Join us this month at the Ratapiko Hall
COVID has really put a dampener on getting together and catching up with the neighbours recently, so let's end the season on a good note with a BBQ and a chat!

This will be hosted at the Ratapiko Hall and, as your new extension partner, I would love a chance to meet all of you!

Please note:

Topics - If there is a particular topic you think could be of benefit going in to the new season for your area, feel free to give me a text/call and let me kno… Full event info

Andrew is now at the stage where his dairy farming business will be based around an autumn calving herd.
It's not been an easy transition & some further tweaks will undoubtedly be required, but what he's doing is sure to raise a lot of interest.

Come along to hear about what he's learned so far and his reasons for making the change. 

 Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source, Edgecumbe.

Important COVID-19 information:

Please note that My Vaccine Pass is no longer a requirement all… Full event info

LIVE WEBINAR – Wednesday 1 June

This webinar focuses on the brain-based rhythm and approach of quiet leadership, as well as the Power of Coaching in Leadership. You’ll get a toolkit to help encourage the best performance from your team.

Presented by Sara Keenan, a Business Customer Experience Facilitation Manager at ASB Bank. Her background encompasses leadership and coaching, and training effectiveness and time management all at levels and industries.

This webinar is brought to you by ASB and Dairy Women’s Network

Join us this month
COVID has really put a dampener on getting together and catching up with the neighbours recently, so let's end the season on a good note with some lunch provided by Fonterra and a chat!

Mace Hulbert has graciously offered to host and, as your new Extension Partner, I would love to meet you all.

Please note:

Topic will be Animal Health - particulary Mastitis and Lameness
If traffic light alert levels return to red, this event may be postponed/cancelled.

Impo… Full event info

Join us this month
COVID has really put a dampener on getting together and catching up with the neighbours recently, so let's end the season on a good note with some lunch supplied by Fonterra and a chat about feed costs and alternatives! We will also be chatting a bit about retirement, and preparing for retirement so this group will suit everyone!

Jim Webster has graciously offered to host. After many years in the dairy industry (and a regular at Discussion Groups), Jim ha… Full event info

Join us on farm
Join us on farm for to review the current dry and other seasonally relevant topics. 

Discussion topics:

Whip round and what’s happening
Reviewing the dry Autumn: Lessons learnt and managing the next few months
Options for feeding next season, costing options and responses
How has Halter changed things on farm
Any relevant topics you would to discuss

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the u… Full event info

Run by farmers for farmers! SIDE lines up industry experts to deliver keynotes addresses and practical workshops
SIDE comes to Oamaru 

We have lined up the best keynote speakers to inspire you and your team.

This year we have two offsite trips as well as two days of dairy focussed workshops - learn more about the workshops at SIDE Workshops - South Island Dairy Event

 Keynote speakers

Justine and Geoff Ross
Craig Piggot
Dr Tom Mulholland

Keynote speakers | South Island Dairy… Full event info

Join us on the Giesbers farm
As the Extension 350 project wraps up, come along and hear how Peter and other targets in the area have benefited from being part of the project. There are some great stories of the wins people have had on farm in the contexts of profit, people and planet (environment).

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this even… Full event info

Join us on farm!
Join us on farm with the McKenzies for some seasonal and on-farm discussion. 

Topics for the day:

Whip round to see what is happening on farm and in the area
Update on what is happening in the industry
Simple feed budgets and Setting up next season
Dealing with stress
Any other topics you would like to discuss

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all atten… Full event info

Proper care and nutrition for today’s calves can set tomorrow’s cows up for a lifetime of high performance.

Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as Natalie Hughes (SealesWinslow) and Natalie Chrystal (AgriVantage) take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1.

With expo stands from industry organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof. You’ll also receive tools and tips to support you and your teams’ nutrition.

If you have farm-specific challenges, you will have the chance to book Natalie Hughes or Natalie Chrystal for a 10-minute problem solving slot after the expo. To be booked on the day

Attendees will receive:

• A workbook
• A bag of Calf Max Muesli 20kg from SealesWinslow
• An AgriVantage calf shed planner

Is this event for me?

This expo is for anyone with an invested interest in raising happy and healthy calves, and in supporting their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.

What topics will be covered?

• Care of the new arrival.
• Shed set up. Ventilation. Bedding. Biosecurity. Navel care.
• Colostrum.
• Feeding calves for lifetime performance.
• Understanding your options. Transitioning from milk to hard feed.
• Weaning.
• Achieving liveweight gains for heifers.

This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.

We are proud supporters of Dairy Tomorrow. This expo helps to:

• be world leading in animal care
• build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented workforce

Event timing:

• 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea
• 10.00am Expo Start
• 2.30pm Expo Finish
• 2.30pm-4.30pm 10-minute problem solving appointment with the experts

Important Covid-19 information:

Please note that all Dairy Women’s Network events will follow the Government Covid-19 requirements at the time of the event. This enables DWN to continue events under all settings within the COVID Protection Framework. Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Join us on farm
Join us on farm - plenty of on-farm and season topics to cover.  Bring the team or a neighbour.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.

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

Sheep milking
Kaharoa/Mamaku and Rerewhakaaitu groups will visit the Onuku Maori Lands Trust sheep milking farm as an opportunity to get off farm and see something different.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19. 

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boot… Full event info

Exploring New Technology with Halter On Farm
Join us to learn about the latest in Halter technology at Glenda and Neil Gray's farm in Thames.

What can and can't this technology do?
What does it provide solutions for?
What could this mean for the future of the dairy industry?

Expect some great discussion, challenging questions and create a framework of how you can decide if this is the right tech for you.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintain… Full event info

Join Us for Spring Rotation Planning
After a tough season many farms are looking to head into calving with lower than expected average pasture covers. Join us for an informative session on how spring rotation planners can help to manage low covers through to balance date to maximize grass grown.

Can't join us for the full hour? Feel free to drop in between 10 and 11am or 12 and 1pm to pick up a SRP copy for your cow shed.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards… Full event info

A good chance for a short catch up to touch base on what's happening
A chance to get off-farm for a short catch up, lunch with fellow farmers and touch base on what's happening.

It will be nice for me to meet you all face to face.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-1… Full event info

Join us on farm
Join us on farm with the Bradys for some seasonal and on-farm topics.

Discussion topics:

Whip round and what’s happening
Review of Autumn and setting up next season
Discuss the farm system
Environmental work undertaken on the farm
Any relevant topics you would to discuss

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if… Full event info

Take waste out of your business, empower your people and grow your bottom line with FarmTune, the lean management programme for farmers

Come along to see Byron and Laura's farm on Opunake Road
Byron and Laura West are hosting our next discussion group. We will be recapping the 2021/22 season for everyone as well as discussing management strategies to make the most of the spring until balance date.

Topics of the day:

Farm background
Season overview
Management strategies over winter and spring

Lunch will be provided

Important Covid Information

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, an… Full event info

Come Join Us On-Farm
Recovering from the drought:

We will be discussing how the drought recovery is going on farms, and what options there are if you find yourself calving with less than ideal pasture cover, cow condition or supplements.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed… Full event info

APOLOGIES - We will reschedule this group
It has been a tough season weatherwise so come along for a catch up and reset ready for the new season.

Important Covid Information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pe… Full event info

Come Join Us On Farm
Join us for a catch up on Hamish and Elaine McClennan's farm. 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.

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

Come along and join us for a coffee and a catch up.

Not everyone milks cows so no matter what your role in the dairy sector is, come along and enjoy time with great company.

Bring a friend, family member, neighbour, or if you know someone that is new to the region, bring them along and encourage them to get involved in the Dairy Women’s Network Whangarei Regional Group.

Please RSVP by Tuesday 14 June.

Update and review of the 1st season of the Future Farm Systems trial
This project commenced June 2021. It compares the productivity, profitability and impact on people and the environment on three farms, being:

Current Farm – Kikuyu & ryegrass based pastures with up to 190 kg N/ha/annum, 3.1 cows/ha
Alternative Pastures Farm – Fescue & cocksfoot based pastures, up to 190 kg N/ha, 3.1 cows/ha
Low Emissions Farm – Kikuyu & ryegrass based pastures, des… Full event info

Have you been calf rearing for years and think you know everything?
Or are you just starting out and want to know the tricks of the trade?

Calf rearing tips and tricks

We bet you will learn something from this trip to Rob and Sharon Klaus’s calf rearing business. We will find out how they successfully rear 500 calves in the spring and 300 in autumn; view their facility; and hear about their system, feeding process, and how they troubleshoot any issues.

Best start for calves

Emma Cuttance, EpiVets, will talk about the latest calf health and welfare research findings, and how to achieve better outcomes for your calves. She will cover the importance of “gold” colostrum and how to ensure your newborn calves get enough good quality colostrum.

Calf health – preventing and managing disease

Rebekah Kloosterman, Vetora, will outline the measures you can put in place to keep your calves in good health, how to monitor their health, and how to manage any disease issues e.g. what to do if you have an issue with scours.

Bobby calves – meeting processor requirements

Caroline Murray, Fonterra, will talk about the changes they are putting in place around the management of non-replacement calves and what you will need to do to meet them.

Free event, all welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Covid and taking care of each other. If you are feeling unwell please stay home.

Closed Group
The aim of this discussion group is to increase the financial performance and economic stability of farm businesses within the Opotiki region.

It is a closed group. For further information contact Andrew Clark on 027 498 5862.

Important COVID-19 information:

Please note that My Vaccine Pass is no longer a requirement allowing DairyNZ in-person events to operate without the need to present a My Vaccine Pass. Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the even… Full event info

Let's Talk Winter Management
Come and join our Farm Tour with Larry Frost and Chris and Kristelle Wills hosting us on farm

Programme for the Farm Tour, three venues :

11.00am    Larry Frost - Meet at dairyshed (33785), Adams Flat Road, Milton 

Noon         Chris and Kristelle Wills - 109 Circle Hill Road, R D 1 Milton

1.00pm      Lunch at the White Horse Inn (at own cost) - 147 Union Street, Milton

 

If you are attending the lunc… Full event info

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!

 

We have teamed up with B+LNZ to bring you this winter grazing workshop.  This workshop will help farmers successfully graze animals in winter, looking after the environment and the animals, and will help farmers meet our industry's commitments around winter grazing.

This workshop will enable you to:

Outline how forage cropping fits into your farming system
Describe the crops used and where these are established on-farm
Carry out a risk asses… Full event info

Final episode in the series of informative sessions about the bigger picture issues and challenges affecting dairy farming.

Topic and speakers TBC

To register for the series and recordings of previous episodes in the series, visit Farmers’ Forum Series - DairyNZ

Improve your knowledge, grow your skills and become confident leading your people.

Come along to visit two of the Dairy Trust Taranaki research farms and learn what the latest results are!
Dairy Trust Taranaki (DTT) are hosting their annual field day at two of their research farms (Gibson and Kavanagh). These two farms have been carrying out different trials that will have something of interest to everyone! 

The day will start off at 10am at the Gibson Farm where you will be welcomed to the farm and hear the latest insights into their Step Change trial. DTT has partnere… Full event info

Let's Meet Christopher Vila, NZ DMOTY 2021
Come join us on farm with Chritopher Vila, who won the Waikato DMOTY 2021 and then went on to win the national title as well!

Christopher is the Farm Manager and now also a 10% equity partner on the JA BE Turnwald Family Trust 103.8ha farm, milking 340 cows in Ohaupo. Christopher was a veterinarian in the Philippines before he moved to New Zealand 14 years ago and began a career in dairying as a farm assistant. He is the first person the Tur… Full event info

Working out the best milking interval for you, your staff and your cows.

Are you thinking about whether your current milking regime is the one that ticks all the boxes for you, your staff and your cows?

Would a 3-in-2 or 10-in-7 regime better achieve the targets you've set for your business?

Then this is the field day to attend.

DairyNZ's Dr Paul Edwards, a renowned researcher on flexible milkings, its implementation and effects, will provide valuable insight into how it is being managed in… Full event info

Join Us for Spring Rotation Planning
After a tough season many farms are looking to head into calving with lower than expected average pasture covers. Join us for an informative session on how spring rotation planners can help to manage low covers through to balance date to maximize grass grown.

Can't join us for the full hour? Feel free to drop in between 10 and 11am or 12 and 1pm to pick up a SRP copy for your cow shed.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygi… Full event info

Come Join Us On-Farm
Recovering from the drought:

We will be discussing how the drought recovery is going on farms, and what options there are if you find yourself calving with less than ideal pasture cover, cow condition or supplements.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed… Full event info

First full season OAD
Farm owners Robbie Versteynen and Maria Gillespie have just completed their first full season milking OAD after having utilised OAD milking previously in their system at different parts of lactation and through the autumn period in previous seasons.

Come and discuss their results and observations and help answer some of their potential questions!

We will also discuss their change in wintering from fodder beet to baleage and grass wintering along with their off-paddock in… Full event info

Join us for a fun evening off-farm to let your hair down and get you nails done before calving starts!

This is a great chance to relax, catch up with friends, neighbours, or meet new ones over dinner at The Foundry.

Have some fun and get creative with your a piece of jewelry made from items and materials ‘off the farm’. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst jewelry item.

Not everyone milks cows so no matter what your role in the dairy sector is, come along and enjoy time with great company.

If you know someone that is new to the region, bring them along and encourage them to get involved in the Dairy Women’s Network Southland Groups.

Please RSVP by Monday 13th June.

Limited Numbers. Dinner and drinks at own expense.

 

Let's Talk Winter Management
Simon and Claire Light will host our event on farm.

This farmer group discusses and analyses the host farmer's system in order to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the host's future goals.

We will also discuss winter management and how the season is progessing; ending with a discussion about future events and topics.

Also,  Rob Musgrave will provide an update on the Silver Fern Farms bobby calf App. 

BBQ lunch is kindly supplied by Silver… Full event info

Speaker Series - Let's Meet NanoGirl and Greet New People to the District
P3 Trust invites you to our annual Speaker Series, with our guest NanoGirl.

Dr Michelle Dickinson is a Nanotechnologist and Materials Engineer. She has spent the last two decades contributing to cutting-edge technologies, researching solutions for medical and technology applications for clients, who range from small start-ups to large corporates.

As the original Nanogirl, she inspires young people around the world to ta… Full event info

Join us on farm with the Tyes!
As the Extension 350 project wraps up, come along and hear how Will & Marianne and other targets in the area have benefited from being part of the project. There are some great stories of the wins people have had on farm in the contexts of profit, people and planet (environment).  Come along - everyone is welcome

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is… Full event info

Drought Recovery Catch Up
Recovering from the drought:

We will be discussing how the drought recovery is going on farms, and what options there are if you find yourself calving with less than ideal pasture cover, cow condition or supplements.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exp… Full event info

Come Join Us On Farm
Join us on farm with Dylan Brown and Tracy Bouma for the first Otorohanga Discussion Group of the season! They sharemilk 400 cross-bred cows and have just finished their first season with cow wearable technology on farm.

More details to follow.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect yo… Full event info

Join us for your Spring Management Workshop
Polish up your spring management including grazing principles, spring rotation planning, feed allocation and to make it all work in your situation. Bring along your current farm information to assist creating a plan for you. This will be a great way for you to refresh, grow your skills and meet other farmers - old and new.

Thanks to PGG Wrightsons Huntly for providing lunch.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene… Full event info

Save the date for the Kaupokonui/Otakeho Discussion Group
Topics and host will be confirmed shortly. Check back for more details at a later date. 

 

Important Covid Information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.

 

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the… Full event info

Proper care and nutrition for today’s calves can set tomorrow’s cows up for a lifetime of high performance.

Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as Natalie Hughes (SealesWinslow) and Natalie Chrystal (AgriVantage) take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1.

With expo stands from industry organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof. You’ll also receive tools and tips to support you and your teams’ nutrition.

If you have farm-specific challenges, you will have the chance to book Natalie Hughes or Natalie Chrystal for a 10-minute problem solving slot after the expo. To be booked on the day

Attendees will receive:

• A workbook
• A bag of Calf Max Muesli 20kg for North Island from SealesWinslow
• An AgriVantage calf shed planner

Is this event for me?

This expo is for anyone with an invested interest in raising happy and healthy calves, and in supporting their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.

What topics will be covered?

• Care of the new arrival.
• Shed set up. Ventilation. Bedding. Biosecurity. Navel care.
• Colostrum.
• Feeding calves for lifetime performance.
• Understanding your options. Transitioning from milk to hard feed.
• Weaning.

• • Achieving liveweight gains for heifers.

This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.

We are proud supporters of Dairy Tomorrow. This expo helps to:

• be world leading in animal care
• build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented workforce

Event timing:

• 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea
• 10.00am Expo Start
• 2.30pm Expo Finish
• 2.30pm-4.30pm 10-minute problem solving appointment with the experts

Important Covid-19 information:

Please note that all Dairy Women’s Network events will follow the Government Covid-19 requirements at the time of the event. This enables DWN to continue events under all settings within the COVID Protection Framework. Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

 

Let's Review the Economic Farm Summary
Join us for an online review of the findings and insights from the Economic Farm Summary and what to expect for the future. Our presenters will be sharing all their insights. We hope you’ll join us with your insights and questions, too!

Join via Zoom  or the Waikato DairyNZ Facebook page.
Meeting ID: 883 3947 0497
Passcode: 777866

Here's a link to our WNL webinar  on Regrassing & Alternative Species Options on the Waika… Full event info

Get off-farm for a catchup
Get off-farm for a catch up before the calving season kicks in.  We will hear from the local Ballance team as well as discuss tips and tricks in helping make the calving season a little easier.

This will be a great chance to get off fam, have a sponsored lunch and a drink, and connect with the local community.  Thank you to Ballance Agri-Nutrients for supporting the day.

Come along and bring a neighbour!

Important Covid Information:

Good h… Full event info

Focus on People - Taumarunui
With the continuing work force shortage affecting most industries this event will focus on retaining people, building well functioning teams and adpating our systems on farm.

More details to follow.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Prot… Full event info

Join us for your Spring Management Workshop
Polish up your spring management including grazing principles, spring rotation planning, feed allocation and to make it all work in your situation. Bring along your current farm information to assist creating a plan for you. This will be a great way for you to refresh, grow your skills and meet other farmers - old and new.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and… Full event info

Join us for Your Spring Management Workshop
Polish up your spring management including grazing principles, spring rotation planning, feed allocation and to make it all work in your situation. Bring along your current farm information to assist creating a plan for you. This will be a great way for you to refresh, grow your skills and meet other farmers - old and new.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and… Full event info

Returning due to popular demand!
Due to popular demand our famous CalvingSmart training will be returning to the Waikato South.

The event will consist of two sessions running at the same time, one for new entrants and one for experienced team members.

 

CalvingSmart for new entrants to dairying

If you’re new to dairying, come along to our practical, in-person workshops so you can approach the calving season with confidence.

The sessions are designed for new entrants with 0-3 yea… Full event info

Join us for an on-farm practical calf rearing workshop!

Franklin Vets Veterinarian Ilyse Jennens and SealesWinslow Nutrition and Quality Manager Natalie Hughes will talk to you about:

• Calf shed setup and design
• Day one management
• Colostrum
• Nutrition
• Weaning
• Monitoring and disease management

Please wear clean farm suitable clothing and footwear.

Event Timing:

10.30am – Registration and Start

1.30pm – Finish

Come along to see what's been going on in the area!
We will meet at Oaonui Hall at 11am and from there we will visit farms to check out body condition score of cows and current situations on farm. We will then head into Opunake Surf Inn to finish with lunch. 

Make sure you come along, especially if you are new to the area - it's a great chance to meet lots of other farmers.

Important Covid Information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the us… Full event info

Join us on farm
Come and join us for the first discussion group of the new season.  The Davison farm is a Once a Day , split calving farm acheiving excellent results.  Further topics will be updated nearer the time.  Come along! All welcome.

Important Covid-19 information

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have… Full event info

Returning due to popular demand!
Due to popular demand, our famous CalvingSmart training will be returning to the Waikato South.

The event will consist of two sessions running at the same time, one for new entrants and one for experienced team members.

 

CalvingSmart for new entrants to dairying

If you’re new to dairying, come along to our practical, in-person workshops so you can approach the calving season with confidence.

The sessions are designed for new entrants with 0-3 ye… Full event info

Join us for your Spring Management Workshop
Polish up your spring management including grazing principles, spring rotation planning, feed allocation and to make it all work in your situation. Bring along your current farm information to assist creating a plan for you. This will be a great way for you to refresh, grow your skills and meet other farmers - old and new.

Thanks to Coro Vets for providing lunch.

 

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards mu… Full event info

Wellbeing, Wintering, HR retention, & Costs
James & Angela Deans have offered to host our next event in Winter. They are entering their 6th season on farm Contract Milking and Equity Owners.

Passionate rural wellbeing advocate Loshni Manikam will be joining us over lunch to share with us her insights and encourage us all to prioritise our own wellbeing and mental health.

Along with looking at James & Angela's on farm wintering practices, focus in on their strategies for team retention… Full event info

Join us off-farm at the Rugby Club
Get off-farm for a catch up before the calving season kicks off.

Guest speaker Wade Bell from Pioneer will discuss the future of sustainable cropping.  We will also discuss tips and tricks in helping make the calving season a little easier.

This will be a great chance to get off fam, have a sponsored lunch and a drink, and connect with the local dairy community.

Thank you to Pioneer for supporting the day.  Come along and bring a neighbo… Full event info

Proper care and nutrition for today’s calves can set tomorrow’s cows up for a lifetime of high performance.

Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as Natalie Hughes (SealesWinslow) and Natalie Chrystal (AgriVantage) take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1.

With expo stands from industry organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof. You’ll also receive tools and tips to support you and your teams’ nutrition.

If you have farm-specific challenges, you will have the chance to book Natalie Hughes or Natalie Chrystal for a 10-minute problem solving slot after the expo. To be booked on the day

Attendees will receive:

• A workbook
• A bag of Calf Max Pellets 20% 20kg from SealesWinslow
• An AgriVantage calf shed planner

Is this event for me?

This expo is for anyone with an invested interest in raising happy and healthy calves, and in supporting their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.

What topics will be covered?

• Care of the new arrival.
• Shed set up. Ventilation. Bedding. Biosecurity. Navel care.
• Colostrum.
• Feeding calves for lifetime performance.
• Understanding your options. Transitioning from milk to hard feed.
• Weaning.
• Achieving liveweight gains for heifers.

This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.

We are proud supporters of Dairy Tomorrow. This expo helps to:

• be world leading in animal care
• build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented workforce

Event timing:

• 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea
• 10.00am Expo Start
• 2.30pm Expo Finish
• 2.30pm-4.30pm 10-minute problem solving appointment with the experts

Important Covid-19 information:

Please note that all Dairy Women’s Network events will follow the Government Covid-19 requirements at the time of the event. This enables DWN to continue events under all settings within the COVID Protection Framework. Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

 

Join us on farm with the Pickfords
All are welcome to the first Discussion Group of the new season.  Garth and Penny Pickford run a very interesting system based around fully feeding cows. Plenty of on-farm and seasonal topics!

Important COVID-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19.… Full event info

Take waste out of your business, empower your people and grow your bottom line with FarmTune, the lean management programme for farmers

It’s time for a get-together before calving!

Come along and join Dairy Women’s Network Taranaki for a social night out. Bring a friend, neighbour, or your team for a catch up and watch the movie “How to please a woman”.

Not everyone milks cows so no matter what your role in the dairy sector is, come along and enjoy time with great company. If you know someone that is new to the region, bring them along and encourage them to get involved in DWN.

Drinks and nibbles will be provided by Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

Cost: $16 per person payable upon registration (includes movie ticket).

Please RSVP by Wednesday 1st July.

Event Timing

6.00pm – Registration, drinks and nibble

7.00pm – Movie Start

9.30pm – Finish

Proper care and nutrition for today’s calves can set tomorrow’s cows up for a lifetime of high performance.

Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as Natalie Hughes (SealesWinslow) and Natalie Chrystal (AgriVantage) take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1.

With expo stands from industry organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof. You’ll also receive tools and tips to support you and your teams’ nutrition.

If you have farm-specific challenges, you will have the chance to book Natalie Hughes or Natalie Chrystal for a 10-minute problem solving slot after the expo. To be booked on the day

Attendees will receive:

• A workbook
• A bag of Calf Max Pellets 20% 20kg from SealesWinslow
• An AgriVantage calf shed planner

Is this event for me?

This expo is for anyone with an invested interest in raising happy and healthy calves, and in supporting their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.

What topics will be covered?

• Care of the new arrival.
• Shed set up. Ventilation. Bedding. Biosecurity. Navel care.
• Colostrum.
• Feeding calves for lifetime performance.
• Understanding your options. Transitioning from milk to hard feed.
• Weaning.
• Achieving liveweight gains for heifers.

This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.

We are proud supporters of Dairy Tomorrow. This expo helps to:

• be world leading in animal care
• build great workplaces for New Zealand’s most talented workforce

Event timing:

• 9.30am Arrival and Morning tea
• 10.00am Expo Start
• 2.30pm Expo Finish
• 2.30pm-4.30pm 10-minute problem solving appointment with the experts

Important Covid-19 information:

Please note that all Dairy Women’s Network events will follow the Government Covid-19 requirements at the time of the event. This enables DWN to continue events under all settings within the COVID Protection Framework. Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event and the use of a face mask is encouraged for all attendees. Please do not attend this event if you are unwell or suspect you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

 

Join us on farm
Come and join us for the first group of the new season - lots to look at and discuss on this farm:

Massey University have implemented a Higher Input feeding system and use technology to acheive much higher level of production than was the historical norm
They have also just compeleted a state-of-the-art milking facility! 

Come along!  All Welcome.

Important Covid-19 information:

Good health and hygiene standards must be maintained throughout the event, and the use… Full event info

Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration with Wendy Petrie, as she shares her stories around keeping focused through challenging times in her down-to-earth approach to life. 

For 14 years Wendy anchored TVNZ’s flagship 1 News programme, becoming the face of New Zealand television. After losing her job in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic she has adapted to host, chair and speak at summits and conferences that focus on building resilience. But she hasn’t gone far from television, filling in on a variety of shows from Breakfast to Seven Sharp and Tonight, enjoying the freedom to show more of her personality. 

Grab your friends, family, or farm team for an evening off-farm as we celebrate the end of the year and recognize inspiration and excellence at grass roots with the announcement of the 2022 DWN Regional Leader of the Year award, supported by FMG. 

Then dance the night away with entertainment from a local DJ. 

This evening is brought to you by Work Safe.  

Time: 6.00pm Arrival | 6.30pm Start 

This conference is about you. Learning from the wisdom of other women and making bold decisions. Equipping yourselves with the resources to create a brighter future. Telling your stories with pride. Celebrating the work of other women, and making new connections.

It’s your farm, your business, your community and your sector. And we are with you every step of the way. Together, let’s continue to move towards a brighter, braver and bolder future.

We are #BrighterBraverBolder.

Have you ever attended a conference just for you? An event that recognises your need for professional development, personal wellbeing, connection, celebration, learning and networking opportunities, while coffee and bubbles flow?

You belong within a sector full of strength, courage and individuality. Join us in May 2023 for the DWN Brighter. Braver. Bolder conference, as we celebrate our journey so far and look forward to the future.

Through interactive workshops, keynote speakers, breakfasts, dinners and so much more, we are making sure that you are equipped with the tools to face challenges, make bold decisions with confidence, support your farm businesses and – most of all – be proud to be farming during an undeniably challenging time.

Join us to celebrate the announcements of the 2023 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year and Dairy Women's Network Regional Leader of the Year.