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April

West Coast Top Of The South Dairy Industry Awards Dinner

Join us for the evening to celebrate our regional entrants and discover the winners for 2025. 

region Top of South Island, West Coast
time 06:00PM - 11:59PM
location Murchison Event Centre
organisation New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
contact-email Anna Derks
phone 0272149979
website

NZDIA Winners' Field Day - Central Plateau

Join us to hear from this year’s NZDIA regional award winners.

We’ll be hosted on farm by the Share Farmer of the Year winners, Anthony and Danelle Kiff.

We will also hear from Dairy Manager of the Year winner, Jas Singh Mander, and Dairy Trainee of the Year winner, Cameron George.

Come along to learn about their success and plans for the future.

Registration, morning tea from 10am onwards.

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location Anthony and Danelle Kiff, 2470 Old Taupo Road, Kinleith. SN 78088
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Moana Puha
phone 027 593 4122

The Right Balance Fielday

Join us for an insightful and practical day in the field, exploring how The Right Balance can drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability on your farm.

This Fielday is designed for all farmers looking to optimise their herd, pasture, and business performance. Hear from industry experts, see real-world case studies, and discover how balanced breeding, nutrition, and management can create a more sustainable and profitable future for your farm.

What to Expect:

✅ Expert speakers sharing practical insights
✅ Farm tour
✅ Networking with like-minded farmers
✅ Refreshments provided

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with industry professionals!

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty
time 10:30AM - 02:30PM
location Donald's Farm, 1 Ara-Kotinga, RD 1, Manurewa
organisation JerseyNZ
contact-email Jackie Kennedy
phone 078560731
website
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Making milk from maize

Join us for a discussion on how Jayson and Clare Nish utilise 12ha of homegrown maize to support their 625 cows at key points of the season. 

We'll supply lunch and refreshments.

region Canterbury
time 10:30AM - 12:30PM
location 1611 State Highway 77, Lauriston 7776
organisation Pioneer Brand Products
contact-email Rachel Bell
phone 0278397657
website

Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 9 : Risks to Freshwater, and their identification. - Mimi

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 
 
As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 
 
The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 
 
Session 9:
Risks to Freshwater and their identification.
region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Waitoetoe Hall - 19 Pukearuhe Road, Taranaki
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Maria Lempriere
phone 0277894351
website

Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

This course will cover:

  • Building a positive, profitable financial plan.
  • Exploring pathways for business growth or self-employment.
  • Improving budgeting, tracking expenses, and financial decision-making.
  • How to communicate effectively with your bank and accountant.
  • Developing annual budgets.
  • An introduction to calculating milk income.
  • Predicting and managing working capital requirements.
  • Gaining practical skills in a supportive, farmer-focused environment.

This free course is suitable for managers, self-employed or those considering self-employment. The course includes six online Zoom classes (7pm – 9pm) on 3 April. 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 1 May and 8 May.

Find out more and enrol.

region National Events
time 07:00PM - 09:00PM
location Online
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Walk & Talk Marton - Manawatu

Join together with Dairy Women’s Network Manawatu for a social walk and talk. at the gorgeous Tutaenui Reservoir Loop (near Marton, Rangitikei).
This is your chance to catch up and connect with others while getting to take in the gorgeous scenery Tutaenui Reservoir has to offer.
Meet at gorgeous Tutaenui Reservoir carpark. Bring your coffee or water bottle and we’ll aim to start walking the loop at 10:30am.

The track is lime with some inclines.
There is no cost to attend this event.
This event will go ahead unless we have torrential weather. You will be notified by 8am on the day via text message and email if weather causes us to postpone.

Event Timing: Starts 10.30am | Finishes 12pm

RSVP: 2/4/25

region Lower North Island
time 10:30AM - 12:00PM
location Tutaenui Reservoir 1, Galpins Road, Marton Manawatu-Wanganui 4788
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Big yields, big milk production

Join us at the location of NZ's highest yielding trial site for maize silage two years running. The team will cover what it takes to grow these yields and how the Collins convert that into milk.

We'll supply lunch and refreshments.

region Canterbury
time 10:30AM - 12:30PM
location 91 Pooke Road, Pareora 7971
organisation Pioneer Brand Products
contact-email Daryl Moore
phone 0277671119
website

Hooked on Adventure - Wairarapa

Calling all Wairarapa Dairy Women!

Ready to trade the milking shed for the great outdoors? Join us for a fun and relaxing “Intro to Fly Fishing” session! This event is perfect for anyone curious to dip their toes into fly fishing, and experienced anglers are more than welcome too.

Bring your sense of humor, a dash of curiosity, and maybe a friend ready for a ‘reel’ good time. No experience is needed—just a willingness to get hooked on a new adventure! All gear is supplied.

Lunch is kindly provided by BakerAg

Spaces are limited, so registrations are essential.

Event Timings: Start 11am | Finish 2pm

Cost: $22 per person

RSVP by: 03/04/25

region Lower North Island
time 11:00AM - 02:00PM
location Parkvale Hall, Corner of Para and Moreton Road, Parkvale, Carterton, Wellington, 5792
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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FMG Young Farmer of the Year: Otago Southland

It's going to be an action-packed weekend as contestants from across the NZYF Otago Southland Region battle it out for a place at the Season 57 Grand Final.

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the action!

region Southland & Otago
time 07:30AM - 07:30PM
location Winton
organisation NZ Young Farmers
contact-email NZYF Team
phone 0800699346
website
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Owl Farm Public Open Day

Bring the family and visit a fully-working dairy farm.  Find out where your food comes from, watch the cows being milked (11am - 12.30pm) and be in to win some great prizes and give-aways!

This is a FREE event!

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Owl Farm is located behind St Peter's Cambridge on Hanlin Road by the Velodrome.
organisation Owl Farm
contact-email Jo Sheridan
phone 021 712 680
website
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South Island Dairy Event

A great schedule, including field trips, workshops, keynote speakers and more has been organised.

For further information and to register visit the SIDE website.

Don't miss out!

region Canterbury
time 08:45AM - 04:00PM
location Southern Trust Event Centre, Timaru
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Heather Donaldson
phone 027 593 4124
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SIDE 2025 - Timaru

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is a two-day conference for farmer, led by farmers.  This year we are heading for the first time to Timaru.

A great schedule, including field trips, workshops, keynote speakers and more has been organised.

For further information and to register visit Home.

Don't miss out!

region Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 09:00AM - 04:00PM
location Southern Trust Event Centre, Timaru
organisation South Island Dairy Event (SIDE)
contact-email Tineka Johnstone
phone 027 404 6383
website

NZDIA Winners' Field Day - Bay of Plenty

Join us to hear from this year’s NZDIA regional award winners.

We’ll be hosted on farm by the Share Farmer of the Year winners, Andre and Natalie Meier. 

We will also hear from Dairy Manager of the Year winner, Thomas Lundman, and Dairy Trainee of the Year winner, Alana Fitzpatrick.

Come along to learn about their success and plans for the future.

Registration, morning tea from 10am onwards.

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location Andre and Natalie Meier, 313 Otamarakau Valley Road, Te Puke. SN 21659
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Kevin McKinley
phone 027 288 8238

Dairy Training Limited - Farm Environmental Planning

This course will cover:

  • Researching and analysing regulations and consent requirements applicable to a farm business.
  • Understanding the effect of the four contaminants on water quality and ecology.
  • Understanding the implications of farm management practices on nutrient budgets and water quality.
  • Developing a Freshwater Management Action Plan for the protection and improvement of your farm environment.

This free course is suitable for managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 8 April, 22 April, 6 May and 20 May. 

Find out more and enrol.

region Lower North Island
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Fielding
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 7: Erosion and some mitigation strategies. - Tarata

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 

 

As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 

 

The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 

 

Session 7:
 
Erosion and some mitigation strategies.
region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Tarata Hall 1757 Tarata road, Tarata
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Marcia Millard
phone 0277894351
website

Pasture Summit

 

Topics to be explored include Business Goals, Financial Results, Benchmarking and Optimising Operating Profit/ha (EFS). Mark Neal, Head of Data Science and Modelling at DairyNZ will present a summary of the key dairy farm profit drivers with particular emphasis on the relationship between GHG emissions and profitability. A panel discussion will also explore progression and equity growth pathways for progressive young farmers with aspirations to progress and grow in the sector.

Pasture Summit events are organised and run by farmers, for farmers, sharing ideas and developments on achieving profitable dairy food production, with input from dairy sector specialists. We’re in the business of turning grass to milk to cash - it’s our key competitive advantage. Our host farmers are focused on achieving strong bottom-line financial performance and growth. They will present their costs and returns and discuss their farm management strategy to drive profit now and into the future.

Arrival, registration and morning tea from 9:30am
Sessions start at 10am and finish around 2:45pm
Lunch is provided and registration is required

Proudly supported by DairyNZ.

For more information and to register, visit the Pasture Summit website. There is a cost of $42+gst per person to attend.

 

region Waikato
time 09:30AM - 02:50PM
location Alsmere Farm, 697 Oparure Road Te Kuiti, Waikato 3985
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Stephanie Gudeon
phone 0278080170
website

There's Something in the Water - Freshwater Ecology Whakatane Field Day

Following our seminars, we’re hosting a practical, on-farm/orchard field day where you can apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting with water quality experts. This interactive session is designed to give farmers and growers the skills to monitor and improve freshwater health on their properties.

On the day, you’ll get hands-on experience with:

SHMAK testing – Learn how to assess water quality using simple, effective monitoring techniques.
Installing fish passage – Understand how to improve stream connectivity and support healthy freshwater ecosystems.

This is a great opportunity to see these techniques in action, ask questions, and gain confidence in applying them on your own land.

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location TBC
organisation Allegrow
contact-email Mel Brown
phone 021569924
website
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NZDIA Winners' Field Day - Northland

Please note this Field Day has changed from April 3rd to April 9th. 

Join us to hear from this year’s NZDIA regional award winners.

We’ll be hosted on farm by the Share Farmer of the Year winners, Jesse and Sharon Bagley.

We will also hear from Dairy Manager of the Year winner, Courtney West, and Dairy Trainee of the Year winner, Saffrin Sutcliffe.

Come along to learn about their success and plans for the future.

Registration, morning tea from 10am onwards.

region Northland
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location Jesse and Sharon Bagley, 827a Sandhills Road, Kaitaia. SN 10176
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Bill Hamilton
phone 027 284 5034

Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

This course will cover:

  • Building a positive, profitable financial plan.
  • Exploring pathways for business growth or self-employment.
  • Improving budgeting, tracking expenses, and financial decision-making.
  • How to communicate effectively with your bank and accountant.
  • Developing annual budgets. 
  • An introduction to calculating milk income.
  • Predicting and managing working capital requirements.
  • Gaining practical skills in a supportive, farmer-focused environment.

This free course is suitable for managers, self-employed or those considering self-employment. The course includes three in-person classes on 9 April, 23 April and 7 May. 

Find out more and enrol. 

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Gore
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Dairy Training Limited - Feed for Profit

This course will cover:

  • Analysing pasture and feed components of profitable and sustainable dairy farms.
  • Planning strategies and targets to optimise pasture growth and utilisation.
  • Using DairyNZ tools and technology for pasture and feed management.
  • Balancing a feed budget to make the best decisions around managing feed requirements.

This free course is suitable for 2IC's, farm managers, self-employed farmers and farm owners. The course includes four in-person workshops held in between milkings on 9 April, 23 April, 7 May and 21 May. 

Find out more and enrol.

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Morrinsville
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Key strategies and tools for greater genetic gain - Ohakune

Understanding how breeding decisions have a direct impact on productivity gains made on your farm through genetics is an important part of setting your farm up for success.

Join us on farm with Ethan and Christina Simons and discuss strategies and practices that can be utilised on farm to improve genetic gain and what opportunities are available looking forward.

Find out more about: 

  • How reproductive performance impacts genetic gain and on farm productivity
  • The future of genetic gain, including updates to the NZ Animal Evaluation system 
  • Actions you can take to enhance your breeding program 
  • An opportunity to ask questions of our experts and host farmers 
  • DairyNZ key tools and resources that can assist on this topic, including Bull SearchInCalf reproduction gap calculator and Animal and Herd Averages

Lunch will be provided - kindly sponsored by LIC. 

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

region Lower North Island
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Ethan & Christina Simons, 7104 State Highway 4, Ohakune. SN 43980
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Tegan Pope
phone 027 808 3411

Level Up As A Boss: Grow Your Team With Confidence Part 2 - LIVE Webinar

Are you hiring for the first time this year, or need to level up your skills as a new boss? 

This two-part webinar series is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively recruit, hire, induct and manage team members on farm. Whether you’ll be a first-time employer this year, or you’re looking to improve your recruitment and management skills, this session will equip you with the tools and tips to grow your team with confidence and address challenges common to all employers. 

Join the team at AgriSmart as they cover key topics in Part 2, including:  

- Contracts and Agreements Why they’re important and what you need in them 
- Getting it right from Day One: First impressions matter – inductions and training 
- Managing Issues: Performance management approaches and dispute resolution 

 This two-part webinar series is an opportunity to level up as a boss, take advantage of tools available to you and make hiring your team easy. 

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

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 12:30PM - 01:30PM
location Online
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Paint & Sip Rerewhakaaitu – Eastern Bay of Plenty

Join us for an evening of glorious painting, gorgeous platters, galpals, and bubbles!
Whether you fancy yourself as the next Picasso or prefer drawing in stickmen, grab your friends and join us for an evening of creativity.
Get your pink on, take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, and let’s paint.
No painting skills necessary, just have fun!Registration is essential.Theme: wear pink or white or whatever you like.WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET: • Canvas • Materials • Nibbles • Glass of bubblesThe DWN BOP and Central Plateau Team are looking forward to meeting everyone and spending the evening with you all.

 

Event Timings: Start 6pm | Finish 9pm

Ticket cost: $25 per person

RSVP by: 2/4/25

region Bay of Plenty
time 06:00PM - 09:00PM
location Rerewhakaaitu Domain Hall 91, Ashpit Road, Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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BFEA - Horizons Regional Supreme Winners' Open Day

Come along and see how the Cousins family have developed a farm that is both environmentally and economically sustainable.

region Lower North Island
time 09:00AM - 02:00PM
location Meet at 348 Finnis Road, Pohangina
organisation Ballance Farm Environment Awards
contact-email Regional Coordinator
phone 021 431 279
website
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SMASH Seminar - Pathways to Farm Ownership - Cambridge

Join us to hear from people who have successfully made their farm ownership dream a reality and learn practical strategies to help you follow in their footsteps.

This day is also for people at the other end of their career who want to investigate effective strategies for exiting their farm business and learn how they can support the next generation of farm owners.

Dairy farming overview and running the numbers

Discover how changes in the industry have influenced farm career opportunities from Anna Bennett, Cooper Aitken. Plus the critical financial measures you should focus on and what they indicate, how people build equity, and the different methods farmers use to purchase or sell farms.

What’s it worth? Valuing a farm

We will look into how you value a farm’s worth with Noldy Rust, Ray White and Laura Pratt, BNZ. We will also look into the pitfalls to avoid and the farming opportunities New Zealand’s different regions offer. 

SMASH Pathways to Farm Ownership study

SMASH has been talking to farmers and rural professionals nationwide to learn more about how people are successfully progressing into farm ownership, tackling challenges, and the types of arrangements farmers use to buy or sell farms. We will share the results.

Farmer panel. Putting it into action

We are going to hear from farmers who are well on their way to buying a farm, have recently purchased one, or have come up with an innovative way of exiting farm ownership. They will share how they achieved their goal, the steps they took, how they built up their equity, or how they developed their exit strategy.

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

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location Cambridge
organisation SMASH
contact-email TBC
phone TBC
website

There's Something in the Water - Freshwater Ecology Opotiki Field Day

Following our seminars, we’re hosting a practical, on-farm/orchard field day where you can apply what you’ve learned in a real-world setting. This interactive session is designed to give farmers and growers the skills to monitor and improve freshwater health on their properties.

On the day, you’ll get hands-on experience with:

SHMAK testing – Learn how to assess water quality using simple, effective monitoring techniques.
Installing fish passage – Understand how to improve stream connectivity and support healthy freshwater ecosystems.

This is a great opportunity to see these techniques in action, ask questions, and gain confidence in applying them on your own land.

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location TBC
organisation Allegrow
contact-email Mel Brown
phone 021659924
website
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NZDIA Winners’ Field Day – Canterbury/North Otago

Join us to hear from this year’s NZDIA regional award winners. 

We’ll be hosted on farm by the Share Farmers of the Year winners, Richard and Nikita Grabham. 

We will also hear from Dairy Manager of the Year winner, George Dodson, and Dairy Trainee of the Year winner, Caleb Smith. 

Come along to learn about their success and plans for the future. 

Registration, morning tea from 10am onwards.

region Canterbury
time 10:00AM - 01:00PM
location Richard and Nikita Grabham, 310 McDougalls Road, Lismore, Ashburton. SN 37038
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Alex Perrott
phone 027 379 8069

Considering Off-Paddock Infrastructure for your farm?

Join us for an event packed with real-world insights, expert advice, and farmer experiences. 

What you’ll gain: 

  • Outcomes of the Off-Paddock Wintering Infrastructure project, in partnership with Ministry of Primary Industries, supported by Southern Dairy Hub (SDH)
  • Viable alternatives to on- paddock wintering 
  • Innovative and scalable facility that improves conditions for cows and operational efficiency 
  • Multipurpose design that maximises value  
  • Hear from farmers who have successfully implemented off paddock infrastructure and industry experts who have supported these
  • Key insights on why and how farmers made investment decisions, including challenges, best practices, and expert advice

There will also be industry experts and trade stands on-site to answer your questions. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and make informed decisions on whether off paddock infrastructure is right for your farm. 

RSVP Essential for Lunch Catering 

Secure your spot now: Register here

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 02:30PM
location Gore RSA, 12 Bowler Avenue, Gore
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Jeana Close
phone 0228522030
website

Strengthening Farm Biosecurity: Protecting Our Livelihoods and Environment

Join us for a free on-farm biosecurity workshop on Thursday 10 April, from 10am to 12:30pm, at Richard Clough’s farm, 268 Cardiff Road, Stratford, DN 41088.

This workshop, hosted by Good Farm, Biosecurity Taranaki, DairyNZ and OSPRI will provide practical insights into managing farm biosecurity risks. You’ll hear from Biosecurity experts, local vets, and farmers on topics like disease prevention, NAIT, and dairy biosecurity practices.

The session will wrap up with a panel discussion and Q&A, where speakers will share real-world examples and best practices.

Bonus: Attend for a chance to win a hand held HR4 EID tag reader, courtesy of the Gallagher Group.

This workshop is part of the Biosecurity Education Project, supporting farmers in strengthening biosecurity through practical knowledge and tools.

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 12:30PM
location 268 Cardiff Road, Stratford, DN 41088
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Tessa Tate
phone 0210637327
website

Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 10: Mitigation ideas - Mimi

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 
 
As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 
 
The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 

 

Session 10:
 
Mitigation Ideas.
 
Lunch provided
region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Waitoetoe Hall - 19 Pukearuhe Road, Taranaki
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Maria Lempriere
phone 0272325554
website

Drought Resilience - Soil Health & What Diverse Pastures Can Do Under Pressure - Pihama

Join us for an inspiring and interactive day, out on farm focused on drought resilience - with a focus on soil health and how diverse pastures can perform under pressure.

Details and link to RSVP coming soon. In the meantime you can contact Fiona Young, pihama.oeo@gmail.com

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Pihama Hall - 3271 Surf Highway, Pihama
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Fiona Young
phone 027 580 3502
website
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Coffee and Connect - Opunake

Come along for a casual coffee catch up at Opunake Farm Source.

A great opportunity to get off farm, connect with other like-minded women, and hear about upcoming events and workshops.

Event Timing: Start 10.30am | Finishes 12.30pm

RSVP by: 14/4/25

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 12:30PM
location Opunake Farm Source 62, Tasman Street, Opunake Taranaki 4616
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Trapping Field Day - Patea River Catchment

Join Patea River Catchment for a hands-on Trapping Field Day with Towards Predator-Free Taranaki.

Learn the best techniques for trap placement and creating an inviting environment to catch pests effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your trapping success and help protect our environment!

Lunch Provided

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location 156 Manawapou Road @ the Woolshed
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Tessa Tate
phone 0210637327
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Maungaturoto

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Northland
time 10:30AM - 12:00PM
location Maungaturoto Country Club, 84 Bickerstaffe Road
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 021456310
website
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Improving business performance through benchmarking data

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Canterbury can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Katie Sievwright who will present an analysis of regional farm data.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance.

Find out more about:

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance by Friday 11 April for catering purposes.

region Canterbury
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road, Ashburton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Heather Donaldson
phone 027 593 4124
website

Lameness Management Workshop - Methven

This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.

The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day.  On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.

What you will learn

  • Anatomy and function of the hoof
  • Animal management and its impact on lameness
  • Safe trimming techniques
  • Hoof trimming according to the 5-Step Process

Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST

Another Option:

GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.

Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):

  • Group of up to 8: $2880 + gst  ($360 + gst pp)
  • Group of up to 10: $3500 + gst  ($350 + gst pp)

If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.

region Canterbury
time 08:30AM - 02:30PM
location Methven, Mid Canterbury
organisation Dairy Hoofcare Institute
contact-email Janice or Sandy
phone 03 662 8015
website
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Dairy beef integration at Weka

Pāmu is aiming to rear all calves born on its dairy farms by 2030. This ambitious target means harnessing genetics, experience, and systems changes at scale. Read more about our dairy beef strategy here.

Join us to talk about the integration of dairy and livestock, from genetics, to calf rearing, through to market opportunities and how to add dairy beef to your farm revenue stream.

On April 16, come our take a look at our calf rearing conversion, and hear about what we have learned so far and explore opportunities for your farming business.

Please register interest here https://weka.eventbrite.co.nz for more information and catering numbers.

 

Please register interest here https://weka.eventbrite.co.nz for more information and catering numbers.

region West Coast
time 09:45AM - 02:00PM
location Weka farm, 833 Kotuku Bell Hill Road
organisation Pāmu Farms of New Zealand
contact-email terri anderson
phone 02108273600
website

Ballance Farm Environment Award winner’s field day

This recognises his exceptional commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship and ethical farming practices.

Get along to the Open Day in Culverden on Wednesday 16 April and click here for further information.

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

region Canterbury
time 10:00AM - 02:00PM
location Pukatea Dairy Farms - The Mound, Stuart Neill, 78 Cemetery Road, Culverden
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Ross Bishop
phone 027 563 1785

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Whangarei

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Northland
time 10:30AM - 12:00PM
location Barge Park Showgrounds, Members Room, Maunu Road, Whangarei
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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Industry Panel Discussion: Research, Innovation & the Future of Farming - LIVE WEBINAR

Join Ballance Agri-Nutrients as they dive into the latest innovations shaping the future of farming.

Hear from Ballance Innovation Leader, Stuart Kay, before Te Radar facilitates a discussion with industry experts and local farmers on the latest farming trends, essential tools for success, and the future of the industry. 

Through this webinar you will discover:

- Insights into Ballance Innovation and its key areas of focus. 
- Real-world examples of how farmers are applying innovation to their systems. 
- Practical discussions on the latest research and tools shaping the future of farming. 

This webinar is bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and Ballance Agri-Nutrients

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 12:00PM - 12:45PM
location Online
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Next Season Starts Now – Making Informed Drying Off Decisions - LIVE WEBINAR

Drying off the right cows at the right time will help set you up for success for the following season.  

Join Madeline Poole, Ange Schimmelpfennig, and Jessica Bedford from LIC for some key insights, tips, and tricks to support you.

This webinar will help you to:
- Understand how the dry off decisions you make today will impact next season
- How to plan to dry off success from a reproduction perspective
- Tools available to support your decision making

Meet the presenters:

Madeleine Poole is the Herd Improvement Specialist at LIC. Growing up on a dairy farm in Taranaki she has always had a passion for herd improvement and all that comes with being involved in the industry. She is looking to support our NZ Markets team with herd improvement conversations and help shareholders understand what levers they can pull to drive herd improvement in their farming system.

Ange Schimmelpfennig grew up in Germany, surrounded by dairy cows and milking from a young age. In 2009, dairy farming brought her to New Zealand, where she worked on a dairy farm south of Te Awamutu. Shortly after, she joined LIC as an AB technician and became involved in herd testing.

This webinar was bought to you by Dairy Women's Network and LIC

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 11:30AM - 12:30PM
location Online
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Morrinsville

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 11:30AM
location Morrinsville Rugby & Sports Club, 355 Thames Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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Freshwater Farm Plan Workshops - Reefton

Farm Plan Project Workshop Series 

Attending this series of three workshops will get your Freshwater Farm Plan sorted!

You will be provided with a free farm plan template and all the assistance you need to complete your plan. We will work alongside you to identify and address farm risks, culminating in an on-farm review to finalise your plan, all at no cost to you aside from your time.

A free subscription to the QCONZ freshwater farm plan tool is included as part of the course. We will schedule a farm visit with you following the final workshop.

Workshop 1

  • Key information and
  • Start using the template

Workshop 2 

  • Mapping and
  • Capturing your risks
Workshop 3
  • Planning Actions
  • Ready for a farm visit to finish your plan 
region West Coast
time 10:30AM - 02:00PM
location Reefton Fire Station, Church Street, Reefton
organisation West Coast Farm Plan Project
contact-email Lyn Carmichael
phone 0276680013
website

Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 8: What the L? - Tarata

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 
 
As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 
 
The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 

 

Session 8:
 
What the L? - LRI, LUC and LMUs.
region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Tarata Hall 1757 Tarata road, Tarata
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Marcia Millard
phone 0277894351
website

Insights and data for a future fit farm business

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Northland, can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ senior business specialist Paul Bird and economist Ben Marmont, who will present an analysis of regional farm data from previous seasons. 

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance by April 24th for catering purposes.

region Northland
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Barge Park Showgrounds, 474 Maunu Road, Whangarei.
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Hamish Matthews
phone 027 593 4122
website

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Te Awamutu

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Waikato
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Te Awamutu Rugby Club, 420 Albert Park Drive
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Tokoroa

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 11:30AM
location South Waikato Sports & Events Centre, 25 Messop Road
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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DairyBase insights and data for a future fit farm business

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Taranaki, can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey and Principle Economist Mario Fernandez who will present an analysis of regional farm data from Taranaki.  

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance.  

Find out more about:  

  • The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit  
  • How benchmarking data compares across seasons  

Farmers already participating in Dairybase interested in learning how their business is positioned with other high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.  

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.

region Taranaki
time 10:00AM - 12:00PM
location War Memorial Centre, 55 Miranda Street, Stratford
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Vanessa Fischer
phone 027 218 8259
website
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Freshwater Farm Plan Workshops - Westport

Farm Plan Project Workshop Series 

Attending this series of three workshops will get your Freshwater Farm Plan sorted!

You will be provided with a free farm plan template and all the assistance you need to complete your plan. We will work alongside you to identify and address farm risks, culminating in an on-farm review to finalise your plan, all at no cost to you aside from your time.

A free subscription to the QCONZ freshwater farm plan tool is included as part of the course. We will schedule a farm visit with you following the final workshop.

Workshop 1

  • Key information and 
  • Start using the template

Workshop 2 

  • Mapping and
  • Capturing your risks
Workshop 3
  • Planning Actions
  • Ready for a farm visit to finish your plan 
region West Coast
time 10:30AM - 02:00PM
location Westport Fire Station, 99 Palmerston Street, Westport
organisation West Coast Farm Plan Project
contact-email Lyn Carmichael
phone 0276680013
website

Insights and data for a future fit farm business

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Bay of Plenty, can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ economist Josiah Cleland and farm systems analyst Felix Rodrigues-Firpo who will present an analysis of regional farm data from previous seasons. 

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance by April 25th for catering purposes. Tea and coffee from 10:45am with a 11am start. 

region Bay of Plenty
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall, 2 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe.
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Kevin McKinley
phone 027 288 8238
website

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Reporoa

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Waikato
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Reporoa Rugby Club, 3619 State Highway 5
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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Rural Professionals DairyBase insights and data for a future fit farm business

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Taranaki, can support increased profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ head of economics Mark Storey and principal economist Mario Fernandez who will present an analysis of regional farm data from Taranaki. 

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about:  

  • The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit  
  • How benchmarking data compares across seasons  

Rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.  

Please register your attendance for this event.

region Taranaki
time 02:00PM - 03:30PM
location War Memorial Centre, 55 Miranda Street, Stratford
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Vanessa Fischer
phone 027 218 8259
website
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Freshwater Farm Plan Workshops - Moana

Farm Plan Project Workshop Series 

Attending this series of three workshops will get your Freshwater Farm Plan sorted!

You will be provided with a free farm plan template and all the assistance you need to complete your plan. We will work alongside you to identify and address farm risks, culminating in an on-farm review to finalise your plan, all at no cost to you aside from your time.

A free subscription to the QCONZ freshwater farm plan tool is included as part of the course. We will schedule a farm visit with you following the final workshop.

Workshop 1

  • Key information and
  • Start using the template

Workshop 2 

  • Mapping and
  • Capturing your risks
Workshop 3
  • Planning Actions
  • Ready for a farm visit to finish your plan 
region West Coast
time 10:30AM - 02:00PM
location Moana Hall, Moana
organisation West Coast Farm Plan Project
contact-email Lyn Carmichael
phone 0276680013
website
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Bayleys DWN2025 Success through Inspiration Conference

1st - 2nd May 2025

The Bayleys DWN2025 Success Through Inspiration Conference promises to be an unforgettable event where you will be empowered to dream big, believe in your potential, take meaningful action, and make a difference.  

This conference is filled with insightful world class speakers, from Olympic Champions to agricultural envoys, engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and a dazzling gala dinner. Take the time to connect with like minded passionate people, be surrounded by a supportive community and grow with the best minds in the dairy industry to create meaningful interactions. 

Discover how to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, master your farm’s financials with innovative tools, explore New Zealand’s global dairy potential, prioritize well-being while enhancing farming practices, and be inspired by DWN’s learning opportunities.

Gain the knowledge and confidence to seize opportunities, be inspired and motivated, ignite your passion and creativity for the industry, gain fresh perspectives, and leave with actionable strategies.

Registrations are now OPEN. 

START: 11:30am, Thursday, 1 May 2025
FINISH: 
12:30pm, Friday, 2 May 2025
WHERE: 
Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton

For more information about the venue, where to stay, and how to get there: https://www.dwn.co.nz/dwn2025conference/

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 11:30AM - 12:30PM
location Claudelands Event Centre Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace Claudelands Hamilton Waikato 3214
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email events@dwn.org.nz
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year - Gala Dinner

Join us for an evening of glitz, glam, and celebration at the 2025 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 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year and DWN’s Regional Leader 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.

region Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Lower North Island, Top of South Island, West Coast, Canterbury, Southland & Otago
time 06:30PM - 11:55AM
location Claudelands Event Centre Corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato, 3214
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Using data for farm business success

Join us on farm with Dom Schuler to see and hear how this farm achieves top performance for profitability and sustainability. Connect and learn from other local farmers and explore how benchmarking data, trends and different farm systems strategies can support you to lift profitability for your farm business.  

Hear more about the analysis completed by DairyNZ economists and farm systems specialists including key financial, physical and environmental data, along with trends from past seasons.   

Take the opportunity to learn more about the value of benchmarking data as a key driver of sustainability and farm business profit, with an opportunity to ask questions from the host farmer and DairyNZ team.  

Find out more about:  

  • The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit 
  • What differentiates top performing farmers 
  • Profitability within different farm systems  
  • Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.  

Lunch will be provided.  

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

 

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Dom Schuler, 333 Auroa Road, Hawera. SN 42117
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Talissa Squire

Improving business performance through benchmarking data - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Lower North Island can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Felix Rodriguez-Firpo and DairyNZ economist Josiah Cleland who will present an analysis of regional farm data from the Manawatu/Horowhenua.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.  

region Lower North Island
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye Street, Rongotea
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Tegan Pope
phone 027 808 3411
website

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Oxford

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Canterbury
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Oxford Town Hall, A&P Room, 34 Main Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Ashburton

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Canterbury
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Ashburton Event Centre, 211A Wills Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Winton

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 11:30AM
location Top Pub & Garden Bar, 333 Great North Road
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers

This course will cover:

  • Building a positive, profitable financial plan.
  • Exploring pathways for business growth or self-employment.
  • Improving budgeting, tracking expenses, and financial decision-making.
  • How to communicate effectively with your bank and accountant.
  • Developing annual budgets
  • An introduction to calculating milk income.
  • Predicting and managing working capital requirements.
  • Gaining practical skills in a supportive, farmer-focused environment.

This free course is suitable for managers, self-employed or those considering self-employment. The course includes three in-person classes on 8 May, 22 May and 5 June. 

Find out more and enrol.

region Waikato
time 10:00AM - 03:00PM
location Newstead
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Laura Littlejohn
phone 0800 467 768

Increasing profit through data and benchmarking

Join us on farm with Sharemilkers Richard and Jo Beckett to see and hear how this farm achieves top performance for profitability and sustainability. Connect and learn from other local farmers and explore how benchmarking data, trends and different farm systems strategies can support you to lift profitability for your farm business.

Hear more about the analysis completed by DairyNZ economists and farm systems specialists including key financial, physical and environmental data, along with trends from past seasons.  

Take the opportunity to learn more about the value of benchmarking data as a key driver of sustainability and farm business profit, with an opportunity to ask questions from the host farmer and DairyNZ team. 

Find out more about: 

  • The connection between benchmarking, business performance and profit 
  • What differentiates top performing farmers
  • Profitability within different farm systems
  • Practical tools that can assist on this topic, including DairyBase, the DairyNZ Econ Tracker tool and the DairyNZ Economic Survey.

Lunch provided.

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

region Taranaki
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Richard and Jo Beckett, 89 Warea Road, Warea. SN 42579
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Charlotte Lawrence
phone 027 210 9789

Improving business performance through benchmarking data - Wairarapa

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Lower North Island can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Felix Rodriguez-Firpo and DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey, who will present an analysis of regional farm data from the Wairarapa.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.  

region Lower North Island
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Hurunui o Rangi Room, Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street, Carterton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Brianna Hull
phone 021 244 3428
website

Deferred grazing - A profitable alternative to cropping and re-grassing

Principles of successful deferred grazing - systems fit for dry stock and dairy farming.  

Hear from farmers and scientists

region Waikato, Bay of Plenty
time 11:00AM - 02:00PM
location End of Rahiri Road, Bill and Sue Garland Rahiri Farm
organisation Agresearch and DairyNZ
contact-email Mark Williams
phone 02718004222
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The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Gore

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Southland & Otago
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Croydon Lodge, Gazebo Room, 100 Waimea Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
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SAVE THE DATE – Calf Rearing Expo – Lower North Island

Are you interested in raising happy and healthy calves?

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. 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.  

Cost $20.00

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Sponsors

region Lower North Island
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location The Hub - Dannevirke Christian Fellowship 23 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
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Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 9: Risks to freshwater, and their identification

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 
 
As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 
 
The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 
 
 
Session 9:
Risks to Freshwater and their identification.
 
Tuesday, 13th May at 11am - 1pm - Lunch Provided

 

region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Tarata Hall, 1757, Tarata Rd
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Marcia Millard
phone 0277894351
website

Improving business performance through benchmarking data - Tararua

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Lower North Island can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Felix Rodriguez-Firpo and DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey, who will present an analysis of regional farm data from the Wairarapa.

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.  

region Lower North Island
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Upper Lounge, Bush Multisport Park, 57 Huxley St, Pahiatua
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Brianna Hull
phone 021 244 3428
website

SAVE THE DATE – Calf Rearing Expo – Bay of Plenty

Are you interested in raising happy and healthy calves?

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. 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.  

Cost $20.00

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Sponsors

region Waikato, Bay of Plenty
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Lake View Golf Club 704 State Highway 5, Hamurana, Rotorua
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
view-flyer

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Inglewood

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Taranaki
time 10:00AM - 11:30AM
location TET Stadium Inglewood, 1 Elliot Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
view-flyer

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Hawera

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Taranaki
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location TSB Hub, Southern Lounge, Camberwell Road
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
view-flyer

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Feilding

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Lower North Island
time 10:00AM - 11:30AM
location Manfield Park, Stadium Suite, 59 South Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
view-flyer

The Mastitis Game Plan: Less Antibiotics, Lower BMSCC, More Milk - Dannevirke

Join AgriHealth for an essential event to boost milk quality, reduce mastitis and save you money.

What you’ll learn:

✓ New dry cow changes and how they impact your farm
✓ How to reduce your farm’s antibiotic usage by >20%
✓ Practical tips & tricks to minimise mastitis
✓ Take the guess work out of mastitis treatments
✓ How to identify and manage Staph. aureus in your herd

This highly engaging 1 hour talk is hosted by veterinarians Dr Steve Cranefield or Dr Katie Saunders.

Nibbles, tea and coffee provided. Limited spaces available.

region Lower North Island
time 01:00PM - 02:30PM
location Tararua REAP, Huia Room, 15 Gordon Street
organisation AgriHealth
contact-email Odele Dunn
phone 0800 821 421
website
view-flyer

Owl Farm May Focus Day

FARM FOCUS DAY
Wednesday 21 May 2025
10.30am-1.00pm
 
Review the season to date
Relevant seasonal topics
 
Everyone is welcome – lunch is provided
Venue – Owl Farm
St Peter’s School Cambridge, Off Hanlin Road
For further information: e enquiries@owlfarm.nz p. 021 712 680
region Waikato
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Owl Farm 1716 Cambridge Road (follow Hanlin Road)
organisation Owl Farm
contact-email Jo Sheridan
phone 021712680
website

Improving business performance through benchmarking data - Hawkes Bay

Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across the Lower North Island can support you to lift profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ business and farm systems specialist Felix Rodriguez-Firpo and DairyNZ economist Josiah Cleland who will present an analysis of regional farm data from Hawkes Bay. 

Take the opportunity to hear how financial, physical and environmental data across farm systems can provide insight into strategies that improve your farm business performance. 

Find out more about: 

Farmers and rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event. 

Lunch will be provided. Please register your attendance for catering purposes.  

region Lower North Island
time 10:45AM - 01:00PM
location Centralines, 17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Janine Swansson
phone 027 381 2025
website

Farmers Forum

With the theme of innovate, integrate and collaborate, this is DairyNZ’s signature event and your chance to not only look ahead, but to see what it will take to shape the future.

Experts in trade, evolving economies, climate change, technology, and consumer demands will join forces with innovative farmers. Together, we will explore the global and national landscape, trends that will affect the way we farm in the future, what we can start prioritising today, and how we can collectively problem-solve to secure the future of dairy farming. We will showcase continued innovation through science and research, the integration of solutions for more efficient farm systems, and who we're working with, on what, and why.

Join a vibrant network of dairy farmers, rural professionals, and sector leaders as we embrace challenges and opportunities to chart our course together, through innovation, integration, and collaboration.

Registrations and programme details will be available mid-April 2025.

region Waikato
time 09:00AM - 03:45PM
location Claudelands Event Centre, Gate 4 Brooklyn Road, Claudelands, Hamilton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Brigitte Meier
phone 027 448 3050

Farming And Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) - Session 10: Mitigation ideas - Tarata

Get the FACCTS: 
 
Understanding your farm science to improve confidence and protect production and profitability 
 
As part of our Good Farm project, we’re excited to extend a popular series of workshops to help you better understand your land, protect production and profitability through farm science, and stay ahead of regulation. 
 
The Farming and Compliance Confidence Taranaki (FACCT) workshops are delivered by local farmer Campbell McCowan. They are a chance to learn more about the science of your farm and how best to manage your land, water and agricultural greenhouse gases to meet regulatory requirements and protect productivity (and profitability!). 

 

Session 10:
Mitigation Ideas.
 
 
Tuesday, 27th May at 11am - 1pm - Lunch Provided
region Taranaki
time 11:00AM - 01:00PM
location Tarata Hall - 1757 Tarata road, Tarata
organisation Taranaki Catchment Communities
contact-email Marcia Millard
phone 0277894351
website

Farming safely, farming profitably at Pāmu - Rangitāiki Station

Our priority at Pāmu is that each of our people comes home safely from work every day. With the introduction of our risk framework, we are keen to share some of our initiatives to look after the most important part of our business – our people.

Rangitāiki Station is a 9,753ha (8,103ha effective) sheep, beef, and deer operation wintering 85,000 stock units. An early adopter of the Pāmu dairy beef journey, Rangitāiki has a cattle trading system with more than 5,000 dairy beef calves each spring, carrying most through to finish on a two-year system.

Come and tour some of our farm as you hear from our teams about farming safely and farming profitably at Pāmu, exploring our practices and systems ensuring safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

region Bay of Plenty
time 09:45AM - 01:30AM
location 766 Matea Road Rangitaiki, Bay of Plenty 3379
organisation Pāmu Farms of New Zealand
contact-email Terri Anderson
phone 02108273600
website
June
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Mark and Measure

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.

  • Learn wealth creation and financial freedom
  • Determine a vision and set goals aligned with your values
  • Feel within your depth with customised course content
  • Delivered through a mix of interactive presentations and self-work
  • Analyse your business with experts on hand to help
  • Develop a platform for effective communication with partners
  • Benefit from networking and friendship opportunities with liked-minded people
  • Get the tools and confidence you need.

Course cost:
The course cost is $900 per individual or $1750 for couples/partnerships.

Course dates and times:
Mark and Measure runs from Tuesday 10 June - Thursday 12 June 2025. 

Day One 12:00pm - 5:30pm (followed by dinner)
Day Two 8:00am - 5:30pm (followed by dinner)
Day Three 8:00am - 3:30pm

More about the course, price inclusions and discounts here

region National Events
time 12:00PM - 05:30PM
location Crowne Plaza, 93 Beach Street, Queenstown
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Paul Bird
website

Farmers Forum

With the theme of innovate, integrate and collaborate, this is DairyNZ’s signature event and your chance to not only look ahead, but to see what it will take to shape the future.

Experts in trade, evolving economies, climate change, technology, and consumer demands will join forces with innovative farmers. Together, we will explore the global and national landscape, trends that will affect the way we farm in the future, what we can start prioritising today, and how we can collectively problem-solve to secure the future of dairy farming. We will showcase continued innovation through science and research, the integration of solutions for more efficient farm systems, and who we're working with, on what, and why.

Join a vibrant network of dairy farmers, rural professionals, and sector leaders as we embrace challenges and opportunities to chart our course together, through innovation, integration, and collaboration.

Registrations and programme details will be available mid-April 2025.

 

region Canterbury
time 09:00AM - 04:30PM
location Ashburton Event Centre, 211A Wills Street, Ashburton
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Anna Hall
phone 027 411 5663
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Rural Governance Development Programme - Invercargill

DairyNZ has partnered with Business Torque Systems Ltd to deliver the Rural Governance Development Programme (RGDP).

This multi-day programme is designed for decision-makers from all types of rural businesses, including dairy farms, who want to grow their governance knowledge and skills.

The programme is also designed for farmers who are considering succession planning but are unsure how to involve their whole family. It provides a safe space for collaboration and communication. This inclusive approach nurtures diverse thinking, essential for driving innovation and continual improvement in business.

region Southland & Otago
time 10:00AM - 02:00PM
location Invercargill
organisation DairyNZ. Business Torque Systems Limited.
contact-email Ashley Greenwood
phone 0272085683
website

SAVE THE DATE – Calf Rearing Expo – Canterbury

Are you interested in raising happy and healthy calves?

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. 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.  

Cost $20.00

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Sponsors

region Canterbury
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Hotel Ashburton 11/35 Racecourse Road, Ashburton
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
view-flyer
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Rural Governance Development Programme - Christchurch

DairyNZ has partnered with Business Torque Systems Ltd to deliver the Rural Governance Development Programme (RGDP).

This multi-day programme is designed for decision-makers from all types of rural businesses, including dairy farms, who want to grow their governance knowledge and skills.

The programme is also designed for farmers who are considering succession planning but are unsure how to involve their whole family. It provides a safe space for collaboration and communication. This inclusive approach nurtures diverse thinking, essential for driving innovation and continual improvement in business.

region Canterbury
time 10:00AM - 02:00PM
location Christchurch
organisation DairyNZ. Business Torque Systems Limited.
contact-email Ashley Greenwood
phone 0272085683
website

SAVE THE DATE – Calf Rearing Expo – Southland

Are you interested in raising happy and healthy calves?

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. 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.  

Cost $20.00

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.

Sponsors

region Southland & Otago
time 09:30AM - 02:30PM
location Croydon Lodge 100 Waimea Street, Croydon
organisation Dairy Women's Network
contact-email Dairy Women's Network
phone 0800 396 748
website
view-flyer

Miraka Suppliers Dinner 2025

Gala Dinner and Awards Evening for all Miraka Supplier Farms. By invite only. 

region Waikato, Bay of Plenty
time 05:30PM - 10:30PM
location Great Lake Centre, Taupo
organisation Miraka Limited
contact-email Yolandi Nortje
phone 021 647 110
July

Farmers Forum

With the theme of innovate, integrate and collaborate, this is DairyNZ’s signature event and your chance to not only look ahead, but to see what it will take to shape the future.

Experts in trade, evolving economies, climate change, technology, and consumer demands will join forces with innovative farmers. Together, we will explore the global and national landscape, trends that will affect the way we farm in the future, what we can start prioritising today, and how we can collectively problem-solve to secure the future of dairy farming. We will showcase continued innovation through science and research, the integration of solutions for more efficient farm systems, and who we're working with, on what, and why.

Join a vibrant network of dairy farmers, rural professionals, and sector leaders as we embrace challenges and opportunities to chart our course together, through innovation, integration, and collaboration.

Registrations and programme details will be available mid-April 2025.

region Southland & Otago
time 09:00AM - 03:45PM
location Ascot Park Hotel, Corner of Tay Street & Racecourse Road, Southland
organisation DairyNZ
contact-email Anna Hall
phone 0274115663

FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding talent, innovation, and determination of New Zealand's young farmers. This prestigious event showcases the best of the best, bringing together passionate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the agricultural industry. We’ll witness an exciting culmination of hard work and dedication, with competitors vying for the title and the opportunity to become a role model for future generations. Be a part of this iconic event that highlights the bright future of farming in New Zealand!

region Southland & Otago
time 12:00PM - 12:00PM
location Invercargill, Southland
organisation NZ Young Farmers
contact-email NZ Young Farmers
phone 0800 699 346
website
September

Owl Farm September Focus Day

FARM FOCUS DAY
Thursday 11 September 2025
10.30am-1.00pm
 
Review the season to date
Relevant seasonal topics
 
Everyone is welcome – lunch is provided
Venue – Owl Farm
St Peter’s School Cambridge, Off Hanlin Road
For further information: e enquiries@owlfarm.nz p. 021 712 680
region Waikato
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Owl Farm 1716 Cambridge Road (off Hanlin Road)
organisation Owl Farm
contact-email Jo Sheridan
phone 021712680
website
November

Owl Farm November Focus Day

FARM FOCUS DAY
Thursday 27 November 2025
10.30am-1.00pm
 
Review the season to date
Relevant seasonal topics
 
Everyone is welcome – lunch is provided
Venue – Owl Farm
St Peter’s School Cambridge, Off Hanlin Road
For further information: e enquiries@owlfarm.nz p. 021 712 680
region Waikato
time 10:30AM - 01:00PM
location Owl Farm 1716 Cambridge Road (off Hanlin Road)
organisation Owl Farm
contact-email Jo Sheridan
phone 021712680
website
February

Miraka Suppliers Golf Day 2026

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

region Waikato, Bay of Plenty
time 09:30AM - 03:30PM
location Tokoroa Golf Club
organisation Miraka Limited
contact-email Yolandi Nortje
phone 021 647 110