Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants.

This comprehensive qualification provides learners with a solid knowledge-base across a range of on-farm tasks and prepares them to tackle all seasonal activities throughout the farming calendar year.

This dairy micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3.

Ideally, Learners should be employed in a role in the Dairy industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity

to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there

is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their

entire programme.

With three off-job workshops and a duration of five months, topics and skills learned to handle and care for your milk include:

•          Nutritional value of milk, quality milk supply and preventing contaminants.
•          Understanding the milking plant and the function of the milking components.
•          Milk quality testing and grading.
•          Milk quality post calving, mastitis, treating teat disorders and handling of unsuitable milk.

On completion of this programme, Learners will be able to:

• Milk animals, maintaining hygiene & animal welfare.
• Assist with cleaning & maintaining the milking plant & farm dairy to maintain optimum milk quality.
• Assist with identifying milk quality problems & implementing solutions to those problems.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

•          Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. Increased Health & Safety awareness leading to fewer accidents, meaning less days off due to injury for farm workers.
•         There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time. Mistakes with milk quality can also    lead to fines and/or grades, so the farm may also save money!

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28939 - Demonstrate knowledge of risks to on-farm milk quality and assist with implementing solutions to milk quality problems
• US 32010 - Assist with milking, identify and report problems associated with milking dairy livestock
• US 32011 - Assist with the operation of a farm dairy for milk harvesting

Cost

$747.50 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants.

This comprehensive qualification provides learners with a solid knowledge-base across a range of on-farm tasks and prepares them to tackle all seasonal activities throughout the farming calendar year.

This dairy micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3.

Ideally, Learners should be employed in a role in the Dairy industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity

to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there

is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their

entire programme.

With three off-job workshops and a duration of five months, topics and skills learned to handle and care for your milk include:

•          Nutritional value of milk, quality milk supply and preventing contaminants.
•          Understanding the milking plant and the function of the milking components.
•          Milk quality testing and grading.
•          Milk quality post calving, mastitis, treating teat disorders and handling of unsuitable milk.

On completion of this programme, Learners will be able to:

• Milk animals, maintaining hygiene & animal welfare.
• Assist with cleaning & maintaining the milking plant & farm dairy to maintain optimum milk quality.
• Assist with identifying milk quality problems & implementing solutions to those problems.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

•      Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. Increased Health & Safety awareness leading to fewer accidents, meaning less days off due to injury for farm workers.
•      There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time. Mistakes with milk quality can also    lead to fines and/or grades, so the farm may also save money!

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28939 - Demonstrate knowledge of risks to on-farm milk quality and assist with implementing solutions to milk quality problems
• US 32010 - Assist with milking, identify and report problems associated with milking dairy livestock
• US 32011 - Assist with the operation of a farm dairy for milk harvesting

Cost

$747.50 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants.

This comprehensive qualification provides learners with a solid knowledge-base across a range of on-farm tasks and prepares them to tackle all seasonal activities throughout the farming calendar year.

This dairy micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3.

Ideally, Learners should be employed in a role in the Dairy industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there

is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their

entire programme.

With three off-job workshops and a duration of five months, topics and skills learned to handle and care for your milk include:

•          Nutritional value of milk, quality milk supply and preventing contaminants.
•          Understanding the milking plant and the function of the milking components.
•          Milk quality testing and grading.
•          Milk quality post calving, mastitis, treating teat disorders and handling of unsuitable milk.

On completion of this programme, Learners will be able to:

• Milk animals, maintaining hygiene & animal welfare.
• Assist with cleaning & maintaining the milking plant & farm dairy to maintain optimum milk quality.
• Assist with identifying milk quality problems & implementing solutions to those problems.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

•      Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner. Increased Health & Safety awareness leading to fewer accidents, meaning less days off due to injury for farm workers.
•      There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time. Mistakes with milk quality can also    lead to fines and/or grades, so the farm may also save money!

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28939 - Demonstrate knowledge of risks to on-farm milk quality and assist with implementing solutions to milk quality problems
• US 32010 - Assist with milking, identify and report problems associated with milking dairy livestock
• US 32011 - Assist with the operation of a farm dairy for milk harvesting

Cost

$747.50 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Bite sized learning to upskill Farm Assistants

This dairy farming micro-credential can be undertaken on its own or as part of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3).

Completed over 5 months, there are seven off-job workshops and on-farm tasks.

Ideally, Learners should be eligible to undertake industry training through Primary ITO and must be employed in a role in the agriculture industry that will ensure they are given the opportunity to meet the graduate outcomes of the qualification.

As most training/learning and assessment/evidence gathering happens on job, it is vital that there is a dedicated person in the workplace who is prepared to train and verify the Learner throughout their entire programme.

Topics and skills learned include:

• Calculating feed supply and demand and the impacts on production.
•   Understanding how adequate quality feed at the right times leads to good stock performance.
• Pasture and soil management practices.

Benefits to the agricultural business from this course are:

• Staff can carry out tasks in a safe, appropriate and effective manner.
• There will be less mistakes made and hence farms will save time.
•   Farms will be more profitable when staff are more knowledgeable due to an increased amount of pasture harvested.

On completion of this programme Learners will be able to:

• Assist with soil and pasture management activities in a livestock production context.
• Assist with implementing livestock feeding plans to meet production requirements.

NZQA Qualification Unit Standards:

• US 28920 - Demonstrate knowledge of factors which contribute to pastoral livestock feed demand
• US 32089 - Demonstrate knowledge of, & assist with pasture management practices to maintain quality, growth & utilisation
• US 32090 - Demonstrate knowledge of soils & assist with soil management practices
• US 32092 - Assist with feeding and supplying water to pastoral livestock to meet production targets

Cost:

$1035.00 (incl GST)

Working together for a better farming future

We welcome all our Rural Professionals in the region to this update. It's a great opportunity to connect with other rural professionals working with dairy farmers across the region. 

Our speakers for this event are still being finalisted and further details will be updated nearer the time. Meanwhile we invite you to please register and save the date! The event will start with arrival, afternoon tea/coffee and check-in @ 2pm. The formal update will start at 2:30pm sharp!

Take control of your pasture and feed management to drive farm profitability and sustainability.

In this course you'll learn to:

• Analyse pasture and feed components of profitable and sustainable dairy farms.
• Plan strategies and targets to optimise pasture growth and utilisation.
• Use DairyNZ tools and technology for pasture and feed management.
• Balance a feed budget to make the best decisions around managing feed requirements.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings. Small class sizes with limited numbers.

Qualification: Earn theFeed for Profit in the Dairy Industry Micro-credential (15 NZQA Level 5 credits)

Learners must have access to farm pasture and feed information.

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning.

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Working together for a better farming future.

We warmly invite all rural professionals in the region to join us for an event on the 29th of January.

Discover more about:

• Why DairyNZ partners with other businesses and the value these partnerships bring to farmers.
• How collaboration and funding initiatives help strengthen the industry and support better on-farm decisions.
• Practical benefits for farm systems today and into the future, shared directly by our partner businesses.

DairyNZ Senior Partnership Lead, Nick Tait, will speak about DairyNZ's key partnerships and you'll also hear from:

• OSPRI
• Rural Support Trust
• Fonterra
• AgResearch
• The Institute of Rural Professionals

Lunch provided.

Registrations essential, please register here.

Working together for a better farming future

We welcome all our Rural Professionals in the region to this update. It's a great opportunity to connect with other rural professionals working with dairy farmers across the region. 

Our speakers for this event are still being finalisted and further details will be updated nearer the time. Meanwhile we invite you to please register and save the date! The event will start with arrival, afternoon tea/coffee and check-in @ 2pm. The formal update will start at 2:30pm sharp!

Empowering, relatable, and practical – every woman, especially those in rural communities, deserves the confidence to make informed financial decisions. 

Join us at one of our upcoming interactive workshops designed specifically for rural women, featuring expert speakers who will share real-life stories and actionable strategies

About the day

We’re aiming to create a welcoming, empowering, and informative space. If you need to bring children with you, please let us know.

Speakers

• Shelley Greer from Gallie Miles Lawyers, will cover essential legal topics such as asset planning, family trusts, relationship property, wills, inheritance, and succession planning - all tailored to rural life.
• Maria Heslop from Craigs Investment Partners will talk about financial goals, managing inflation, and building a diversified portfolio that fits your risk appetite. Helping women understand how they approach financial decision-making and how to build long-term confidence with investing.
• Gina Webster from Farmit Accountants, makes farm finances easy to understand and helps rural women build confidence to make practical, informed financial decisions. Gina will cover a practical accounting session focusing on financial literacy, managing cash flow, and understanding the business side of rural enterprises.

Sponsors

Sponsored by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Rural Support Trust, FMG, Rabobank, New Zealand Avocado.

DeLaval VMS™ Series - DeLaval

Strategies to reduce contaminants in waterways.

Join us at Te Kiri Hall, with The Awatuna/Auroa catchment, HADES and Taranaki Catchment Communities (TCC), to learn how to reduce farm contaminants entering streams and help native species to thrive.

DairyNZ Principal Scientist, Dr Craig Depree, will discuss the effects of three stream contaminants - E. coli, nitrogen, and sediment-on stream health, along with practical actions you can take to reduce contamination and improve in-stream life.

Craig will also share the Awatuna/Auroa Catchment’s water monitoring results and discuss the progress made, alongside the Taranaki Regional Council.

TCC Project Manager, Paul Turner, will provide support and practical guidance to help you make positive changes on your farm.

Lunch kindly provided by TCC.

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with hosts, Aaron and Jo Passey, to hear how they’re improving water quality and helping their farm ecosystem to thrive.

DairyNZ Senior Environmental Specialist Adam Duker will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• How restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting — the right species in the right place — improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working - and why – so we all get a little better every season. 

DairyNZ Tools
Riparian Planting
Waterbodies and Wetlands
Catchment Group Support

Registration is required and lunch is provided.

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

DeLaval VMS™ Series - DeLaval

Build your understanding of contracts and budgeting skills to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

In partnership with Federated Farmers of New Zealand and DairyNZ. 

Gain tools for smart financial decisions, connect with other farmers, and learn in a fun, relaxed setting.

In this course you will learn:

• How a contract works, including obligations and responsibilities for both parties.
• To assess the financial viability of a contract milking or variable order sharemilker position.
• What can trip you up as a contract milker.
• How to assess different contract milking opportunities and make good decisions.
• To understand the value of independent advice when negotiating a contract and being self-employed.
• How to assess issues and risks and how to manage and mitigate them.

Course Details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings, or eight online workshops, in daytime or evening. Small class sizes with limited numbers.

Qualification: Earn the Preparing Dairy Farmers for Contract Milking Opportunities (15 NZQA Level 5 credits).

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa. You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning. You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Explore different technology options that can improve on-farm decision making and boost workplace productivity.

Join us at the Taranaki Dairy Tech Expo in Stratford to hear about the advances in dairy technology and how you can use it to unlock your farm's potential.

Hear from a panel of local farmers on tech they use on-farm, and how it's helped their farm business.

A large number of tech companies will also be present on the day, showcasing tools and systems that can help build farm resilience, improve automation or just save you time. Discover new technology and explore what you could bring on-farm to support better decision-making, and improve workplace productivity.

Register now to receive updates about the companies attending and more information on the event.

If you are a technology company and are interested in having a stall on the day, please contact Talissa Squire talissa.squire@dairynz.co.nz 

Hear from local farmers on how they are improving profitability and environmental impact at this DairyNZ event with Fonterra.

Craig & Kelsey Zydenbos are focused on farming profitably while managing a low environmental impact.
Join us on-farm to hear what levers they are pulling to do this – including what’s working, what they would do differently, and what they have planned for the seasons ahead.

Building on this, Bernardo Balladares, Sustainable Dairying Specialist, from Fonterra, will discuss what the regional and national data is telling us about the link between profit and emissions intensity, and how to get the best from your Farm Insights Report (FIR) to support decision-making on your farm.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

Using your farm’s physical and financial data to identify opportunities to improve key profit and environmental metrics.
How growing and utilising quality pasture and crop on farm is essential to a profitable and resilient farm system.
Optimising herd performance throughout the season to improve cow health, reproductive performance, and milksolids production.
The impact of imported supplementary feed on your farm’s emissions and profitability, including utilisation and milk response.

DairyNZ tools to assist with this topic includePasture and Crop Eaten Calculator, Supplement Price Calculator, FeedChecker.

If you're a Fonterra farmer, bring your FIR with you to look through and check out the Fonterra Emissions Scenario Calculator.

Take control of your pasture and feed management to drive farm profitability and sustainability.

In this course you'll learn to:

• Analyse pasture and feed components of profitable and sustainable dairy farms.
• Plan strategies and targets to optimise pasture growth and utilisation.
• Use DairyNZ tools and technology for pasture and feed management.
• Balance a feed budget to make the best decisions around managing feed requirements.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings. Small class sizes with limited numbers.

Qualification: Earn theFeed for Profit in the Dairy Industry Micro-credential (15 NZQA Level 5 credits)

Learners must have access to farm pasture and feed information.

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning.

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Implement a range of skills to effectively lead team members and improve team performance.

In this course you will learn to:

• Build knowledge and skills in self-management to strengthen personal wellbeing and resilience.
• Grow self-awareness and emotional intelligence through understanding personalities, cultural competence and unconscious bias.
• Develop and apply skills in communicating with others.
• Use whanaungatanga (relationship building) and te ao Māori principles to build a positive and respectful team culture.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings, small class sizes, with limited numbers. 

Qualification: Earn the Emerging Leadership in People, Food, and Fibre Industries Micro‑credential (15 NZQA Level 4 credits).

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning. 

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Implement a range of skills to effectively lead team members and improve team performance.

In this course you will learn to:

• Build knowledge and skills in self-management to strengthen personal wellbeing and resilience.
• Grow self-awareness and emotional intelligence through understanding personalities, cultural competence and unconscious bias.
• Develop and apply skills in communicating with others.
• Use whanaungatanga (relationship building) and te ao Māori principles to build a positive and respectful team culture.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings, small class sizes, with limited numbers. 

Qualification: Earn the Emerging Leadership in People, Food, and Fibre Industries Micro‑credential (15 NZQA Level 4 credits).

Course requirements

To be eligible for our courses, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning. 

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with hosts, Clarence and Elise Stolte, to hear how they have improved water quality and are helping their farm ecosystem to thrive.

DairyNZ Senior Environmental Specialist Adam Duker will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species. We’ll hear from the local Catchment Group on how they’re working together to improve biodiversity, water quality, and community value in Wairarapa.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• How restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting — the right species in the right place — improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

DairyNZ Tools
Riparian Planting
Waterbodies and Wetlands
Catchment Group Support

Registration is required and lunch is provided. 

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

Rural Professionals update and discussion with DairyNZ’s GM of Policy and Government Relations.

Join us to hear from Roger Lincoln, DairyNZ GM of Policy and Government Relations, as he shares insights into what is happening in the advocacy and policy space.

Discover how our science and evidence-based approach is driving outcomes within the sector. We would like this to be an interactive session, so please bring along any questions or feedback.

Tea and coffee available, please register here. 

Miraka Suppliers are invited to register for the social event of the year. Register as an individual or as a team. 

Industry partners who wish to support this event by means of sponsorship, please contact:

Yolandi Nortje

yolandi.nortje@miraka.co.nz

021 647 110

Take control of your pasture and feed management to drive farm profitability and sustainability.

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Join us to visit Thomas and Courtney Werder’s 110 ha farm where they milk 280 cows in a simple system focusing on pasture, homegrown feed and infrastructure that meets their business and personal goals. Thomas isn’t afraid of trying new ideas but is also quick to ditch the ones that don’t work! Also:

Using genetics to create your best herd

In this practical session Brent Espin, Carrfields, and LIC will demonstrate how you can assess your stock’s TOP characteristics and combine them with the key breeding indexes to build a high value herd. Thomas has bred bulls which have joined the RAS list, he and LIC will describe how he accomplished this.

Transitioning to the next generation

The Werders have prioritised the involvement of all of their family while taking over the ownership of their family farm. Their succession process has focussed on creating opportunities for current and future generations while also looking after the previous generation. Brett Robinson, Rural Coach, will take you through when and how to start your succession journey, thinking about your goals and values, and who can support you to make the right decisions for your family and business.

Making the most of every ha

Thomas and Courtney have planted most of their gullies in either pines or native bush. Many farmers in Taranaki have similar planted areas, but is it feasible to gain financially from them? Graham Smith, dairy farmer and NZ Farm Forestry member, has successfully gained carbon credits and cash return for areas of his farm, he will explain the process and how he achieved it.

Free event, all welcome. Come along and bring your friends! Morning tea and lunch provided.

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with host, Logan Hastings, to hear how they have improved water quality and are helping their farm ecosystem to thrive.

DairyNZ Senior Environmental Specialist Adam Duker will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species. We’ll hear from the local Catchment Group on how they’re working together to improve biodiversity, water quality, and community value in the Manawatu.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• How restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting — the right species in the right place — improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

DairyNZ Tools
Riparian Planting
Waterbodies and Wetlands
Catchment Group Support

Registration is required and lunch is provided.

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

Master the fundamentals of dairy cow health and handling.

Gain foundational knowledge for safe livestock handling and the skills to identify, report, and assist in the treatment of common health issues in dairy cows.

In this course you will learn to:

• Identify signs and symptoms of healthy and unhealthy cows.
• Understand the why and how of on-farm reporting systems.
• Handle cows safely and confidently by practising moving, sorting, and weighing them.
• Understand cow senses and cow flow.

Course details

Four in-person workshops held between milkings. Small class sizes with limited numbers.

Qualification: Earn the Fundamentals of Animal Health and Stockmanship in the Dairy Industry Micro-credential (Level 3, 15 NZQA credits).

Course requirements

To be eligible for this course you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa. 

You will be required to complete an assessment to demonstrate your learning. 

You must bring a laptop (ideally) or device to course days to access course materials, editable documents, and assessments.

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Come along to a farmer-led discussion group in your area.

Join Isaac Williams, alongside local farmers and take the time to connect, learn and discuss current on-farm and sector issues.

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

See how a diverse pasture can be integrated into your farm system.

Join Dairy Trust Taranaki and DairyNZ with farm owner Conna Smith to explore the benefits of diverse pastures.

You’ll hear the latest research updates on the diverse pasture trial at Dairy Trust Taranaki’s Waimate West demonstration farm, as well as seeing the diverse pasture on Conna’s property. 

We'll discuss:

• Integration of diverse pastures into the farm system
• Establishment and persistence

Lunch kindly provided by DTT.

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

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with host, Hayden Fletcher, Operations Manager for Craigmore Sustainables Farming, to hear how they’re using wetlands to improve water quality and reduce nitrogen loss to groundwater.

Craigmore is focused on innovative ways to improve water use efficiency and manage local impacts on water quality. Nitrogen loss below the root zone is a key measure they use to track performance.

Working with Amuri Irrigation Company, Craigmore has extended its waterway preservation programme, including a newly constructed wetland at Landsend Farm and a bioreactor at Riverend Farm, both near Culverden.

DairyNZ Environment Team Manager, Justin Kitto, will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the contribution these can make to reduce nitrogen losses.

We’ll also hear from Amuri Irrigation Company about how they work with shareholders to improve biodiversity, water quality, and community value in the Amuri Basin.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• Using natural and historical farm features to restore wetlands and reduce surplus nitrogen.
• Understanding the land–water connection to improve water quality outcomes
• The role of catchment groups in sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and tackling local challenges.
• How effective planting improves stream health and supports biodiversity.

Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working - and why – so we all get a little better every season.

Lunch kindly provided by Synlait - please register for this event. Link coming soon.

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with hosts, Carl and Jodie Goudswaard, now in their 4th season of farm ownership, to learn how they’re improving water quality and helping native species to thrive. As active members of the Two Loops Catchment Group, they’re all about waterways, extensive waterway testing, planting and predator control.

DairyNZ Principal scientist, Craig Depree, will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species.

You’ll also hear from the Two Loops Catchment Group about how they’re working together to improve biodiversity, water quality, and community value across the Matamata/Piako district.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• Why restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting - the right species in the right place - improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working - and why – so we all get a little better every season.

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

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make smarter, data-driven decisions on-farm

Join Rhys Darby on farm to hear about the impact of implementing wearable technology for their herd.
The Darby’-s use Allflex collars to support the farm team with monitoring herd health and heat detection, with other technology such as pasture.io to support decision making for grazing management

A DairyNZ expert will talk to the research on the impact of wearables on reproductive performance, as well as how rumination data can play a role in decision-making for monitoring cow health and feed requirements.

At this Progressing Dairy Event, find out more about:

• How to interpret and use wearable data effectively. 
• Explore options for cost effective and fit-for-purpose technology on your farm. 
• Learn how wearables can improve efficiency and reduce labour needs. 

Take the opportunity to hear how farmers are using wearable tech and discover what could work best for your farm.

Come along to see who our winners are for the Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry awards.

Tickets to go on sale Jan 2026

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with hosts, Bush Mackay, alongside sharemilker, Andrew Mcpherson, to hear how they’re improving water quality and helping native species to thrive, including planted over 15,000 native trees, fenced waterways, and created a duck pond surrounded by planting to improve biodiversity and water quality. They’ve also retired land from farming and joined the Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor project, which links Maungatautari and Mt Pirongia by restoring wetlands and planting along the Mangapiko Stream. These efforts protect waterways, support native wildlife, and show that environmental care can go hand-in-hand with farm productivity

DairyNZ Principal scientist, Craig Depree, will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species. We’ll hear from Mangapiko Catchment Group on how they’re working together to improve biodiversity, water quality, and community value in Waipa district.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• How restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting — the right species in the right place — improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working - and why – so we all get a little better every season.

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Healthy waterways, thriving farms - learn how practical actions can make the difference.

Join us on-farm with hosts, Wynn & Tracy Brown, to hear how they’re improving water quality and helping their farm ecosystem to thrive.

DairyNZ Senior Environmental Specialist Johan van Ras will use mapping technology to demonstrate the role third-order streams play in the wider catchment. DairyNZs Principal Scientist, Craig Depree will share practical actions you can take to improve on-farm water quality, and the difference these make to in-stream species.

At this Progressing Dairy Event you’ll hear more about:

• Why restorative actions and mitigative strategies work together to protect and enhance the habitat of your farm waterways.
• How effective planting - the right species in the right place - improves stream health by stabilising banks, filtering runoff, providing shade, and supporting biodiversity.
• The role catchment groups play in providing a platform for sharing knowledge, adopting good management practices, and addressing local challenges related to water quality.
• Understanding the land–water connection: managing sensitive areas for better water quality outcomes.

Join farmers and experts at DairyNZ’s Progressing Dairy Events to share what’s working - and why – so we all get a little better every season.

Registration is required and lunch is provided.

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

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Make milking easier and more efficient.

Small changes at milking time can make a big difference. MilkSmart shows you how.

You will learn how to:

• Make milking faster and more efficient
• Improve milk quality and boost your bottom line
• Reduce stress on both cows and milkers
• Keep udders healthy and cows comfortable
• Understand how MaxT (maximum milking time) works
• Bust some common milking myths – does under-milking cause mastitis?

Who is it for?
The whole farm team.

Workshop details
Cost: Free to register, spaces are limited.
Format: 1-day workshop

Milk smarter. Get better results. 

Click here to register

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

Come along to celebrate the winners of Share Farmer of the year, Dairy Manager of the year and Dairy Trainee of the year. 

Tickets will go on sale January 2026

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is a two day conference for farmers, led by farmers

Established in 1998, we provide a forum for those involved in the South Island dairy industry to evaluate and apply knowledge, skills and technology to their business. SIDE has grown to become New Zealand’s premier dairy conference and the largest event of its type in the country.

More details to be added in the new year.

More details to be added in the new year.

More details to be added in the new year.

This course is aimed at those who are serious about minimising lameness on their farm through gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors, as well as becoming competent in the technical aspects of hoof trimming.  If you would like to become a professional hoof trimmer, or more competent on farm when treating your herds hooves or add a specific skill to your veterinary practice to offer to your clients then this course is for you.

This is an intensive 5-day course that covers both the theory and the practice of hoof care and hoof trimming techniques led by our director Fred Hoekstra, who is New Zealand’s only fully qualified hoof care instructor.

What you will learn

·         Hoof Care Theory

·         Foot Anatomy and function

·         Recognition and treatment of claw disease

·         Lameness prevention

·         The relationship between Nutrition and Lameness

Hoof Trimming – Best Practice

·         Lameness treatment      

·         Preventative hoof trimming (shaping the claw correctly)

·         Use of angle grinder for hoof trimming.

·         Application of claw blocks

·         Knife Sharpening

·         Hoof Trimming tools and accessories

Location: Course is presented at DHI headquarters and on host farms.

Time: Five days – 8:30am to 5pm

Free Course Textbook:“Hoof Signals – Success factors for healthy hoofs” (supplied)

Cost:$2,750+GST

Proudly supported by Bayleys Canterbury. 

The DWN Conference 2026 – Success Through Inspiration, supported by Bayleys Canterbury, is set to be our biggest, boldest, most empowering event yet — a two-day experience designed to ignite your ambition, fuel your confidence, and inspire action that truly makes a difference. 

Get ready for powerhouse speakers, hands-on workshops, unmissable networking moments, a glamorous Fonterra Gala Dinner and Fonterra & Global Women’s Breakfast that will leave you energised and motivated long after the conference ends. 

This is your chance to step out of the everyday and into a space buzzing with passion, purpose, and possibility. Connect with others in the Ag sector, spark new ideas with industry leaders, build meaningful relationships — and share plenty of laughs along the way. 

Come and be part of something extraordinary. Your next breakthrough starts here. 

What you’ll learn: 

• Build a collaborative business plan — transform tough conversations into confident, lasting decisions. 

• Unlock the power in your farm — turn real farm insights into high-impact, measurable results. 

• Create value through a connected dairy-beef system — understand the opportunities, the strategy, and the future potential. 

• Lead from self to team — strengthen your leadership foundations and lift the people around you. 

• Communicate with confidence — discover simple, effective tools that help everyone work better together. 

• Plus so much more… inspiring ideas, practical takeaways, and conversations that spark real change. 
   

How will it change you? 

• Feel confident and empowered to seize new opportunities with clarity and purpose. 

• Be inspired and motivated by stories, insights, and the incredible energy of the people around you. 

• Reignite your passion and creativity for the industry you love. 

• Gain fresh perspectives that challenge your thinking and expand what you believe is possible. 

• Walk away with practical, actionable strategies you can implement immediately. 

Event Details:

Conference
📅 When: Start - Tuesday, 5 May, 10.00am,  Finish - Wednesday, 6 May, 3.00pm
📍 Where: Addington Raceway and Events Centre, Christchurch

Fonterra & Global Women's Breakfast
📅 When: Tuesday, 5 May
🕒 Time: 9.00am - 10.30am
📍 Where: Addington Raceway and Events Centre, Christchurch

Fonterra Gala Dinner
📅 When: Tuesday, 5 May 2025
🕒 Time: Networking from 6.00pm, Start 7.00pm
📍 Where: Addington Raceway and Events Centre, Christchurch

Join us for an evening of glitz, glam, and celebration at the 2026 Fonterra Gala Dinner, as we honor the dedication, achievements, and leadership of the outstanding women in the dairy sector.

Set against the backdrop of sophistication, this unforgettable evening will be filled with gourmet delights, live entertainment, and the announcement of the 2026 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.

This Gala Dinner is not just an event—it’s a tribute to the women who are shaping the future of dairy in New Zealand.

This event is optional to attend and not included in the DWN 2026 Conference registration. An additional ticket purchase is required.

Fonterra Gala Dinner
📅 When: Tuesday, 5 May 2025
🕒 Time: Networking from 6.00pm, Start 7.00pm
📍 Where: Addington Raceway and Events Centre, Christchurch

More details to be added in the new year.

More details to be added in the new year.

More details to be added in the new year.