Check back soon for more details
Join us on farm! 

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

 

On-farm discussion group at Karl and Aimee Dean's

First group of the new year and lots to catch up on. Bring your farm team and your neighbour's, everything is more fun with a crowd!
Join us on farm, down by the lake with sharemilkers Karl and Aimee Dean. For the last two seasons the 400-cow farm has been run as a system 3-4 farm with the move being made to a full system 1 in the coming season. The expansion of the farm platform will allow wintering, young stock, cropping and sheep t… Full event info

On Farm Discussion Group

This month we'll be visiting Neil & Jo's sharemilking operation. We'll be having a look at the crops, discussing current management and the pros/cons of taking on additional farms or sharemilking positions.

 

The Kaharoa/Mamaku Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly suppli… Full event info

Please check back closer to the time for more specific topics.
This group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm to help identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts goals and objectives. It is an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

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

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

Check back soon for more details
Welcome back to 2021

This month we are hosted by Nestor Eligado who is in his second season Contract milking for David and Lynette Woolaston.

The farm is a mixture of easy to tough country is acheiving outstanding production.

Topics

Nestors Journey

Environmental concerns - What can we do now?

Turnips measuring and managing

 

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

On farm discussion group
Hamish and Jacqui are in their first season 50:50 sharemilking. This a good chance to come along to see how they are getting on and catch up with everyone after the christmas/new years break.

Key Topics include;

- Weed management 

- An update on reproduction results

- They are looking to increasing their effluent pond size and keen to hear about alternate effluent systems others have put in

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affe… Full event info

On farm discussion group
Key topics being discussed:

Optimising the system - considering farm infrastructure, supplements fed, stocking rate and profit.
Know Your Numbers - Methane vs. Operating profit and Greenhouse Gases vs. Operating Profit.
Seasonal discussion including heat stress.
Concluding with a BBQ lunch and chat.

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

Field Day
Deferred grazing is a great option for low input dairy farmers;

Cost effective pasture surplus management
Improves pasture density in paddocks at no direct cost
Takes the Summer stress away by having a large bank of pasture available to the cows.

 

Ian and Natalie Butler have been trialing long and short deferred grazing on their farm for the last two seasons. Come and hear about their results and experiences.

 

Please register your attendance to Sam Jenkins at sam.jenk… Full event info

Lincoln University's Dairy Farm Focus Day

Are frustrated trying to find and hold onto good people in our industry?
Or maybe you keep finding jobs don't end up like they are advertised?
What does a good opportunity look like for younger or new people in our industry?
Do we need to change what we are offering if its not what people want?

Are we offering job opportunities that suit us but not todays school leavers?

Is there another way to attract the right people to your farms?

Also, a look at how summer turnips work well in this farm… Full event info

All welcome
Please join us for the first group of the New Year at Luke Templetons farm.

Topics for the day will be:

Summer management when things start to dry up. We will look into the strategies used on this farm to mitigate risks in this area
Riparian plantings
Recap on reproduction and the implications of this on the remainder of the season; culls, wintering etc

I'm looking forward to meeting you all and finding out a bit more about the farming systems of Western Southland- Keely

 … Full event info

Let's talk crops in North Taranaki
Summer crops are starting to be utilised over Taranaki. For this field day we will be looking at 5 different crops across 3 farms. Topics for discussion will include establishment and yield of the crops, financial returns, and crop management. All welcome. 

We will begin at 57 Richmond Road, Waitara, then move onto the other farms. Meet at the farm sheds past the house.

Crops we will be looking at:

- Lucerne

- Rape

- Turnips

- Chicory

- Maize … Full event info

Check back soon for more details
All are welcome to a fasinating farm that is small in size but very productive.

The childs have urtilized a small plattform to grow their business whihc is already expanded.  High production and low cost have been the basis of it.

 

Lunch kindly sponsored by GrainCorp

 

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

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

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

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

On Farm Discussion Group
This month we are visiting the Eichlers. As well as current issues we'll be discussing Paul's experience of milking cows to a set time.

The Tauranga Hills Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands

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

Farm wetland restoration project
Come and see how the Vallely Family are setting up this wetland area ready for back flooding, as well as a chance to catch up locally with others on how the summer is going and planning for autumn.

Gerard and Ann, together with Shane Bocock's help have invested a heap of time planning and preparing this area for a new wetland and getting the planting started.

This is our last chance to see this area before the area is back-flooded. Come and hear what they are… Full event info

Once a day milking, and grass cultivars
For the first group of the calendar year we will be looking into Craigs 50/50 farm business. He has been on the farm for about 30 years and has moved the farm system in recent years to be less intensive and shift the herd from Fresian to a Jersey cross.

Topics for the day:

- What the farm sytem may look like as full season Once a Day.

- What grass cultivars are out there and what will fit your system best.

Lunch will be provided

Protect our industry… Full event info

Please check back closer to the time for more specific topics.

This group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm to help identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts goals and objectives. It is an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

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

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

The group will focus on the host farm's system and seasonally relevant topics
Discussion topics:

Summer / Autumn Management including use of crops.

Other topics to be confirmed.

 

 

It is an open forum that utilises the experience of all members in the group.

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

Check back soon for more details
Topics TBC

 

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

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

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

On Farm Discussion Group
The Galatea discussion group will investigate the host's farm system and offer constructive recommendations to lift farm productivity. The group will be practical and discuss on farm management but will relate discussion back to profit and key performance indicators collected through DairyBase.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source, Galatea

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of this event - please do not att… Full event info

On farm discussion group
Hugh and Janet have been triailing alternative species to provide bulk feed in the late summer period. Come along to see what this "Jungle mix" is, how its changed over time and how it has been working on farm. Also a good chance to catch up what everyone has been up to over the last couple of months.

Key Topics that will be included;

- Changes made on farm the past 5 years

- Tying in a runoff block and how the 3 dairy farms all work in conjunction

- Alternative sum… Full event info

Plains West/Turua/Paeroa Combined Group
Burton's are in their first season as a P3 Monitor Farm. Following farmer requests, this is an opportunity to discuss the season for all and Burton's current position. All farmers from Plains West, Turua & Paeroa groups are welcome, as well as any other areas.

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

Riparian planning day at Brian's
Join us at Brian Underwood's as we ask the questions "Where do we start with Riparian Planning?"and "How do I get started?". 

More details will follow - save the date!

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

Specialist Pasture Group
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!!

Topics at this group will include:

Forage Value Index
Regrassing
Summer supplements-Analysis on cost & benefit to business
Winter crops

This group is a small group of like-minded farmers who are meeting 7-8 times over 12 months, supported by partner agronomists to provide technical expertise. 

If you are interested in the above topics feel free to come along to this group or contact Janine Swansson for more i… Full event info

This event will be a Know Your Numbers workshop for Rural Professionals
We value all our Rural Professionals in the Lower North Island and hope you can join us for this session at the Golf Club once again.

We'll start with registration and afternoon tea @ 2pm.  The update will start at 2:30pm, followed by networking from 4:30pm onwards

Key objectives: 

Help you navigate what numbers farmers need to know over the next 5 years 
Better understand how water quality, profit and cli… Full event info

February Focus on Recruitment
February Discussion group will be an evening meeting at the hall with the focus on Recruitment, current situation on farm and summer farm management.   

The main topic of the night will be a focus on recruitment, we will look at this from a employers side how to attract good people we will have Federated farmers there to discuss contracts. We will also discuss what farmers are looking for from the people they employ with some tips on how to land that nex… Full event info

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

The Ashburton event is now fully booked.
The Ashburton location is now fully booked and unfortunately we can't take any more registrations.

Darren and Jennifer Hislop are our hosts for this field day where we will be looking into some of the features of their farm, including their new effluent and in-shed feeding systems.

Variable milking – the ins and outs

The Hislops use OAD as one of their management tools. Paul Edwards, DairyNZ, will outline some of the practicalities of OAD and alternative variable milking options. He will also talk about the latest research on 3in2 milking at different stages of lactation and the effect of different 3in2 milking times at peak lactation. This information will help you to identify the options that will best suit your business and make the switch successfully.

Supplement feeding this summer

There are multiple factors to consider to get the best results from your feed selections. Megan Hardy, NRM, will talk about the values and merits of different feeds, when and how to feed them, forages versus concentrates, what drives profit from these feeds, and determining how much you can afford to pay.

Effluent – fit for purpose

Are you wondering if your effluent system needs upgrading? The Hislops have put in a new system with a Flexi Tank. They will talk about the process they followed to identify a system that would work on their farm, how they ensured it would be compliant and futureproof, and where they got advice to help them to develop an effective solution.

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

Join us on-farm
Join us on farm with Quentin and Stephanie Bruntlett to discuss farm systems and management practices to identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts future goals and objectives.  We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

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

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

All welcome
It's 2021! What's your on farm resolution?!

This month we head out to Michael Farmers. Michael and his wife Kathryn 50/50 SM x550 cow on 202ha with the additional use of a x460 cow freestall barn. Michael will discuss with the group:

Plan for reducing Johnes in the herd
Options for springer paddocks and overcoming calving in a new climate

These and other seasonal topics

Hope to see you all there and let your neighbours know!

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

Come hear about the latest research from Dairy Trust Taranaki
Dairy Trust Taranaki is proud to open their gates to showcase their latest trial results from their ongoing Autumn Calving trials. If you have moved to autumn calving or if you are considering it, this is the event for you.

Hear from industry experts on drying off, mating, and all the trial results.

 

Lunch kindly sponsored by Taranaki Vet Centre and Silver Fern Farms.

 

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

On farm discussion group
This month we are visiting Mike Browne. Mike has been on this farm for 14 seasons now, the last 10 as 50:50 sharemilker. 

The farm is currently irrigating with K-lines, and there are a number of interesting things for us to check out - including the redpath herd shelters and discuss how OAD milking for the first month on farm worked for him.

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices. We will also discuss seasonal issues… Full event info

Whole Farm Assessement Group
This Whole Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm with a focus on using DairyBase as a benchmarking tool. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. This group uses an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source Edgecumbe

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of this event - please do not attend… Full event info

Join us for the first group of the New Year
What does good stafff management look like?

How can you alter your roster to make it more attractive to people in the industry?

People will be the key topic of discussion this round with Jimmy Gerritsen being our first host farmer for the year. Jimmy is currently running 1220 cows across two farms that make up 430ha.

We will delve into rosters, staff performance and goal setting, and how these tools can be used on farm to drive efficiencies.… Full event info

Closed Group
We are so lucky to have The Regions Immigration Law and Recruitment specialist coming to talk to us. They will be, along with DairyNZ, discussing:

Visas & employing migrants
staff retention & future planning
visa specifics, & timeframes

This is going to be a great, informative session so don’t miss out!

For more information contact Nicole on 0212408529

Zoom Meeting
Join us for our first Zoom meeting for 2021. Check back here closer to the time for topics discussed and login details. 

Feel free to get in touch with Brig or Lizzy to provide feedback or suggest future meeting topics.

Reach your goals faster with DairyNZ’s Biz Start!

This stand-alone event is part of our Biz Start series and packed full of great information about business structures, taxation and budgeting. We’d love to see you there.

The February Biz Start events will focus on: 

The various business structures
Considerations around taxation
Personal budgeting
Cashflow budgeting for a business. 

Don't miss this great networking opportunity, as we will have rural professionals involved with the day includ… Full event info

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.

If you would like to join this group, please contact the convenor Andrew Clark on 027 49 85862.

On farm discussion group
Discussion Group Topics:

Autumn Regrassing

Other topics to be confirmed

 

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices.

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

It is an open forum that utilises the experience of all members in the group.

 

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

Feed budgeting Part 1
This month we are going to familiarise ourselves with the DairyNZ feed budget tool!

Working through the feed budget process can help us increase awareness of feed on hand and predicted supply, forecast demand, and track changes to make good management decisions this autumn- making sure we achieve APC and BCS targets for next season. 

This will be split into two sessions with this session focussing on supply, the next on demand. We will be using the host farm as an e… Full event info

Farmers and Rural Professional's are welcome to sign-up for this event
GoodYarn is a hands-on workshop that will give you the practical tools and confidence to be able to talk to people in rural communities about mental health. This workshop will be run by experienced facilitator Igor Gerritsen. 

People who live and work on the land have to cope with a number of challenges – from long working hours to unexpected weather events, isolation and financial pressure. They’re al… Full event info

On Farm Discussion Group

 The Te Puke Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands

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

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of th… Full event info

People, Progression, Pasture & Production
Miguel Ortiz and Maka Morales are in thier 4th season contract milking for Gerald and Mark Spain. This season will see them milk around 820 cows targeting 490KgMS/cow and 1480KgMS/ha from 500KgDM/cow. There MT rate across the past 3 seasons has averaged 10% and the farm is growing in excess of 17tDM/ha/yr

We'll be exploring how they achieve the results they are on farm and the team that helps support them to get these results.

Miguel and Maka will als… Full event info

February Focus on Recruitment
February Discussion group will be an evening meeting at the hall with the focus on Recruitment, current situation on farm and summer farm management.  

 

The main topic of the night will be a focus on recruitment, we will look at this from a employers side how to attract good people we will have Federated farmers there to discuss contracts. We will also discuss what farmers are looking for from the people they employ with some tips on how to land that n… Full event info

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

Keeping a lid on costs

The payout is looking reasonable this season, but costs are on the rise. Do you have a good handle on them or are they creeping up? Campbell Wood, AgriFocus, will look into how you can analyse your finances, especially FWE, to see where you can make changes and futureproof your business.

Breeding to fit your goals

Jair Mandriaza, LIC Senior Reproduction Solutions Advisor, will talk about how to achieve your goals for your herd, by developing the right breeding plan, making the right culling decisions, and good reproductive management.

Stepping back – successful succession planning

Farm succession is a journey, rather than a destination, what is your pathway? What are the options? Managers, sharemilkers, leasing, sell the lot, or something else? What are the needs of all of your business’s stakeholders and is there a plan to deliver them? Tony Hammington will start you on the path to putting a plan together that works for you and your farming business.

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

Keeping a lid on costs, breeding to fit your goals and stepping back
James and Darnelle Smith will be hosting our first SMASH (Smaller Milk and Supply Herds) fielday in Southland.

Check out www.smallerherds.co.nz  for more information and resources.

This event is open to all Southland and South Otago farmers who consider themselves smaller herds and their rural professional team

The fielday topics and speakers will be:

Keeping a lid on costs with Campbell Wood from Agrifocus
Breeding t… Full event info

All welcome!
It's 2021! What's your on farm resolution?!

To kick off the year we will be visiting John Van Vliet to hear about how he has increased his milking efficiency to  significantly reduce time in the shed with the help of QCONZ Josh Wheeler.

We are lucky enough to have Josh Wheeler as our guest speaker to share his expertise and how he has assisted John with this massive time saving! Because remember time is money!

Hope to see you all there! 

Protect our industry - please… Full event info

Join us to se what's involved in setting up the perfect autumn plan.
First group of the new year and lots to catch up on.
Bring your farm team and your neighbour's, everything is more fun with a crowd!

The focus is on late summer management, setting up for the autumn and assessing your winter crops after a lot of insect activity late December.

Bring your whole farm team and ask a neighbour if they are interested in joining in.

All groups are open to anyone and we always finish with a BBQ and… Full event info

First Discussion Group for 2021. Please check back closer to the time for more specific topics.
This group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm to help identify opportunities and solutions that meet the hosts goals and objectives. It is an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

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

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of spr… Full event info

Check back soon for more details
Topics TBC

 

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

 

On farm discussion group
 

This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Check back closer to the time for further topics.

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

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

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

Come along and see what Josh Sneddon and his team are doing on farm!
Josh Sneddon is a Sharemilker with a top Jersey herd!

Get off the farm and connect with your community while talking about his system and opportunities- as well as topical seasonal learnings for the whole group.

Deep dive topic will be focused on Maize, how it fits into a system, its benefits and considerations. Josh's maize has been planted using strip till. 

 

Covid 19 Government Guidelines will be fo… Full event info

Come along to this month's Discussion Group!
Join us at Philip & Maree's as we check in with how the crops are going in the area and learn more about flexible milking!

More details to come, bring along a neighbour or client see you there! 

 

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

 

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

Making the most out of your grass?

Jonny targets 1300kgMS/ha off grass with minimal silage inputs - come and see what drives his business.

How does Jonny's system stack up environmentally targeting 1300kgMS/ha with 150-250kg/DM cow silage feed input?

Plus a look at planning a perfect autumn, crops and planning your winter feed requirements on an metabolisable energy (ME) basis.

Lunch kindly supplied by Clutha Vets.

This farmer group discusses and analyses the host farmer's system in order… Full event info

All welcome!
It's 2021! What's your on farm resolution?!

To kick off the year we will be visiting Stefan and Annelise du Plessis.

Topcis to come in the New Year

Hope to see you all there and bring your neighbours

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

On Farm Discussion Group
This month we'll be visiting the O'Donnells. As well as current management issues we'll be discussing how the farm has coped with lower cow numbers this year.

The Rerewhakaaitu Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands

Protect our industry - please arrive wit… Full event info

Check back soon for more details
Topics TBC

 

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

On farm discussion group
We have a really interesting programme for the next Pio Pio/Aria discussion group at Matt & Olivia Buckley's Eight Mile Farms business.

Topics include:

Dairy Farm - what's an appropiate stocking rate give the farm contour and feed inputs?
Alternative land use - bull beef retiring sleeper land into pines. Read the August issue of Country Wide for a 3-page article on their bull beef business.
Anna Nelson will talk about King Country River Care and how you can access… Full event info

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

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

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

Come along and see what Katie and Campbell Wheeler are doing on Farm!
Katie and Campbell are contract milking for the Hone's on Nicholson Road.

Come get off the farm and connect with your community to discuss what they're up to as well as seasonal topics.

 

Check back soon for more details!!

Come along to this month's discussion group!
Join us at Dan Aplin's for a catch up. Share how your summer has been going and learn more about flexible milking times!

 

More details to come -  bring along a neighbour or client, see you there!

 

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

 

 

On farm discussion group
This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

This is a great follow up from last year's group on flexible milking times as Andrew is currently on 17 hour milkings so we will get his thoughts on how its been going.

Also, this farm has been transitioning and pulling back to a System 2 operation so we will find out how that has gone.

Pro… Full event info

Join us for a practical on-farm workshop about body condition scoring!

We’ll be out in a paddock with Ilyse Jennens from Franklin Vets (DairyNZ accredited) as she shows us how to condition score cows. You’ll learn how important it is to think about condition scores when drying cows off. What you’ll learn can also be used to reach condition score targets at calving.

Food and drinks will be provided. Please wear farm-appropriate clothing and gumboots, and let us know if you can make it by the 13th of February.

Feel free to bring along friends, family, neighbours and your team. Everyone’s welcome at Dairy Women’s Network Hauraki Plains regional events!

ASB and NZ CA Limited are proud to deliver this workshop focused on succession planning and preparing the next generation into farming and farm ownership.

At the end of this workshop, you will understand:
• How to have your house in order – financially and farming results
• Strategic planning and what to think about when going through the process
• What the succession options are
• Common challenges with succession
• How to have courageous conversations with key stakeholders

This three-hour workshop is suited to any person who would like to know where to start the succession process.

Event timing
9.30am Arrival & Registration
10.00am Start
1.00pm Finish and lunch

Find out what's happening in the region
Join us for a networking morning tea and updates on some important local topics.  We have an excellent line-up of guest speakers, presenting on a variety of intesting topics:

Signs of a struggling farmer and what to do – Sarah Donaldson, Rural Support Trust
Wakamoekau Community Water Storage Scheme update – Wairarapa Water Ltd representative
Taratahi training farm update - Joan Grace, Interim Manager, Taratahi
Tararua plantain… Full event info

Check back soon for more details
Topic TBC

 

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

Topics: Milking Intervals and Ben's Automatic Calf Feeder
Join us on farm with Ben Allomes and his to team to learn about their OAD/TAD System. We'll also discuss 3 in 2 milkings and hear about their Automatic Calf Feeder. 

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

Come and join us for the first group back of the New Year
Join us at Mani's farm where he is currently Contract Milking 1200 cows off 500ha on the outskirts of Tuatapere.

Mani is in his first season contract milking and currently managing 6 staff.

Topics for the day will include:

Recap of mating/scanning results
How can Mani drive more production with his current feed levels?

Bring your neighbours along!

I'm looking forward to meeting some new faces from the Tuatapere Area and learning mor… Full event info

On Farm Discussion Group
This Whole Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm with a focus on using DairyBase as a benchmarking tool. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. This group uses an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members. Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source, Opotiki

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

The group will focus on the host farm's system and seasonally relevant topics

Discussion topics:

Discuss the well tuned farm system including use of crops
The top mating result achieved this season
Sexed Semen
Other topics to be confirmed

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

Diverse Species Summer Crop
The Elstow Springdale February discussion group will visit Anthony and Kerrie Pollock's farm to look at the diverse species crop they have grown. The crop has 19 different species of plants ranging from clovers to forage brassicas, millet, sorghum and sunflowers. To date tonnage grown is impressive with growth rates exceeding 150 kgDM/day.

We will discuss cost of the crop, yield, grazing management and milk response.

We will also discuss current issues facing farme… Full event info

On Farm Discussion Group
Ron and Felicity are now into their second season contact milking on this property, come and hear how they have been getting on.

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

For further details and topics please check back closer to the tim… Full event info

All welcome
Season to date production, Green House Gases, Wintering Options 

Tom and Annie Mead are VOSM for Mark and Deborah Hamill. They are currently in their 6th season and are milking 800 cows.

We'll have an update on milk production season to date and how the summer period is shaping up in terms of feed and milk flows.

We'll discuss wintering practices and what approaches are being taken within the business to go above and beyond good management practices (GMP).

A topic of discus… Full event info

KaiWai / Ratapiko Discussion Group - February
Come along to see how other farmers in your area are getting on in our first group of the calendar year.

More information to come on host and topics.

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region. Check back soon for more topic details.

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

Sort your s**t out
Succeed in Business Group a forum for like-minded farmers,  developed for those who want to enhance their skills and career options. A series of 5 events (October-March) covering 

Goal Setting
Contracts
Running an efficient office 
Budgets and Cashflows
Compliance
Self employment

If you are interested in being part of this group please register your interest by email with Lizzy Moore lizzy.moore@dairynz.co.nz  

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

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

On farm discussion group
James and Kirsty Dallinger have been sharemilking for the past three years for James's parents. This year is their first year as equity partners.

Some key topics we will look at;

- Results of using Cow Manager the past two years 

- Water Quality Research in the area, what the trends are showing, the key causes, what we could be doing to help.

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

Protect our industry - pl… Full event info

Is there a Pathway to farm ownership?
The Manawaru Wardville discussion group for February will visit the Dibble Family farm on Mikkelsen Road 50/50 sharemilked by Aleisha Broomfield. We will look at pathways to farm ownership for Aleisha, particularly for someone 50/50 sharemilking around 250 cows. Is it possible?

The group will also discuss current issues facing farmers in the Manawaru Wardville districts.

 

Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to reduce the risk of s… Full event info

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

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

Check back soon for details
Check back soon for details

 

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of this event - please do not attend if you are unwell 

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

On farm discussion group
This discussion group will focus on the host farmers system and management practices. We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.

Check back here closer to the time for an update on specific topics to be discussed.

 

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

Summer Pasture Management
This month we will focus on summer pasture management, protecting pasture in the autumn and profitable supplement use.

 Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of this event - please do not attend if you are unwell 

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

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

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

Ladies Group
Taupiri Orini Ladies Discussion Group has been meeting every month for more than 33 years. We are from all areas of dairy farming including farm assistants, farm owners and everything in between.

We welcome anyone who is keen to join us, even those not in the immediate Taupiri Orini area.

This month we are meeting at Huntly ANEXA. We are going to be doing a hoof and udder disection and learn to count spores so please bring a grass sample along with you 

Want to know what local research is happening on your doorstep?
Welcome 2021, first group of the New Year is at Duncan and Anne-Marie Wells discussing a Research Program they have partnered with DairyNZ on along with a look at how they are set up for the Autumn.

Duncan and Anne-Marie and their farm team are partnered with DairyNZ/AgResearch in a program called the Participatory Farm Project. This project is run alongside research the Southern Dairy Hub is underway with and includes 3 other far… Full event info

North Taranaki High Altitude Discussion Group - February

Come along to see how other farmers in your area are getting on in our first group of the calendar year.

 

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

 

Come along to this month's discussion group!
Join us at Hayden Lawrence's as we take a look at the cow monitoring technology he has implemented.

 

More details to come, bring along a neighbour or client see you there!

 

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

 

Environmental Issues Impacting Farmers
The Waihi discussion group for February will be held at the Waihi Beach RSA where three guest speakers will explain the reasons for environmental regulation impacting farmers.

Topics covered by the speakers will include:

Trends in water quality in the Waihi catchment including results from four monitoring sites.
Who is making the water quality rules that impact farmers.
The carbon cycle and why farmers need to reduce methane emissions from cows.
Trade ba… Full event info

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

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

Closed Group. For more information contact Nathan on 021 2256931
This will be our first event for the new Biz Pro 50/50 Sharemilking group to discuss how the group will run, what the expectations will be and what's involved as well as meeting each other face to face. 

Robb MacBeth Dairy NZ Farm Business Specalist will join us to discuss the use of Dairy Base and highlight the Southland South Otago HOSM benchmark we currently have and want to build on.

Brett McDonough from Agrifocus will… Full event info

Equity Growth, Equity Partnership Pathways
Closed Group - Please contact Nathan Nelson for more information 

Simon and Hilary will host our next HOSM group. 

Robb MacBeth will join us in person as well.

Please remember a plate of food for shared lunch. 

Looking forward to catching up with you all in person. 

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

The group will focus on the host farm's system and seasonally relevant topics
Discussion topics:

To be confirmed

It is an open forum that utilises the experience of all members in the group.

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

The group will focus on the host farm's system and seasonally relevant topics
Discussion topics:

OAD milking all year
Other topics to be confirmed

It is an open forum that utilises the experience of all members in the group.

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

If you like rubbing shoulders with like-minded people this could be for you!
The Equity Builders Group is a chance to join other like-minded farmers who are at a similar stage in the business careers.

We are targeting South and West Otago contract milkers, LOSM's and 50:50 SM's in this progression discussion group.

This day is the launch event, and as well as being able to hear from some motivational farmer speakers who have built their businesses from the ground up, you will get to hear our… Full event info

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

On Farm Discussion Group
This month we will be meeting at the Diggelmanns farm. This is their last season in dairy and we will be discussing how they are finding the change and the things to think about when diversifying.  The Katikati Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands

Co… Full event info

All welcome

Check back soon for more information

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.

If you would like to join this group, please contact the convenor Andrew Clark on 027 49 85862.

On Farm Discussion Group
This month we are visiting the Natusch/Deed operation. As well as discussing current issues we'll be discussing strategies the farm has used to improve reproduction and their success or otherwise.

The Te Puke Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farmlands

Pro… Full event info

Good Yarn is a hands-on workshop that will give you the practical tools and confidence to be able to talk to people in rural communities about mental health.

 

This workshop is aimed at anyone living or working in a rural community and will cover tips for maintaining mental wellbeing, how to recognise signs of stress, practical tools to help you initiate a conversation with someone you may be concerned about and how to access the right support services.  

 

** Morning tea provided from 10:15am **

Good Yarn is a hands-on workshop that will give you the practical tools and confidence to be able to talk to people in rural communities about mental health.

 

This workshop is aimed at anyone living or working in a rural community and will cover tips for maintaining mental wellbeing, how to recognise signs of stress, practical tools to help you initiate a conversation with someone you may be concerned about and how to access the right support services. 

 

**Morning tea provided 10:15am**

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

Good Yarn is a hands-on workshop that will give you the practical tools and confidence to be able to talk to people in rural communities about mental health.

 

This workshop is aimed at anyone living or working in a rural community and will cover tips for maintaining mental wellbeing, how to recognise signs of stress, practical tools to help you initiate a conversation with someone you may be concerned about and how to access the right support services. 

 

**Morning tea provided at 10:15am**

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

Join us at Owl Farm using data to discuss:

• Management of the season to date from the team at Owl Farm
• Performance of summer crops
• Growing calves on Chicory

Relevant topics lead by our team of technical experts including:

• Ballance - Using My Pasture Planner to make every kg of Nitrogen count

Lunch provided - everyone welcome

 

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

Compliance/Self Employed
Succeed in Business Group a forum for like-minded farmers,  developed for those who want to enhance their skills and career options. A series of 5 events (October-March) covering 

Goal Setting
Contracts
Running an efficient office 
Budgets and Cashflows
Compliance
Self employment

If you are interested in being part of this group please register your interest by email with Lizzy Moore lizzy.moore@dairynz.co.nz  

Dairy Industry Awards regional awards dinner. Copthorne Hotel in Masterton. Come along and celebrate the best of the best in our region! Get tickets from our website.

Closed group
Please check back for more information on topics to be covered.

For more information contact Guy on 021302034

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

People are at the epicentre of our farm businesses, and ensuring employers and employees have strong relationships and a good work-life balance is key to the future of the industry. Moving the dial on the importance of attracting and retaining great people in the dairy industry is the focus of this workshop and webinar series. This is a free event funded by New Zealand Dairy Farmers through the DairyNZ levy.

6 face-to-face workshops will set the scene around being a great employer and employee. Attendees will gain knowledge about employment contracts and rosters, salary packages, accommodation requirements, as well as growth opportunities, wellbeing and building strong team relationships.

Presenters are all experts in their field: Lee Astridge – No8HR, Rebecca Miller – Dairy Business of the Year award winner, and Kerrin Hotop – PaySauce.

A series of live webinars will delve deeper into the topics addressed in the workshops, ensuring that attendees are equipped with the right knowledge, resources and tangible steps to turn their farm team into a Farmily™.

Key outcomes for the day: 

• Understanding the changes in the industry and market
• How to build and retain teams 
• Rosters and what are the options 
• Employment agreements and the most common
• HR mistakes answered Meaning of Farmily™ and application of it to your people.  

Workshop timing

• 9.30am Arrival and registration
• 10.00am Workshops Starts
• 12pm Lunch
• 2.30pm Finish

On Farm Discussion Group
The Kaharoa/Mamaku Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.

Lunch kindly supplied by Rabobank

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

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level… Full event info

On Farm Discussion Group
This Whole Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm with a focus on using DairyBase as a benchmarking tool. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. This group uses an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members.

Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source Edgecumbe

Covid 19 Government Guidelines   will be followed in accordance with the level at time of this event - please do not attend if… Full event info

Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards dinner.

Closed group
Please check back soon for more infromation and topics to be covered.

For more information contact Guy on 021302034

On Farm Discussion Group
This Whole Farm Assessment group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm with a focus on using DairyBase as a benchmarking tool. Discussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. This group uses an open forum that draws on the experiences of all its members. Lunch kindly supplied by Farm Source, Opotiki

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

DairyNZ Farmers' Forum

What does the future hold for dairying? How can you best respond to what’s coming down the track?

Diarise now for the one-day event to be held in Hamilton at the Claudelands Event Centre!

Attend "in-person" or options available for live-streamed sessions.

The one day event will be supported by two, weekly webinars (7.00-8.30pm) on Thursday 6 May and Thursday 13 May 2021.

More detail to come as the programmes develop.

DairyNZ Farmers' Forum Webinar

The first of a two-webinar series supporting the one day event held Thursday 29 April 2021.

A second webinar is scheduled for Thursday 13 May, 7-8.30pm.

More detail to come as the programmes develop.

Lincoln University Dairy Farm's May Focus Day 

DairyNZ Farmers' Forum Webinar

The second of a two-webinar series supporting the one day event held Thursday 29 April 2021.

More detail to come as the programmes develop.

Join us at Owl Farm using data to discuss management of the season to date from the team at Owl Farm

Relevant topics lead by our team of technical experts 

Lunch provided - everyone welcome

SIDE is back for 2021 - Join us for excellent key note speakers, hot topic workshops, get in on the discussions and ask the burning questions, network with like minded farmers.

More details coming to the website - get the dates in your calendar

Join us at Owl Farm using data to discuss management of the season to date from the team at Owl Farm

Relevant topics lead by our team of technical experts 

Lunch provided - everyone welcome