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Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.
Join us to:
Lunch kindly provided by Westpac
All welcome.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.
Join us to:
Lunch kindly provided by ANZ
All welcome.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
A chance to get off farm and share information about weather management, strategies you have implemented and how we are planning to fix/repair pasture damage.
Join us to:
Lunch provided.
All welcome.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Feilding on 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, and 19 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Please note: Enrolments are now full for this course.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Gore on 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov and 19 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Discussion topics include
Following will be a BBQ lunch thanks to PGG Wrightson and refreshments thanks to FARMLANDS.
please bring wet weather gear.
Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.
Regulations state that all pastoral or arable land use of more than 20 hectares will require a Freshwater Farm Plan (FFP). The Farm Environmental Planning course will get farmers well on the way to fulfilling these requirements.
The course will cover:
This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners and includes 4 in-person workshops (9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov and 20 Nov) and between class contact.
Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Te Puke on 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov and 20 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY DAIRY FARM
Wednesday 9 October 2024
10.15am – 1.00pm
Parking: entrance off Ellesmere Junction Rd
SN37581
LOWDOWN ON LUDF
Peter Hancox & Antoinette Archer
· Season to date: review of winter and calving
SAVE MONEY, MAKE MONEY, MANAGE MONEY
Tom Norris (ASB) & Glenn Jones (Farmer)
· What’s happening in the financial markets and how does this affect me?
· Managing risk and creating resilience
· What are the tools at your disposal
· Governance and it is so important to the bank
GROW MORE GRASS WITH EACH PASS - optimising your irrigation
Dan McLaughlin (Waterforce) &
Andrew Curtis (Primary Insight)
Join us on farm with Hamish and Liz Munro to hear how they changed from a 66 – 75% incalf rate through changes to their system. Understand the lift in reproductive performance last season and the drivers behind these results. They will share their tips for lifting 6 week in-calf rates, and the plan to maintain the results this season.
Hear from Alice Buchannan, LIC Agri Manager about factors contributing to the nationwide 3% increase in 6-week incalf rate. We’ll discuss what the Munro’s are doing to achieve their success and hear from Charlotte Reed, DairyNZ scientist about the science and research behind the changes.
Find out more about:
BBQ lunch thanks to FMG for cooking and providing the food, and Temuka Transport for lending us their BBQ!
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Learn more about the role of targeted nutrition and the use of SmaxTec boluses which have been a key part of the strategies put in place in recent seasons. Hayden’s aim is to have a cow that can consume and produce at 120-130% of her liveweight for increased profitability.
DairyNZ scientist Charlotte Reed will discuss the eight key areas contributing to reproductive success on farm and an update of current reproductive research being done at DairyNZ. Paul Bau, LIC North Canterbury Agri Manager will also share his observations as to why New Zealand's 6-week in-calf rate increased, and not in-calf rate reduced last year.
Find out more about:
BBQ lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Take the opportunity to get off farm and share information about wet weather management, strategies you have implemented and your plans to repair pasture damage.
Join us to:
Lunch kindly provided by Fonterra
All welcome.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
AgriHealth Mastitis Management Workshop
Practical advice on how farmers can save money, produce more milk of higher quality and achieve milk premiums
How to effectively minimise, monitor and manage mastitis.
• Learn how thousands of NZ farmers have reduced antibiotic usage by >20% and improved their mastitis cure rates
• Using herd test data to reduce bulk milk somatic cell count
• Tips on how to manage Staph aureus
• Insights from >100,000 New Zealand mastitis test results
• What’s happening in the area with mastitis? Local insights from mastitis data in your area
WHEN: Monday 14th Oct 11:30am-12:30pm followed by lunch
WHERE: Geraldine Rugby Club, George street, Geraldine
WHO’S INVITED: Dairy farm owners and managers interested in practical tips and tricks to improve their mastitis management and make more milk of higher quality
RSVP BY 11th Oct:
email - rachael@agrihealth.co.nz or call/text 021821645
Please note: This course is now full.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Matamata on 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov and 28 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Gordonton on 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov and 26 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Please note: Enrolments are now closed for this course.
Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.
This free course includes 3 part days in Gore (15 Oct, 29 Oct and 12 Nov).
Understand the factors that cause a lift in reproductive performance and investigate how to build on gains made to increase future reproductive performance using the experience of a local high performing farmer, and DairyNZ experts.
Hear from a panel of experts including local farmer Logan McKenzie who will explore last season’s farm data, including 6 week in calf rates, to identify opportunities for strengthening and maintaining reproductive performance. Learn what the financial benefits of increasing gains on your own farm could be, tips for assessing reproductive performance and the impact on the broader farm system.
The panel will also include DairyNZ senior scientist Susanne Meier who will share some of the research behind increasing reproductive performance.
Find out more about:
Farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers and managers are encouraged to attend this event, tailored to Southland farmers.
Brunch kindly supplied by LIC
No registration required for this event.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Understand the factors that impact reproductive performance and explore how to build on gains made to increase future reproductive performance using the experience from a high performing farm in the area.
Hear from contract milkers Ollie and Lauren Badcock who have an 80% 6 week in-calf rate, on last season’s farm data to identify opportunities for strengthening and maintaining reproductive performance. Learn what the financial benefits of increasing gains on your own farm could be, tips for assessing reproductive performance and the impact on the broader farm system.
The day will also include DairyNZ senior scientist Susanne Meier and DairyNZ farm systems expert Mark Speight who will share some of the research behind increasing reproductive performance.
Find out more about:
Farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers and managers are encouraged to attend this event, tailored to Southland farmers.
Brunch kindly supplied by LIC
No registration required for this event.
Hop aboard the Hot Mess Express! Join us online for the first webinar in the Revive to Thrive webinar series.
From flushes to fannies, and moodswings to meno-belly…it’s time to push the gates wide open and have a real, uncensored conversation all about menopause.
Join Dr Linda Dear, specialist menopause doctor as she takes you through the menopause minefield, the science, the myths, perimenopause and HRT. Find out why women’s bodies do what they do, what lifestyle changes and treatments are out there to help you make this life-phase the best one yet.
About the speaker
A UK-trained, now kiwi-based doctor, Linda Dear has transformed from a GP to a specialist Menopause Doctor.
Linda is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, has a post-graduate diploma from the UK Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a certified menopause practitioner with the North American Menopause Society.
Linda currently runs a private menopause clinic based in New Zealand called Menodoctor and see’s women from all over the country for specialised and holistic menopause consultations.
About Revive to Thrive Webinar Series
Revive to Thrive is an exclusive webinar series brought to you by Finance House Group Ltd and Dairy Women’s Network. Its purpose it to provide women with support in reclaiming their health and wellbeing. Many women prioritise everyone but themselves…this is a chance to change that in a safe and supportive space with the professional advice from the experts.
This webinar will NOT be recorded.
Cost: $20.00
Please note: Enrolments are now full for this course.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Reporoa on 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov and 28 Nov. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Grow your knowledge and management of pasture, crops, and supplements for a sustainable future farm system on the Coast.
Join us on farm with Dan and Kate King to learn how they manage home grown feed to maintain profitability in a sustainable system. Learn more about their farm system, including how regional benchmarking data is used to inform decision making.
DairyNZ scientists Roshean Woods and Lydia Farrell will discuss how the host farmers are using home grown feed with a low cost system benchmarked against data for the West Coast region from DairyBase.
Find out more about:
BBQ lunch kindly supplied by Westpac and cooked by Westland.
No registration required for this event.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Welcome to the Rural mental health and wellbeing event! Join us on Mon Oct 21 2024 at 5:30pm at The Whakatāne Lyceum Club for an evening dedicated to discussing and promoting mental health in rural communities. This event aims to raise awareness and provide resources for improving mental wellbeing in rural areas. Come connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and participate in engaging discussions. Let's work together to prioritise mental health in our rural communities!
This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.
The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day. On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.
What you will learn
Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST
Another Option:
GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.
Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):
If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Regulations state that all pastoral or arable land use of more than 20 hectares will require a Freshwater Farm Plan (FFP). The Farm Environmental Planning course will get farmers well on the way to fulfilling these requirements.
The course will cover:
This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners and includes 4 in-person workshops (22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec) and between class contact.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Ngatea on 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov and 3 Dec. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.
These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.
Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:
All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Are you looking to make informed decisions about dairy beef bulls for your herd?
Join Paul Charteris, Beef Genetics Product Lead at LIC, in this insightful webinar where you’ll learn the key factors that go into selecting the right bulls for your operation.
In this session, Paul will cover what LIC:
- Look for in a bull and the important figures to pay attention to
- Farmers are currently seeking when it comes to dairy-beef solutions.
- Are doing in terms of beef breeding programmes for dairy herds.
About the presenter:
Paul Charteris is the Product Manager for Beef at LIC. Growing up on a sheep and beef farm neighbouring timber town of Kawerau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, he began his career in beef cattle genetics in the mid 90’s – working at Massey University, Colorado State University and for a biotech company in California. Following a 180-degree career shift for where he founded the Tarawera Ultramarathon. He’s looking to create new dairy-beef genetic opportunities for New Zealand farmers.
This webinar is bought to LIC and Dairy Women's Network
This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.
The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day. On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.
What you will learn
Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST
Another Option:
GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.
Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):
If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.
Join us for insights from industry experts on the key market drivers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The MPI will also provide a broad overview of developments in international markets.
After lunch, Te Uru Rākau will offer a deeper understanding of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and how it can be applied when considering land repurposing strategies. Toitū Envirocare will join us as well, presenting practical examples through case studies of farms and orchards that are successfully putting these initiatives into action.
DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.
These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.
Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:
All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join us for insights from industry experts on the key market drivers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The MPI will also provide a broad overview of developments in international markets.
After lunch, Te Uru Rākau will offer a deeper understanding of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and how it can be applied when considering land repurposing strategies. Toitū Envirocare will join us as well, presenting practical examples through case studies of farms and orchards that are successfully putting these initiatives into action.
DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.
These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.
Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:
All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Profitably farming — more sustainably
Since 2016 Pāmu has been investing in organic dairy farming. Pāmu operates with the belief that environmentally sound farming practices create the highest-quality natural products. Pāmu identified that a shift to organic milk supply had the potential to lower the environmental footprint, but the premiums for organic milk would mean no loss in commercial viability.
Today we have a total of 11 farms and three runoffs, based in Wairākei near Taupō, and Moutoa in the lower North Island. We have 6,430 cows on 4,190ha across these farms, making Pāmu the largest organic dairy farmer in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/organics-at-moutoa-dairy-complex-tickets-953014300427
DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.
These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.
Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:
All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Sometimes it’s hard keeping your own cup full…
In part two of the ‘Revive to Thrive’ webinar series, join Holistic Health Coach Charlotte Heald for ‘The Power of Self-Care’. Charlotte will take you through the importance of self-care and how this can impact your wellbeing and others.
This webinar will also cover:
What self-care is
The ‘Keeping your cup full’ analogy and what it truly means to keep your cup full
Three high leverage self-care habits to implement straight away in supporting you feeling your best
A plan to create new habits that feel aligned in their current stage of life with a plan for accountability.
About the speaker
Charlotte Heald is a Holistic Health Coach who empowers rural women to create balanced, sustainable lifestyles. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for achieving fulfillment and optimal well-being, drawing from her own autoimmune healing journey.
Since 2018, Charlotte has coached clients, led women’s retreats, hosted Women’s Circles, and created the online self-care program “Putting Yourself First.”
She also demonstrates sourdough making. Charlotte, a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate certificate in primary health care, lives on an award-winning organic regenerative dairy farm in Norsewood, New Zealand, with her husband Russ and their three children.
About Revive to Thrive Webinar Series
Revive to Thrive is an exclusive webinar series brought to you by Finance House Group Ltd and Dairy Women’s Network. Its purpose it to provide women with support in reclaiming their health and wellbeing. Many women prioritise everyone but themselves…this is a chance to change that in a safe and supportive space with the professional advice from the experts.
This webinar will NOT be recorded.
Cost: $20.00
LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Join us in a very relaxed social setting for a Free BBQ for farmers, growers, staff and families of everyone involved with the rural community.
Come on down any time from 4pm on the last Wednesday of the month, grab a bite to eat from the BBQ and catch up with other farmers and growers from the local area
Supported by Farmstrong and the Bay of Plenty Rural Support Trust.
This interactive, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of effluent and how to get the most out of this amazing resource. They will also understand the risks of effluent applications including the importance of maintenance and how to protect the environment as well as their herd, when assisting with effluent management. This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants and anyone else working with the effluent system wanting to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day. Hours of delivery is worked around the farming calendar - most commonly 9.30am-2.30pm and avoiding calving and summer periods
Domestic fee was $632.50, now only $316.25*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
DairyNZ and Fonterra are partnering together to deliver a series of community toolbox events to help ensure your farm stays future fit in a farmer-to-farmer environment.
These toolbox events are tailored to your area and provide practical tips and advice that can be easily applied to help future proof your farm profitability and sustainability.
Come along to the first series held in North/Central Taranaki, where we will be on-farm in your local area discussing:
All are welcome. lunch kindly provided by Fonterra.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.
This free course includes 3 part-days in Ashburton on 1 Nov, 15 Nov and 29 Nov.
This compelling, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock. They will understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, biosecurity and preventative animal health measures. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with animal health, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 4 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 2 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants, who want to develop their skills and knowledge in dairy farming.
Topics covered include:
Characteristics of a dairy effluent management systems
Environmental protection practices on farm
Benefits and risks of effluent application on farm
This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day.
Domestic fee was $632.50, now $316.25*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
This interactive, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of effluent and how to get the most out of this amazing resource. They will also understand the risks of effluent applications including the importance of maintenance and how to protect the environment as well as their herd, when assisting with effluent management. This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants and anyone else working with the effluent system wanting to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 3 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day. Hours of delivery is worked around the farming calendar - most commonly 9.30am-2.30pm and avoiding calving and summer periods
Domestic fee was $632.50, now only $316.25*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business.
This free course includes 6 sessions (Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm). Enrolments close one week before each course’s start date.
This compelling, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock. They will understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, biosecurity and preventative animal health measures. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with animal health, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 4 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 2 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ, this Contract Milking course will cover:
This free course includes 4 in-person workshops (10am to 3pm) and 2 online drop-in sessions. In-person workshops will take place in Ashburton on 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec and 13 Dec. The two online drop-in session dates are TBC.
Next Level, is AWDT’s six-month leadership and governance programme for women.
Designed to empower and inspire, Next Level will help you find and foster your strengths, gain clarity on your direction and break through the barriers that hold you back.
You’ll be supported by professional coaches and facilitators who understand rural life and live in your world. Connect and learn alongside other aspiring female leaders from New Zealand’s food and fibre sector and rural communities, gaining the tools and connections to influence and lead into the future.
Next Level is delivered through an innovative mix of face-to-face group modules, online individual learning, individual executive coaching and online facilitated group sessions.
