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This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5 step trimming process according to the Dutch Method.
The workshop has 5 online learning modules totalling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day, so bring your gumboots, overalls, warm clothing, lunch, and refreshments.
Next Level, is AWDT’s six-month leadership and governance programme for women.
Designed to empower and inspire, Next Level will help you find and foster your strengths, gain clarity on your direction and break through the barriers that hold you back.
You’ll be supported by professional coaches and facilitators who understand rural life and live in your world. Connect and learn alongside other aspiring female leaders from New Zealand’s food and fibre sector and rural communities, gaining the tools and connections to influence and lead into the future.
Next Level is delivered through an innovative mix of face-to-face group modules, online individual learning, individual executive coaching and online facilitated group sessions.
Join us for a fun social lunch filled with lot’s of PINK!
Come along to meet like-minded people at our Pink Ribbon Lunch, in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This is your chance to get off-farm, catch up and enjoy delicious food with good company in support of a great cause.
This event is free to attend. Food or beverages will be at the attendees expense.
There will a silent auction and bring some coins for the raffle.
Event Timing: Start – 10.30am | Finish – 1.00pm
RSVP: 18 May
This online Greenhouse Gas Seminars is designed to expand your understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.
The morning will comprise of a presentation from Wayne O'Keefe covering some small steps that you can start doing today to improve the biodiversity on your land
Then in the afternoon we will go on a tour of the Onepu Wetland Reserve with discussion around pest and weed control - how small changes in mindset can make a big difference. Looking at the benefits of biodiversity and identifying some local animals and plants
Join us on farm with Paul Harris, Gina & Joel Mitchell. We will continue our dicussions from last month looking at technolgy. Topics will include:
Lunch kindly sponsored by Resolution. Please RSVP to Janine 027 381 2025
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed
We will be discussing topics relevant to the farm and the season including:
Come along, bring a neighbour. Lunch provided
Come and join us at Gareth Bourkes farm in Rawhitiroa to hear about his progression through the industry as he has embarked in a new journey of farm ownership.
Topics discussed:
- Progression through the industry
- Dairybase analysis
Lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
At the end of a long season with lots that has happened, it is time to kick off the old gumboots and reflect on it all.
Come join our host farmers, Bart and Vanessa, for a well-deserved end of the season social where we are going to chew the fat on the past season as well as look a bit ahead to next one.
This is an opportunity to relax and enjoy the day with fellow farmers and friends while still have a glimpse at the cows.
Lunch will be provided, and everyone is welcome.
See you there!
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Come along and catch up with Lizzy Wilding and her on farm team.
We will review their Autumn/winter plan and discuss how they are planning for calving. Lizzy has cow wearable technology, and we will explore how this data will be used in the springtime in conjunction with the DairyNZ information around understanding and managing the transition cow.
Come along, catch up, and download the amazing season we have had!!
Lunch provided by Farmsource and refreshments by Cow Manager
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
In this information packed 90 minutes we’ll dig into:
Designed by DairyNZ and delivered by specialists, the Mark and Measure course is relevant for any stage of the business journey, making it suitable for farm owners, contract milkers, and herd-owning or variable order sharemilkers.
Course cost:
The course cost is $900 per individual or $1800 for couples/partnerships
More about the course, price inclusions and discounts here
The last 12-18 months in the dairy industry has come with ups and downs... with dairy farmers balancing payout fluctuations, increased interest rates and farm working costs that have stayed fairly constant.
With all of this in mind, how is it best to get fit and ready for the new season? How do you get your business finances in shape so that you can enter the season in the best position possible?
Join CMK Chartered Accountants as they provide you with top tips for getting financially fit as you head into the new dairy season, which covers:
As we count down to the new season, let CMK Chartered Accountants help you to hit the ground running by arming you with the right tools to be financially fit, successful, and ready to tackle the 2024-2025 season!
Join us to discuss good feed planning principals to set you up for success on the back of a challenging dry summer and autumn. An opportunity to let us know what help you need and find out what support is already available. Lets get you started on your winter feed budget!
Please refer to the attached flyer for the various options available to join the discussion.
Do you love reading?
Consider yourself a book worm
An avid reader?
Or maybe you want to get back into reading?
Well then it’s time to get off farm and join us for book club to chat about a book we have read and catch up over a coffee!
Timing: Start 6.30pm
The morning will comprise of a presentation from Wayne O’Keefe covering some small steps that you can start doing today to improve the biodiversity on your land
After lunch there will be a tour of the Ohiwa Headland with discussion around pest and weed control – how small changes in mindset can make a big difference. Looking at the benefits of biodiversity and identifying some local animals and plants
The Waikato DairyNZ Business Group is a specialist working group for senior farm workers, managers, contract milkers and sharemilkers looking to upskill and grow their business.
This month we will meet to look at:
Investing off farm
Understanding the share market, bond market, commercial property, managed funds and term investments.
You can join any event in this series.
The group is held at the Merchant of Matamata (Good George Pub), 44 Broadway, Matamata.
It is free to attend this group but we do ask you cover the cost of your lunch on the day.
Please arrive at 10:45am to sign in and order your meal.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In this information packed 90 minutes we’ll dig into:
Neil and Glenda Gray farm 173 effective hectares at Turua with daughter Teagan as farm manager.
This is the first full season milking OAD, and the third using Halter.
Come along and join the discussion and findings on;
Lunch provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Join us off farm this month and take a deep dive into DairyBase data! We will be looking into the historical trends in DairyBase data for system 4 and 5 farms, with a Lower North Island lens.
Some topics that we will look to cover are:
This event is open to all farmers and rural professionals, so bring your neighbour and we will see you there!
As Reece finishes his first season as a 50% sharemilker, what has he learnt about the new area and system? What changes will he making going into the 24-25 season?
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
This month we are kindly hosted by Cameron & Lizzie Te Brake for our combined Arohena/Wharepapa South group.
We will kick off with our regular catch up and see how things are going on farm.
Our special focus at this group will be about planning for the future. Specifically, what the Te Brakes have done to make wintering a success, how they are reducing sediment loss and how these changes have reduced emissions on farm.
We will also check out DairyNZ tools designed to make your job easier.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lunch provided by Farmsource and refreshments by Lochie from ASB Bank.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Come join our host farmers, Jarrah & Sheree Sheehan, on their farm for our last group of the season.
They operate a unique high input farming system across three farms which also includes a winter milking contract. We are going to look at how they make it all work while achieving 500kg milk solids a cow.
In the current environment of high feed input costs, we are also going to explore their alternatives to maintain production and be more profitable.
This will also be our end of season social, and we invite everyone to come spend an interesting and fun day with us.
Lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Moving Day is one of the busiest times of the year for farmers, so we're hosting evening online drop-in sessions that you can join in from the comfort of your home.
Grab a cuppa and join us online to have your NAIT and TBfree queries answered by a panel of experts, including an OSPRI regional partner, a support centre team member, a vet and a field services manager.
We're hosting five sessions, with the first one taking place at 7pm on Wednesday 22 May.
To find out more and to register your interest, check out the link below
This online Greenhouse Gas Seminars is designed to expand your understanding of climate change, why agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are important in New Zealand, how they can be estimated within the farm system, and how they can be reduced on different farms.
Come and join us for our Pink Ribbon Breakfast in Dannevirke!
Enjoy a lush breakfast and some time off farm to unwind and catch up with like-minded ladies.
Alongside breakfast, the morning will be filled with fun, games, and a pink ribbon auction, made up of generously donated items from our local community.
Every dollar raised will directly be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Ticket price includes breakfast and drinks for the morning.
Come along wearing your best pink outfit and support a great cause, with a “best in pink” prize for best dressed up for grabs!
We can’t wait to see you there, but if you can’t make it, please see our fundraising link below:
https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/zaravanhout/pinkribbonbreakfast
Event timings: Start – 9:30am | Finish – 12:00pm
RSVP: 15 May
Our host, Andrew Macky, is the farm manager on his parents’ property (William and Fiona Macky) and won the Waikato DIA Dairy Manager of the Year in 2022.
We will hear about his 300 cow operation, and
• his excellent reproduction results (9% empty rate this season),
• how he is using technology on-farm (including cow collars),
• why he is a dedicated supporter of OAD milking, and
• Andrew also shares his on-farm activities on YouTube (Once A Day Farmer) and Instagram. He will reveal what he gets out of having a successful social media presence.
How are the weeds looking on your place? Have you got them under control? Weeds like Californian thistle, yellow bristle grass, willow weed, and docks can be a real nuisance, but we have a weed expert coming to tell you how to get rid of them! Jason Marriott, Nufarm, will talk about: gaining control of weeds in existing pastures, the key strategies to keep weeds out of new grass, and controlling weeds in crops.
Andrew has planted over 9000 plants on his farm, while Johan van Ras, who farms near Morrinsville and won the Waikato BFEA Regional Award in 2021, has carried out an extensive wetland and riparian planting programme and is now reaping the rewards. Andrew and Johan will share their knowledge about: how to put a planting plan together, where you can find funding to help with your investment, preparation and maintenance, troubleshooting advice, and the benefits you will gain from your investment.
Free event, all welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.
The McCahon's have had Halter on farm for a season now, discussions will be around how they landed on investing in the system, what they have learnt so far and where they see opportunities lying moving forward.
We will also discuss seasonal issues and challenges that are affecting farmers in the region.
Join us on farm to discuss all things mastitis! This will be an interactive workshop, catering for all levels on farm, with a focus on SCC and what is driving the numbers and trends we are seeing over the seasons.
We'all start the day off with registration, tea and coffee @ 11.00 followed by:
Everyone is welcome including farm teams and rural professionals. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP Tegan Pope 027 808 3411 to help our sponsors cater for you.
After a long and interesting season full of challenges, it is time to sit back a bit and reflect on it all.
Come join us for lunch at Cafe 77 in Manawaru where we are going to chew a bit of the fat on the current season and also take a look towards the next one.
Most of all, this is an opportunity to socially connect with other farmers and friends while enjoying a satisfying meal and a drink.
We are looking forward to having some time off the farm and enjoy a wee-deserved brake from the daily tasks.
See you there!
Please note this group has been moved from Tuesday 21 May to Thursday 23 May.
Join us on farm as we set up for the season ahead
Lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
SealesWinslow has launched Ruminix³ - an easy-to-use digital tool that helps you understand the how to feed your herd to be more profitable. It helps to identify the limiting nutrients holding back milk production and how to feed those gaps to improve feed margin, bassed on the variables of your farm’s unique system.
Ruminix³ is a science-based tool tailored to our pasture-based farming operations. It can help you use supplementary feed more efficiently to maximise returns. Used by SealesWinslow at no cost to farmers, Ruminix³ assesses pasture and supplementary feeding, and not only SealesWinslow products.
In this webinar, SealesWinslow Technical and Quality Manager Paul Drew will demonstrate how the SealesWinslow sales team use the Ruminix³ tool to:
This webinar is bought to you by SealesWinslow and Dairy Women's Network
Have you always wanted to create your own masterpiece that you can admire and hang proudly on your wall? Or maybe you want to get a little bit creative? Or do you just need an fun evening out of the house?
We’re hosting our very own ‘Paint and Sip’ evening! Painting materials and nibbles are included in the ticket. A cash bar will also be available while you paint.
And remember…you don’t need to be the next Bob Ross to attend, just as long as you’re ready for an evening of fun, socialising and nibbles.
Event Timing:
Doors Open: 6:45pm
Start time: 7:00pm
Finish time: 9:00pm
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided
RegisterHERE
Develop strong understanding of tools, discuss the why, policy and hedging strategy, and interactive ‘how it works’.
This event is brought to you by NZX, Fonterra and SGX
We will be rounding off the year with a social game of Bowls and our end of year spot prizes - so make sure you have this one in your calander!
There are plenty of local businesses who have supported the local farming community with supplying spot prizes for our end of year celebration. Come a long so you dont miss out on what's on offer!
Lunch is kindly sponsored by Dan Rae at Rabobank
Have you struggled with developing persistent pastures? Or maybe you carried out some pasture renewal this autumn and you want to make sure you get the best out of your new pasture. Tune in to find out how you can manage your new pastures so they produce optimally and last the distance.
We are going to hear from Graham Kerr, Barenbrug, who has over 35 years of experience helping farmers to build productive and profitable pastures.
Graham and Wade will discuss:
• optimal new pasture grazing management,
• winter and spring management,
• nitrogen applications,
• making silage off your new pasture, and
• strategies for encouraging and maintaining clover content.
Streaming live on YouTube and Facebook
12.30 pm – 1 pm, Monday 27th May
Graham and Wade will be happy to answer your questions - this is your chance to make the most of Graham’s expertise! (you will need to be signed into YouTube or Facebook to ask them).
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Register HERE
This month we have 50/50 sharemilkers Millie & Zane hosting us on the Sieling's farm.
New Zealand dairy farming is at the top of the game for efficiency and low environmental footprint. How can we support each other to remain competitive in the world market?
We will look at what improvements to on farm efficiency can be made to make your business more robust. We will discuss practical on farm solutions to achieve this.
We will also hear from our rural banking professionals on their commitments to sustainability and what this means for securing lending as a farmer.
People of all skill levels are warmly welcome to attend.
Lunch will be provided.
"Unleashing Dairy Beef Potential Through Partnership" is an event for dairy and beef farmers to collaborate and improve profitability. Attendees will gain practical insights and connect with industry leaders to learn about assessing calf value, genetics, calf management, and connecting dairy and beef farming. Join us for an informative day focused on dairy beef production!
* Understanding Owl Farm's mission and key facts
* Assessing calf value and financial basics
* Exploring the power of genetics for beef bull
* Discussing strategies for calf management challenges.
Come hear from Pita Alexander, well-known farm accountant and rural commentator.
He will talk about the current industry climate and the actions he believes farmers should take to set their businesses up to handle the highs and lows.
More about Pita: Pita has owned his specialist farm accounting practice for many years and has supported dairy farmers through the many highs and lows they and the industry have experienced. In 1990 he received both Lincoln University’s Bledisloe Medal, which is awarded to outstanding former students for their contribution to New Zealand agriculture, and the Commonwealth Medal for Services to Agriculture. In 2010 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of New Zealand (ONZM) for Services to Agriculture. Free event, all welcome.
Come along and bring a friend! Supper provided and cash bar.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch kindly sponsored by Kaipara Farm Vets
Registerhere
Develop strong understanding of tools, discuss the why, policy and hedging strategy, and interactive ‘how it works’.
This event is brought to you by NZX, Fonterra and SGX
The teams from Our Land and Water National Science Challenge and Taranaki Catchment Communities bring to you a range of speakers to present practical science research for farmers.
You are invited to join this informative day looking at the role of rural communities in the sustainable future of our primary sector and explore local scenarios with practical applications you can use in your everyday work. These events offer an opportunity to delve into independent research discoveries and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Leading independent researchers will each give a brief outlook of opportunities, some threats, and current (and future) signals in our markets.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Tessa Tate tessa@taranakicc.nz
Doors open at 10.30am for a 11am start.
Lunch provided
The Young Family are kindly hosting our end of season group!
We haven't been to see Angeleigh and family for a few years so make sure you come along.
We will have our end of season prizes to give away so make sure you mark this date in your calander!
We are also going to cover how to deal with different personalites. As we head into a new season, it is a good chance to reset with current or incoming staff around how best to communicate and have an effective team. This also applies within families as well.
Lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
Come hear from Pita Alexander, well-known farm accountant and rural commentator.
He will talk about the current industry climate and the actions he believes farmers should take to set their businesses up to handle the highs and lows.
More about Pita: Pita has owned his specialist farm accounting practice for many years and has supported dairy farmers through the many highs and lows they and the industry have experienced. In 1990 he received both Lincoln University’s Bledisloe Medal, which is awarded to outstanding former students for their contribution to New Zealand agriculture, and the Commonwealth Medal for Services to Agriculture. In 2010 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of New Zealand (ONZM) for Services to Agriculture. Free event, all welcome.
Come along and bring a friend! Supper provided and cash bar.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided
Register here
Benefits of attending this workshop:
- Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Nutrient Management and Soil Health section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist.
- Update from a FAR representative on some of the recent trials relating to soil health and nutrient management.
- Understand what current and new technologies are available to assist you with nutrient and soil health management.
- Gain a practical insight into how to complete a Visual Soil Assessment (VSA) and what they tell us about soil health.
- Hear firsthand from a local farmer how they have been adapting their farm system to increase soil health and the economics involved.
- An opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to cover the following:
o Update of Overseer Nutrient Budget in preparation for audit/farm system change.
o Gain access to templates/resources which support the monitoring of soil health.
o Discuss NZFAP+ requirements and what is required to be audit ready.
Things for attendees to bring along to the event:
- Login details for Overseer account.
- Completed Overseer Nutrient Budget template which was sent out with event invite.
Suitable footwear for a brief walk to a paddock to complete example VSA.
Food & refreshments will be provided
Come hear from Pita Alexander, well-known farm accountant and rural commentator.
He will talk about the current industry climate and the actions he believes farmers should take to set their businesses up to handle the highs and lows.
More about Pita: Pita has owned his specialist farm accounting practice for many years and has supported dairy farmers through the many highs and lows they and the industry have experienced. In 1990 he received both Lincoln University’s Bledisloe Medal, which is awarded to outstanding former students for their contribution to New Zealand agriculture, and the Commonwealth Medal for Services to Agriculture. In 2010 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of New Zealand (ONZM) for Services to Agriculture. Free event, all welcome.
Come along and bring a friend! Supper provided and cash bar.
Taranaki Dairy Women’s Network and Te Kiri Women’s Connect invite you to a pink ribbon champagne and Canapés evening.
Enjoy a social evening with like-minded people, in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. This is your chance to get off-farm and catch up over some bubbles and nibbles. Get your friends together and come and enjoy delicious food with good company in support of a great cause.
Bring a $5 donation.
Raffle tickets will be sold on the night for a fantastic hamper and Pink ribbon merchandise will be available on the night so bring extra money.
BYO drinks
If you are unable to attend and still want to support this great cause, please donate on: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/tekiriwomentaranakidwn/pinkribbonbreakfast
Event Start Time: 6.45pm
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided.
This interactive, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of feeding cows to maximize production and profitability as well as reporting on the farm’s performance. They will understand the importance of soil fertility, sustainable ways to grow crops and re-grass, pasture production and supplement management. This micro-credential is suited for senior staff involved with feed management and reporting, who want to learn more about this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 9 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 8 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $1,437.50, now only $718.75*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Although we only work with calves for the first 3-4 months of life, as calf rearers we have the greatest opportunity to influence the lifetime productivity of these animals. Join us to get a better understanding of what you can do in the first 12 weeks to improve calf survival, growth rates and ultimately, lifetime productivity.
Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as SealesWinslow and AgriVantage take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1. We will have a panel discussion with a local dairy farmer to share their learning and experiences.
And with expo stands from sector organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof.
Is this event for me?
This expo is for anyone with an interest in raising happy and healthy calves, while at the same time in supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.
What topics will be covered?
This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.
Event Timing:
9.30am – Registration / Morning Tea | 10.o0am Workshop Start | 2.30pm Workshop Finish
Cost $20.00
Join us to visit a local farm and orchard to hear about and see the steps they are taking to protect and improve the biodiversity on their property.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided.
Designed by DairyNZ and delivered by specialists, the Mark and Measure course is relevant for any stage of the business journey, making it suitable for farm owners, contract milkers, and herd-owning or variable order sharemilkers.
Course cost:
The course cost is $900 per individual or $1800 for couples/partnerships
More about the course, price inclusions and discounts here
Join us to visit a local orchard to see how they're improving the biodiversity on their property.
Join us to visit a local farm and orchard to see how they're improving the biodiversity on their property.
Have you been calf rearing for years and think you know everything? Or are you just starting out and want to know the tricks of the trade?
We are visiting Lindy and Michael Bennett’s farm for this field day which they part own in an equity partnership and operate as contract milkers. We will find out how they successfully rear 120 mainly Jersey calves in spring; view their calf rearing facility; and hear about their system, feeding process, and how they troubleshoot any issues.
Emma Cuttance, EpiVets, will talk about the latest calf health and welfare research findings, and how to achieve better outcomes for your calves. She will cover the importance of “gold” colostrum and how to ensure your newborn calves get enough good quality colostrum.
Jane McDermott, Vetent, will outline what you can do to keep your calves in good health, how to monitor their health, first aid for your calves, and how to manage any disease issues. For example, what to do if you have an issue with scours, how to identify what your problem is, prevent it from spreading, and then the steps you can take to restore your calves to full health.
Free event, all welcome. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Join us and Kate Good from Farmwise, in Waverley on Thursday 6th June for a get-together over a coffee!
This is a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends or meet new faces in your area, bring along the kids or any family members, open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Whether you plan on staying for a little or long time, we can’t wait to see you there.
Coffee and edibles at own cost.
Join us for a great day out on this large-scale operation of 4500 cows over 3 properties of Paul and Rosie Franklin, joined by Farm Manager Gerard Boerjan.
We will discuss footprint and profitabilty and large scale growth. We will be joined by Fonterra and other guest speakers on the day. Final speaker list and agenda are to be confirmed
Lunch provided - kindly sponsored by Afimilk
Please RSVP your attendance by emailing janine.swansson@dairynz.co.nz or texting 0273812025
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed
It’s time to ditch the gumboots and overalls and come along to enjoy a night of painting!
Whether you fancy yourself as the next Picasso or prefer drawing in stickmen, come join us for an evening of fun at our very own paint ‘n’ sip night. Bring friends, family or even come on your own to meet other locals and have a bit of creative fun!
All the materials you need to create your masterpiece will be supplied on the night along with some nibbles. All you need to bring is yourself (and what you would like to drink for a night of fun!).
No painting skills necessary, just have fun! We hope to see you at the Wellsford Community Centre.
Event Timing: Start 6.00pm | Finish 9.00pm
RSVP: 1 June
Annual Dinner and Awards evening for current Miraka Suppliers
This powerful, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock during calving and mating. They will also understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, body condition scoring and the checking of calving problems and how to rectify them. Other skills taught include how to feed and monitor calves to ensure success for the future and identifying cows on heat. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with calving and mating, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 4 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Although we only work with calves for the first 3-4 months of life, as calf rearers we have the greatest opportunity to influence the lifetime productivity of these animals. Join us to get a better understanding of what you can do in the first 12 weeks to improve calf survival, growth rates and ultimately, lifetime productivity.
Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as SealesWinslow and AgriVantage take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1. We will have a panel discussion with a local dairy farmer to share their learning and experiences.
And with expo stands from sector organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof.
Is this event for me?
This expo is for anyone with an interest in raising happy and healthy calves, while at the same time in supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.
What topics will be covered?
This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.
Event Timing:
9.30am – Registration / Morning Tea | 10.o0am Workshop Start | 2.30pm Workshop Finish
Cost $20.00
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Nicolas Lyons will be sharing DairyNZ’s science priorities and programmes that are tackling the key challenges and opportunities to continue progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming. He will share why we do it, how we do it and who we do it with.
Annual Dinner and season celebration for Fonterra Owners/Farmers
Although we only work with calves for the first 3-4 months of life, as calf rearers we have the greatest opportunity to influence the lifetime productivity of these animals. Join us to get a better understanding of what you can do in the first 12 weeks to improve calf survival, growth rates and ultimately, lifetime productivity.
Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as SealesWinslow and AgriVantage take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1. We will have a panel discussion with a local dairy farmer to share their learning and experiences.
And with expo stands from sector organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof.
Is this event for me?
This expo is for anyone with an interest in raising happy and healthy calves, while at the same time in supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.
What topics will be covered?
This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.
Event Timing:
9.30am – Registration / Morning Tea | 10.o0am Workshop Start | 2.30pm Workshop Finish
Cost $20.00
BrightSIDE is to inspire and attract dairying's future decision makers to the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE), provide them with skills, tools and knowledge to succeed and thrive in a dynamic industry.
BrightSIDE is all about inspiring, encouraging and uplifting those starting out in dairying to show them the positive side and the opportunities that a dairying career can provide. It will give attendees the drive and confidence in themselves to progress.
Watch this space for further details as they come to hand.
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.
The SIDE 2024 Events Committee is working on speakers, workshop topics and keynote speakers. Watch this space for more details as they come to hand.
With Calving just around the corner, This will be a good chance for the group to get together.
Richard has been thinking about a few things for the coming season.
Topics will include:
I will put together a quiz for the group to have some fun
Lunch provided
Annual Dinner and season celebration for Fonterra Owners/Farmers
This exciting, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of optimising milk quality. They will also understand the risks of milk harvesting including the importance of maintenance, hygiene and udder health. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with milking, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $747.50, now only $373.75*.
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshops are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season. Registration required as spaces will be limited. To register yourself and/or your team, click here.
This powerful, hands-on programme will teach learners the value of looking after stock during calving and mating. They will also understand the risks around animal health and welfare including the importance of records, body condition scoring and the checking of calving problems and how to rectify them. Other skills taught include how to feed and monitor calves to ensure success for the future and identifying cows on heat. This micro-credential is suited for anyone new to the industry as well as anyone else involved with calving and mating, who wants to learn the basic skills for this aspect of farming.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 4 workshop days.
Domestic fee was $345.00, now only $172.50*
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here
Although we only work with calves for the first 3-4 months of life, as calf rearers we have the greatest opportunity to influence the lifetime productivity of these animals. Join us to get a better understanding of what you can do in the first 12 weeks to improve calf survival, growth rates and ultimately, lifetime productivity.
Feel prepared and ready for the calf rearing season as SealesWinslow and AgriVantage take you through best practice to maximise calves’ potential right from Day 1. We will have a panel discussion with a local dairy farmer to share their learning and experiences.
And with expo stands from sector organisations around the room, there will be plenty of experts in animal care and nutrition to call on for advice, all under one roof.
Is this event for me?
This expo is for anyone with an interest in raising happy and healthy calves, while at the same time in supporting their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their team during the calving season.
What topics will be covered?
This expo is brought to you by SealesWinslow and AgriVantage.
Event Timing:
9.30am – Registration / Morning Tea | 10.o0am Workshop Start | 2.30pm Workshop Finish
Cost $20.00
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshops are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season. Registration required as spaces will be limited. To register yourself and/or your team, click here.
Annual Dinner and season celebration for Fonterra Owners/Farmers
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshops are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season. Registration required as spaces are limited. To register yourself and/or your team, click here.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshops are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season. Registration required as spaces are limited. To register yourself and/or your team, click here.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided.
Hone your calving skills and learn the latest tips and techniques at an in-person workshop designed to build your confidence this calving season.
Delivered by Dairy Training Limited, CalvingSmart workshop are designed for those with 0 – 3 years experience on farm, equipping you with the right knowledge and skills to establish a caring, healthy and safe environment for calves.
This workshop will cover:
This hands-on training includes practising with an artificial cow and calf to help you and the farm team prepare well for calving this season.
Lunch will be provided.
Do you love reading?
Consider yourself a book worm
An avid reader?
Or maybe you want to get back into reading?
Well then it’s time to get off farm and join us for book club to chat about a book we have read and catch up over a coffee!
Timing: Start 6.30pm
A range of seasonally relevant topics TBC
Everyone welcome – lunch provided
A range of seasonally relevant topics TBC
Everyone welcome – lunch provided
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.
