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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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
This course will cover:
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.
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.
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.
This course will cover:
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.
This course will cover:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
Come along and see how the Cousins family have developed a farm that is both environmentally and economically sustainable.
Join the team at Scarlett Farm in Hororata and Agrownomics in this discussion into setting up for hay bale grazing and reviewing soil and herbage results from 2024, the first full winter of hay bale grazing.
The discussion is aimed at anyone curious about innovative wintering practices and low input dairy farm models.
Location will be announced upon registration.
Arrive at 9am for a cuppa and a chit chat.
Field day will begin at 9:30am and finish at 1pm.
Please bring your own lunch.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for an event packed with real-world insights, expert advice, and farmer experiences.
What you’ll gain:
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
This workshop is designed to give students an overview of issues relating to lameness management and introduce them to the 5-step trimming process according to the 5-Step Method.
The workshop has 5 on-line learning modules totaling 90 minutes which must be completed before the practical trimming day. On the day of the workshop you will need to bring your gumboots, overalls, clothing suitable for the weather and your lunch.
What you will learn
Free Course Textbook: “Foot Care in Cattle”
Cost: $395 + GST
Another Option:
GROUP DAYS – are catered to a farm/community where the farm/farm group organises the students to attend and the Dairy Hoofcare Institute delivers the training.
Group days options are available with the following costings (*conditions apply):
If this is an option you are interested in please phone 03 662 8015 or complete the Group day enquiry form below the references.
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.
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.
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.
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
Our roadshow continues, and next stop is Milton! Whether you're a long-time Resolution user, brand new, or just curious, this event is for you.
Join us at the White Horse Inn on April 16, 2025, to explore the latest updates, pick up tips and tricks, and get your questions answered.
Hear directly from one of our co-founders and directors, Henry Douglas.
Bring your staff, family, or neighbours—everyone’s welcome!
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
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.
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
Workshop 2
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
Workshop 2
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, farm systems analyst Felix Rodrigues-Firpo and business specialist Sarah Brown, 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.
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.
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:
Rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in Taranaki are encouraged to attend this event.
Please register your attendance for this event.
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
Workshop 2
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.
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/
Understanding the latest trends in farm data and benchmarks from across Northland, can support increased profitability and business performance. Hear from DairyNZ senior economist Ryan Mills 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 farm business performance.
Find out more about:
Rural professionals interested in learning about high performing farm businesses in their region are encouraged to attend this event.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register your attendance by 28th April for catering purposes.
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.
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.
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:
Lunch will be provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
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.
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.
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.
This course will cover:
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.
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.
Principles of successful deferred grazing - systems fit for dry stock and dairy farming.
Hear from farmers and scientists
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:
Lunch provided.
Protect our industry - please arrive with clean boots to prevent the spread of disease, pest or weed.
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.
Discover how the New Zealand dairy sector is positioned for the season ahead, along with a deep dive on insights, data and forecasts used to shape our national economic outlook.
Hear from DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey and industry experts on their insights ahead of the 2025/26 season and how the New Zealand dairy sector is performing in relation to our key competitors.
Come away with practical tips and tools to support financial planning, forecasting and budgeting to apply within your business.
Find out more about:
Rural professionals and decision makers within farming businesses will find this event most useful, to support financial planning and decision making for the season ahead.
Afternoon tea will be provided. Please register your attendance by Thursday 17 April for catering purposes.
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.
Join us on farm with Raewyn & Wayn Reynolds to see and hear how this farm achieves top performance for profitability and sustainability.
Connect and learn from other local farmers, and join us on farm with Raewyn and Wayne Reynolds who will discuss their farm data and tips for driving farm profitability.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover how the New Zealand dairy sector is positioned for the season ahead, along with a deep dive on insights, data and forecasts used to shape our national economic outlook.
Hear from DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey and industry experts on their insights ahead of the 2025/26 season and how the New Zealand dairy sector is performing in relation to our key competitors.
Come away with practical tips and tools to support financial planning, forecasting and budgeting to apply within your business.
Find out more about:
Rural professionals and decision makers within farming businesses will find this event most useful, to support financial planning and decision making for the season ahead.
Arrive around 1.30pm for a drink, something to eat and to network.
Please register your attendance by Friday 16 May for catering purposes.
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.
Discover how the New Zealand dairy sector is positioned for the season ahead, along with a deep dive on insights, data and forecasts used to shape our national economic outlook.
Hear from DairyNZ Head of Economics Mark Storey and industry experts on their insights ahead of the 2025/26 season and how the New Zealand dairy sector is performing in relation to our key competitors.
Come away with practical tips and tools to support financial planning, forecasting and budgeting to apply within your business.
Find out more about:
Rural professionals and decision makers within farming businesses will find this event most useful, to support financial planning and decision making for the season ahead.
Afternoon tea will be provided. Please register your attendance by Wednesday 14 May for catering purposes.
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.
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.
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 $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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gala Dinner and Awards Evening for all Miraka Supplier Farms. By invite only.
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.
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!
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
