Events
| NZ Large Herds Conference |
| 15/03/10 - 18/03/10 9.00am - 7.00pm |
| “Tip of the Iceberg” - Complying to the future
Put a few days aside and come to Invercargill and meet some like-minded people who are Large Herd Dairy focused and come and see, listen and discuss complying with the future.
For more information and to re... read more |
| Aorere Effluent Management Expedition |
| 15/03/10 9.30am - 1.40pm |
| You will be hosted by 3 local farming families on properties at various stages of effluent system redesign. This is the chance to hear farmers' perspectives on the journey, and the outcomes of conversion to law rate effluent application. There will also b... read more |
| Kaiwaka Discussion Group |
| 16/03/10 10.30am - 1.30pm |
| Discussion of local happenings, setting up for next season (condition scoring) and discussion of an Autumn/winter feed budget. Also a great chance to come meet your new convenor Mark Bygrave. BBQ lunch Contact: Dave Swney 021 242 5719... read more |
| West Coast Pasture Plus - South |
| 16/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Maximising this autumn and setting targets for next season • Average pasture cover at calving - feed budget working backwards from calving date • Herd fertility - what is your pregnancy rate? Bring your Fertility Focus Report or pregnancy report • Body ... read more |
| Body Condition Score Workshop - Morven / Glenavy |
| 16/03/10 10.45am – 1.00pm |
| • New to farming and want to learn how to body condition score (BCS) cows? • Experienced farmer looking to recalibrate your current technique? • Want to know how to use BCS info to make better decisions on farm? Guest speaker: Dawn Dalley, a senior farm ... read more |
| Matamata - Body Condition Score Workshop |
| 16/03/10 11am - 1pm |
| Body Condition Score Workshop. The workshops will cover the following:• Hands on step by step process to condition score a cow • Herd exercise on condition scoring• How to use the information to make decisions on feeding levels, drying off and transportat... read more |
| Kaikoura Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 17/03/10 10.45am - 1.30pm |
| Farm systems adjustments after changing the farm business structure• Changes in stocking rate, feed management and wintering policy• Have you seen a ‘Weeping Wall’ effluent system? Come along to see how it fits in this farm system• Key autumn decisionsCon... read more |
| West Coast Pasture Plus - Buller |
| 17/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Maximising this autumn and setting targets for next season • Average pasture cover at calving - feed budget working backwards from calving date • Herd fertility - what is your pregnancy rate? Bring your Fertility Focus Report or pregnancy report • Body ... read more |
| West Coast Pasture Plus - Karamea |
| 18/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Maximising this autumn and setting targets for next season • Average pasture cover at calving - feed budget working backwards from calving date • Herd fertility - what is your pregnancy rate? Bring your Fertility Focus Report or pregnancy report • Body ... read more |
| South Auckland Pasture Plus Discussion Group |
| 18/03/10 10.30am - 1.00pm |
| PASTURE MANAGEMENT IS THE CORNERSTONE OF PROFIT There is money to be made from sensible pasture management. This is a great opportunity for farmers to focus on the key principles of pasture management and allow them to find solution by dicussing their own... read more |
| Tight Management Farm Field Day - Culverden |
| 18/03/10 10.45am - 1.00pm |
| Achieving the targets for the season and getting ready for autumn• The farm is on target for production and is within budget - review the key strategic decisions so far and look at the main decisions to be made in autumn • Setting up the physical an... read more |
| Young Guns Specialist Group - Lower Northland |
| 18/03/10 11.00am - 2.00pm |
| Discussion will be focused on Cameron's progression through the industry, how he has been successful and what hasn't worked along the way. Cameron is the past national winner of the Dairy Industry Awards, Trainee of the Year.Contact: Dave Swney021 2... read more |
| Tight Management Farm Field Day - Rakaia |
| 19/03/10 10.45am - 1.00pm |
| Achieving targets for the season and getting ready for the next one The farm is on target for production and within budget• Review the key strategic decisions so far• Discuss the main autumn decisions:o Cullingo Drying offo Supplement use
Contact: V... read more |
| Pasture Renewal Field Day |
| 19/03/10 11am |
| Guest speakers Murray Lane from Balance, Paul Addison from Nufarm.Topics including Pasture pests, Endophyte options, Results of last years 'Big Dig', Cultivation methods and fertiliser options for new grass. Lunch supplied by Farmlands Tokoroa. Contact Mu... read more |
| West Coast Pasture Plus - Central |
| 19/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Maximising this autumn and setting targets for next season • Average pasture cover at calving - feed budget working backwards from calving date • Herd fertility - what is your pregnancy rate? Bring your Fertility Focus Report or pregnancy report • Body ... read more |
| NZDIA Taranaki SMOTY Field Day |
| 19/03/10 10.30am |
| An opportunity to see our top regional sharemilker's business and what makes them successful. Contact: Steve Canton Phone: 0212465663 Email: stephen.canton@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Hinds Pasture Plus Discussion Group |
| 22/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Be prepared and get ready for next season now • Setting up for next season - how should you go about setting targets? • What are the challenges around getting the best from pasture renovation? • How does fodder beet fit into this operation? Contact: Leig... read more |
| Putaruru - Body Condition Score Workshop |
| 23/03/10 9am |
| Body Condition Score Workshop. The workshops will cover the following:• Hands on step by step process to condition score a cow • Herd exercise on condition scoring• How to use the information to make decisions on feeding levels, drying off and transportat... read more |
| Kihikihi - Body Condition Score Workshop |
| 23/03/10 12.30pm |
| Body Condition Score Workshop. The workshops will cover the following:• Hands on step by step process to condition score a cow • Herd exercise on condition scoring• How to use the information to make decisions on feeding levels, drying off and transportat... read more |
| BOP Sharemilkers Progression Group |
| 23/03/10 10.30-1.30pm |
| Bring your Focus fertility report, understand how you can use it to evaluate target areas to improve. Looking at the In-Calf programme. For more information contact: Wilma Foster 021 246 2147... read more |
| Oaonui Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 23/03/10 10am |
| Riparian Planting and summer management. Guest speakers: Land Management Officers - Taranaki Regional Council. Please bring your lunch.Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Kaharoa Discussion Group |
| 24/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Looking at Business performance, hands on condition scoring, drying off triggers., Market and Region update. For more information contact: Denis Collins 0274 922 907... read more |
| Winchmore Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 25/03/10 10.30am - 1.30pm |
| Analysing the Wilson’s Farm System • Analysing the changes in farm performance after: o Changing the irrigation system from borderdyke to pivots o The building of a water storage pond o Changing the cowshed from HB to R o Altering the layout of the fa... read more |
Tight Management Farm Field Day - Edendale
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| 25/03/10 10.45am - 1.00pm |
| What has happened on farm since the last field day? • Early mating results • Pasture management – the highs and lows • How is the budget tracking against the forecast? • The main decisions to be made in autumn • Setting up the physical and financial tar... read more |
| Pasture Renewal Field Day |
| 26/03/10 11am |
| Guest speakers Murray Lane from Balance, Paul Addison from Nufarm.Topics including Pasture pests, Endophyte options, Results of last years 'Big Dig', Cultivation methods and fertiliser options for new grass. Lunch supplied by RD1 Putaruru. Contact Murray ... read more |
| NZDIA Taranaki FMOTY Field Day |
| 26/03/10 10.30am |
| An opportunity to see our top regional farm manager and what makes him successful. Contact: Steve Canton Phone: 021 2465663 Email: stephen.canton@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Waimakariri Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 29/03/10 10.45am – 1.30pm |
| Milking 3 time in 2 days - could this be an option for you? • Malbon Farm has been milking 3 x 2 during the autumn for the last two seasons with very good results – discuss the logic behind this decision and view preliminary results • Review mating result... read more |
| Westpac Taranaki Agricultural Research Station Open Day |
| 30/03/10 11.00am-2.30pm |
| Open day presenting world class research relevant to Taranaki.
Programme includes: Guest speaker - Nicola Shadbolt, newly appointed Fonterra Director. Waiokura water catchment project - Shirley Hayward, DairyNZ. Update on the current research happe... read more |
| Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group |
| 30/03/10 11:00 - 1:30 |
| The Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinto... read more |
| Progression in Dairy - Canterbury |
| 30/03/10 6.45pm - 9.30pm |
| Fully subscribed - contact Virginia if you want to know more about the Progression in Dairy groupsContact: Virginia Serra Phone: 021 932 515Email: virginia.serra@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| PGGW Fodder Beet Fielday - Gore |
| 30/03/10 10.30am - 2.30pm |
| PGGW is holding two fieldays on Fodder Beet in March. We will have two guest speakers at both fieldays. • Andrew Maw - Andrew is a PGGW Nutritionist talking about correct feeding methods on amounts, supplements and correct method of weighing crops. • Milt... read more |
| PGGW Fodder Beet Fielday - Winton |
| 31/03/10 10.30am - 2.30pm |
| PGGW is holding two fieldays on Fodder Beet in March. We will have two guest speakers at both fieldays. • Andrew Maw - Andrew is a PGGW Nutritionist talking about correct feeding methods on amounts, supplements and correct method of weighing crops. • Milt... read more |
| ForageMaster Workshop - Culverden |
| 31/03/10 10.15am - 1.30pm |
| Pasture Renovation - Are you struggling to break through the advertising clutter? Senior AgResearch Scientist Tom Fraser presents the ForageMaster Workshop, providing sound independent advice on key aspects of regrassing, including the principles of regra... read more |
| Warea Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 31/03/10 12.30pm |
| Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing the Donald's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement. Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| South Wairarapa Discussion Group - Wairarapa |
| 01/04/10 10.30am |
| Whole Farm Assessment - a systemised approach of assessing the Fitzgerald's farm business, in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement.
Contact: Leo HendriksePhone: 021 2864346Email: leo.hendrikse@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Te Roti Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 01/04/10 10.00am |
| Condition score rally, starting at the Dalziell's farm. Assessing cow condition and how to reach condition score 5 by calving.Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Waharoa Farm Systems Group |
| 06/04/10 11am -2pm |
| The Waharoa group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinton, 0274743258, dan.hi... read more |
| Green to Gold |
| 07/04/10 10:30 -4.00 pm |
| The Green to Gold Grp uses Dairybase full analysis in conjunction with the goals of the hosts to identify opportunities for the business to move forward. All memebres are required to be actively using dairybase, currently this group is fully subscribed. C... read more |
| Otautau Farm Systems Group |
| 08/04/10 11.00am – 1.00pm |
| Optimising production without impacting on next season • Extending lactation without impacting on key targets o Body condition score o Average pasture cover • Lighter cows in the herd? What are the options? • Setting up for winter Contact: Desiree Mosele... read more |
| Kaimata Discussion Group - North Taranaki |
| 08/04/10 10.30am |
| Discussing the Andrew's farm system. Discuss the new shed and technologies used - understanding how the new automatic heat detection system works. Guest speaker: Jenny Burke - DairyNZ Scientist " How to speed up milking but not milking out the slow cow... read more |
| Fraser Road Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 08/04/10 11.00am |
| Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing the Leatherby's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement.
Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Egmont Village Discussion Group - North Taranaki |
| 08/04/10 10.30am |
| Discussing the Andrew's farm system. Discuss the new shed and technologies used - understanding how the new automatic heat detection system works. Guest speaker: Jenny Burke - DairyNZ Scientist " How to speed up milking but not milking out the slow cow... read more |
| Browns Farm Systems Group |
| 09/04/10 11.00am – 1.00pm |
| Optimising production without impacting on next season • Extending lactation without impacting on key targets o Body condition score o Average pasture cover • Lighter cows in the herd? What are the options? • Setting up for winter Contact: Desiree Mosele... read more |
| Mihi Group |
| 12/04/10 10.30am - 1.30pm |
| Whole Farm Assessment group focusing on hosts business and relating seasonal management issues to goals of the host. Contact: Denis Collins 027 492 2907... read more |
| High Altitude Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 12/04/10 11.00am |
| Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing the Hitchcock's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement.
Contact: Alicia Newport
Phone: 021 2765832
Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Kiwitahi Farm System Group |
| 13/04/10 10.30-2 |
| The Kiwitahi group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinton, 0274743258, dan.h... read more |
| Waotu Farm Systems Group |
| 13/04/10 11 - 2pm |
| The Waotu group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group. Contact Murray Holt, 0274-832-205, murr... read more |
| Okato Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 14/04/10 10.00am |
| Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach of assessing the Gibson's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement. Discussing drying cows off.
Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Emai... read more |
| TopSIDE - Nelson |
| 14/04/10 12.30 - 5.30pm |
| Bringing a taste of SIDE to the 'Top of the South'. Come and hear the top 4 presentations from last years SIDE conference. Profitable low input systems, separating the myth from magic by John Roche. More staff, more profit, Richard Kyte. Collection, analy... read more |
| WestSIDE - West Coast |
| 15/04/10 12.30 - 5.30pm |
| Bringing a taste of SIDE to the West Coast. Come and hear the top 4 presentations from last years SIDE conference. Profitable low input systems, separating the myth from magic by John Roche. More staff, more profit, Richard Kyte. Collection, analysis and ... read more |
| Pihama Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 20/04/10 10.30am |
| Drying off - setting the dry off date for some or all of the herd is a balancing act between achieving production targets in the current season and setting up cows and pastures to maximise farm performance. When do you dry off and how do you do... read more |
| South Waikato - Financial Budgeting Workshop |
| 23/04/10 11am |
| Banks have indicated that only 10% of NZ dairy farmers have ownership of their own financial budgets and cashflows. The aim of the day is that you work through your own information and leave having completed your own financial budget, having ownership and... read more |
| Kaupokonui-Otakeho Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 27/04/10 10.30am |
| Topic: Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing the van Endhaven's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement.
Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group |
| 27/04/10 11:00 - 1:30 |
| The Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinto... read more |
| Edendale Farm Systems Group |
| 27/04/10 11.00am – 1.00pm |
| Optimising production without impacting on next season • Extending lactation without impacting on key targets o Body condition score o Average pasture cover • Lighter cows in the herd? What are the options? • Setting up for winter Contact: Desiree Mosele... read more |
| Waotu Farm Systems Group |
| 04/05/10 11 - 2pm |
| The Waotu group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Murray Holt, 0274-832-205, murra... read more |
| Kiwitahi Farm System Group |
| 04/05/10 10.30-2 |
| The Kiwitahi group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinton, 0274743258, dan.h... read more |
| Oaonui Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 04/05/10 10am |
| Conditon score rally starting at the Whithead's farm. Assessing condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 at calving.
Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Warea Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 06/05/10 12.30pm |
| Discussing the Hooker's farm system. Drying off - setting the dry off date for some or all of the herd is a balancing act between achieving production targets in the current season and setting up cows and pastures to maximise farm performance. ... read more |
| Te Roti Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 12/05/10 11.00am |
| Whole farm assessment - a asystemised approach assessing the Carter's farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement. Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| High Altitude Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 18/05/10 11.00am |
| Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing the Thomas' farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement. Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Mark and Measure Business Performance Taupo |
| 25/05/10 - 26/05/10 1 9.30am - 5.30pm Day 2 8.30am - 3.30pm |
| Mark and Measure Business Performance helps you develop better analytical skills using your own farm accounts: Compare and benchmark key performance indicators with other farmers. Use the industry database, DairyBase. Understand the investment principles ... read more |
| Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group |
| 25/05/10 11:00 - 1:30 |
| The Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinto... read more |
| Okato Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 25/05/10 10.00am |
| Conditon score rally starting at the Richardson's farm. Assessing the condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 by calving. Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Mark and Measure Strategic Management Taupo |
| 27/05/10 - 28/05/10 1 9.30am to 5.30pm Day 2 8.30am to 3.30pm |
| Mark and Measure Strategic Management gives you the chance to get off the farm and gain a clear perspective on the future of your farm business. Develop a strategic plan for the next 2-5-10 years. Gain a perspective on how your farm business fits into you... read more |
| Green to Gold |
| 02/06/10 10:30 -4.00 pm |
| The Green to Gold Grp uses Dairybase full analysis in conjunction with the goals of the hosts to identify opportunities for the business to move forward. All memebres are required to be actively using dairybase, currently this group is fully subscribed. C... read more |
| Fraser Road Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki |
| 10/06/10 11.00am |
| Condition score rally starting at the Ogle's farm. Assessing condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 by calvingContact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| Urenui Discussion Group - North Taranaki |
| 10/06/10 10.00am |
| Condition score rally. Starting at the Sulzberger's farm. Assessing different winter management plans. Assessing cow condition score and how to reach conditions score 5 by calving. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-eb... read more |
| Mark and Measure Business Performance Queenstown |
| 15/06/10 - 16/06/10 1 - 9.30am to 5.30pm Day 2 - 8.30am to 3.30pm |
| Mark and Measure Business Performance helps you develop better analytical skills using your own farm accounts: Compare and benchmark key performance indicators with other farmers. Use the industry database, DairyBase. Understand the investment principles ... read more |
| Mangorei Discussion Group |
| 15/06/10 10.30am |
| Condition score rally. Start at Karl's farm. Assessing different winter management plans. Assessing condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 at calving. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 0212762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairy... read more |
| Mark and Measure Strategic Management Queenstown |
| 17/06/10 - 18/06/10 1 - 9.30am to 5.30pm Day 2 - 8.30am to 3.30pm |
| Mark and Measure Strategic Management gives you the chance to get off the farm and gain a clear perspective on the future of your farm business. Develop a strategic plan for the next 2-5-10 years. Gain a perspective on how your farm business fits into you... read more |
| Bellblock Discussion Group - North Taranaki |
| 17/06/10 10.00am |
| Condition score rally. Start at Meharry's farm. Assessing different winter management plans. Assessing condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 at calving. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@... read more |
| Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group |
| 29/06/10 11:00 - 1:30 |
| The Waikite / Atiamuri / Ngakuru Group discusses and investigates the farm system on the host farm. Disscussion on current issues and upcoming seasonal topics. An open forum that utilises the experiences of all members within the group.Contact Dan Hinto... read more |
| Tariki-Ratapiko Discussion Group - North Taranaki |
| 09/07/10 10.00am |
| Field Trip - Find out about the great research happening on the farm. Current trials: Feed Conversion efficiency trail, nitrification inhibitor trial and cultivation efficiency trial Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-e... read more |
| Kaimata Discussion Group |
| 09/07/10 10.00am |
| Field Trip - Find out about the great research happening on the farm. Current trials: Feed Conversion efficiency trail, nitrification inhibitor trial and cultivation efficiency trial Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-e... read more |
| Mangorei Discussion Group |
| 16/07/10 10.30am |
| Discussing the Newman's farm system. Covering key seasonal issues.Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 0212762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz ... read more |
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