect our industry – please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed

From the bright lights of the sports newsroom to the quiet struggles behind closed doors, Hamish McKay’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery.   

Best known for his decades-long career as TV3’s lead Sports Anchor and Rugby Editor, Hamish later became a respected voice in rural broadcasting and real estate. But while his voice was booming across the airwaves, behind the scenes he was fighting a very personal battle—with his health, mental wellbeing, and weight.   

A chance injury—and a timely meeting with a surgeon—set Hamish on a path to shed 55kg and reclaim his health. His story is one of grit, humour, and a second shot at life. 

Join us for this honest and inspiring session as Hamish shares the lessons, setbacks, and breakthroughs that led to his transformation — a raw and often humorous journey of survival and reinvention. 

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Canterbury region, can support you to lift profitability and business performance. 

Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Mark Speight, who will present an analysis of regional farm data from the 2023/24 season.  Explore how benchmarking data, trends and different farm systems strategies can support you to lift profitability for your farm business.  

Take the opportunity to learn more about the value of benchmarking data as a key driver of sustainability and farm business profit.

Find out more about: 

• The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit 
• What differentiates top performing farmers 
• Profitability within different farm systems 
• Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey. 

Being familiar with your key business KPI’s will help you get the most out of this day.

No need to register - we'll see you there on the day, with lunch following the event at 1pm.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding talent, innovation, and determination of New Zealand's young farmers. This prestigious event showcases the best of the best, bringing together passionate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the agricultural industry. We’ll witness an exciting culmination of hard work and dedication, with competitors vying for the title and the opportunity to become a role model for future generations. Be a part of this iconic event that highlights the bright future of farming in New Zealand!

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Galatea for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you. 

No need to register, just turn up!

As farm systems continue to evolve, understanding how to manage your farm’s environmental footprint while also maintaining profit is an important part of setting your farm business up to be future fit.

Join local farmers and industry stakeholders to hear about the latest research findings, insights into profitability, and how farm system optimisation is connected to environmental sustainability.

A special highlight includes a panel of local West Coast farmers sharing their farm system experiences and perspectives.
Enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere with dinner and drinks at the Woodstock Grill - an ideal way to connect with others before the busy calving season begins courtesy of West Coast Rural Support Trust.

Hear from guest speakers:

• Dr Phillip Wescombe – R & D Manager, Yili Innovation Centre
• Jane Kay – DairyNZ Principal Scientist
• Mark Williams – DairyNZ Farm Systems Specialist

Registration is essential for catering purposes, please register here.

This event is brought to you in collaboration with DairyNZ, Westland Milk Products, Rural Support Trust and other industry stakeholders.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Kaponga for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you.

No need to register, just turn up! 

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Ashburton for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you. 

No need to register, just turn up!

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Canterbury region can support you to lift profitability and business performance.  

Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Mark Speight, who will present an analysis of regional farm data from the 2023/24 season. Explore how benchmarking data, trends and different farm systems strategies can support you to lift profitability for your farm business.  

Being familiar with your key business KPI’s will help you get the most out of this day. 

We’ll also visit Cameron Henderson’s property to view their all-pasture wintering in action in its second season. We’ll discuss the practicalities of the system, the learnings and developments they have made, as well as cost-comparison to intensive winter grazing. 

Attend the benchmarking analysis, the farm visit or both – you choose. The farm visit to the Henderson’s will start at 12:15pm at 173 Browns Rock Road, Burnt Hill. 

No need to register - we'll see you there on the day, with lunch following the event at 1pm.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Join CalvingSmart, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you and your team prepare for what’s ahead. Whether you’re new to calving or want to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to get the job done right.

Learn about:

• Pre-calving observation
• The three stages of labour
• The difference between normal and abnormal calf presentation
• Calf resuscitation
• The identification and matching of cow and calf
• Cow and calf care
• The benefits of colostrum

This is a practical and hands-on workshop where you’ll get to practise with a lifelike cow and calf model. Come along to CalvingSmart and walk away feeling prepared and ready to start the new season.

Spaces are limited and registrations are essential - please register here. 

This event will be delivered by Dairy Training Limited in partnership with DairyNZ.

Ready to lean into the succession challenge for NZ farming?

Join Bruce Weir, General Manager of Country Banking at Rabobank and get to grips with the demographics and drivers of the succession challenge for the largest ever generational change in farm ownership over the next decade.

Explore the call of the family farm, the headwinds for intergenerational succession, and the range of emerging new models for ownership to inspire your own succession conversations.

This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women and Rabobank

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Gore for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you. 

No need to register, just turn up!

Nothing beats a warm coffee and good conversation—especially during the busy farming season. 

Step off the farm and join us at Farm Source Putaruru for a complimentary, barista-made coffee while connecting with other local farmers, sharing stories, and building connections that strengthen our rural community. 

To make the day even better, Meet the Need are generously sponsoring delicious burgers, giving you another reason to stop by and refuel. A warm coffee in one hand and a burger in the other—what more could you ask for?

Celebrate the strong partnership between DWN and Fonterra Farm Source, working together to support, empower, and connect our farming community.  

This event is for all local farmers, farm teams, and supporters—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a DWN member, new to the community, or simply wanting to enjoy a good coffee, this event is for you. 

No need to register, just turn up!

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