Events
| Otorohanga North Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 14/09/10 10:45am start |
| Create vision for the group for the season, help Donald develop an exit strategy to get out of the shed, and analyse previous mating performance to achieve this season's mating goals. Update on new technologies to assist with mating success. Lunch provid... read more |
| South Waikato Biz Start Group |
| 16/09/10 11.00am start |
| Forums for like-minded farmers who want to enhance their skills and career options in the dairy industry. Designed to meet the needs of farmers in the lower order sharemilker, herd manager and farm manager positions that are looking to progress in the dai... read more |
| Parewera Farm System Discussion Group |
| 16/09/10 10:45am start |
| Create vision for the group for the season, review how well the spring is going and analyse last season's mating performance to achieve this season's mating goals. BBQ lunch provided. Contact: Sarah Dirks, Consulting Officer Phone: 021 770859 Email: sara... read more |
| Putaruru Pasture Plus |
| 21/09/10 11am-1.30pm |
| Discuss the tools the group use for monitoring pastures to maximise utilisation - where they are now, current decisions and successfully managing any potential spring surplus. Will also work through individual mating targets and methods to achieve outcome... read more |
| Te Awamutu/Otorohanga Biz Grow |
| 21/09/10 7.00pm-9.30pm |
| Strategies for equity growth. Session with established multiple farm owners sharing various pathways for equity growth. Group is fully subscribed. Contact: Jo Sheridan Phone: 0272859273 Email: joanne.sheridan@dairynz.co.nz ... read more |
| Tirau Discussion Group |
| 22/09/10 11.30am-1.00pm |
| Marty will showcase his new feed system, the eFeeder. The eFeeder is an exit feed system, using a backing gate and palm kernel trailers. It is a good alternative to feed pads, in-shed feeding and paddock feeding. Sponsored BBQ lunch provided by Swaps, Tok... read more |
| PPPL - Progression Group |
| 22/09/10 10.30am-2.00pm |
| Hear about the farm system in operation from John Siemelink, environmental research from Mark Shepherd, and forage research initiatives from Warren King. Open to all local farmers and progression group members.Contact: Jo SheridanPhone: 0272859273Email: j... read more |
| Te Awamutu/Otorohanga RP Network Meeting |
| 23/09/10 3.00pm-5.00pm |
| Rural Professionals meeting. Guest speakers include John Wilson, Fonterra Director and Mike Bramley, DairyNZ environmental extension specialist. Also sector updates from vets and banking. This is a closed group for RPs only. RSVP (Andrea Clayton ph: 07 ... read more |
| Carter Holt Harvey Smers |
| 23/09/10 10.00am-2.00pm |
| Farm system analysis and a seasonal focus on getting cows in calf with local vet Steve Whittaker. This group is fully subscribed. Contact: Jo Sheridan Phone: 0272859273 Email: joanne.sheridan@dairynz.co.nz... read more |
| South Waikato Biz Grow Group |
| 24/09/10 11.00am start |
| Forums for like-minded farmers who want to enhance their skills and career options in the dairy industry. Designed to meet the needs of farmers in sharemilkerand equity partner or new farm owner positions who are looking to speed up their progression in t... read more |
| Otorohanga Biz Start Group |
| 29/09/10 11:00am-1:00pm |
| This session will focus on the different roles and business structures that exist in the dairy industry. By the end of this session we will hope to: ... read more |
| Te Awamutu Biz Start Group |
| 30/09/10 11:00am-1:00pm |
| This session will focus on the different roles and business structures that exist in the dairy industry. By the end of this session we will hope to: ... read more |
| Taumarunui Farm System Discussion Group |
| 07/10/10 10:30am-2:00pm |
| Should we be growing our supplementary feed on farm or buying it in? What should we be considering when deciding what summer crop to grow and where on farm? We'll also take time to review last year's mating performance and plan what we need to be doing th... read more |
| Piopio Farm System Discussion Group |
| 12/10/10 10.45am start |
| Create vision for the group for the season and review the sping just gone, what worked well and what didn't? Gareth and Raywen will update us on how they approached their heifer rearing this year with labour saving tips and how to have healthy calves ye... read more |
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