Events
| Hinds Farm Systems Group |
| 09/02/10 10.45am - 1.00pm |
| Moving with the timesNew technology is constantly being developed to help minimise risks to your business.• Find out how Lillston farm use some of the latest technology, from irrigation monitoring to an effluent irrigation management system Growing more g... read more |
| Tight Management Farm Field Day - Tapanui |
| 16/02/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Can you construct an effective effluent pond for under $17,000?• Constructing an effective effluent pond for under $17,000 that meets Otago Regional Council permitted activity rules• What are the permitted activity rules?• Outline of pond construction and... read more |
| Fairlie Farm Systems Group |
| 17/02/10 10.45am -1.00pm |
| Managing the variability From feast to famine - managing ever changing pasture growth rates• Matching feed supply and demand - tweaking the stocking rate• An update on the most recent results from the Ravensdown Eco-N trials &n... read more |
| Lumsden Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 17/02/10 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Should we be feeding supplements? Summer Dry - Strategies to have in place to minimise the impact. Are there options you haven’t considered? Supplements – are these giving the best return? Contact: Desiree Moseley Phone: 0212255186 Email: desiree.mose... read more |
| Southland Demonstration Farm Focus Day |
| 18/02/10 10.15am – 1.00pm |
| SDF – the next step.. Production / Financial update - Seasonal update and comparisons to past years Pasture / Feed Quality- Key messages from 2.5 years of pasture analysis from SDF and Southland Monitor Farms Mating Analysis / Replacement Decisions: - ... read more |
| Effluent Field Day - Maruia/Springs Junction |
| 18/02/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Practical Effluent Field Days The effluent from 100 cows can produce around $6,000 worth of nutrients a year. Are you capturing its full potential? Learn how to boost farm profits, improve nutrient efficiency and create a sustainable dairying operation. ... read more |
| Paretai Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 18/02/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Setting up for autumn• Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion• Turnips - how do they fit into this operation?• Supplements - feeding supplements in autumn• Options for obtaining cow condition score 5 next calving
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| Murchison Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 19/02/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| The key to successful pasture renovation is to do it well!!! • What are the important factors to consider at the time of renovating the pasture? • What are the economic benefits of pasture renovation? • Discuss the pasture renovation checklist that farme... read more |
| Milton Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 23/02/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| How have Gareth & Nicola grown their business? • Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion • Condition scoring cows – a demonstration by Clutha Vets and options for obtaining a 5 next calving • Feeding supplements ... read more |
| Browns/ Hedgehope Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 23/02/10 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Pasture management - strategies going into autumn Review of mating - how did it go? Plan ahead - It's not too early while this season is still fresh. A variable summer - put strategies in place on farm to minimise the impact Contact: Desiree Moseley P... read more |
| Matau Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 24/02/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| Setting up for autumn • Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion • Condition scoring cows - options for obtaining a 5 next calving • Supplements - feeding supplements in the autumn • Eco-N - what are the benefits? ... read more |
| Tairei Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 25/02/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| Setting up for autumn • Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion • Condition scoring cows - options for obtaining a 5 next calving • Supplements - feeding supplements in the autumn Contact: Caroline Hadley Phone: ... read more |
| Otautau/Opio Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 25/02/10 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Come along to the first discussion group of the year Pasture management - strategies going into autumn Review of mating - how did it go? Plan ahead - It's not too early while this season is still fresh. A variable summer - put strategies in place on farm... read more |
| Edendale Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 01/03/10 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Come along to the first discussion group of the year Pasture management - strategies going into autumn Review of mating - how did it go? Plan ahead - It's not too early while this season is still fresh. A variable summer - put strategies in place on farm... read more |
| West Otago Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 02/03/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| Setting up for autumn/winter • Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion • Condition scoring cows - options for obtaining a 5 next calving • Supplements - feeding supplements in the autumn using a herd home Contact:... read more |
| Time outSIDE - Canterbury |
| 03/03/10 9.45am - 2.00pm |
| Time outSIDE is organised by SIDE’s dairy farmer network and is targeted at young dairy farmers and people new to dairying. Five practical and interactive workshops will be offered during the day:• Ins and outs of the cow shed• Know your Ws• Milk, mastiti... read more |
| Time outSIDE - North Otago |
| 03/03/10 9.45am - 2.00pm |
| Time outSIDE is organised by SIDE’s dairy farmer network and is targeted at young dairy farmers and people new to dairying. Five practical and interactive workshops will be offered during the day:• Ins and outs of the cow shed• Know your Ws• Milk, mastiti... read more |
| Time outSIDE - West Coast |
| 03/03/10 9.45am - 2.00pm |
| Time outSIDE is organised by SIDE’s dairy farmer network and is targeted at young dairy farmers and people new to dairying. Five practical and interactive workshops will be offered during the day:• Ins and outs of the cow shed• Know your Ws• Milk, mastiti... read more |
| Time outSIDE - Southland |
| 03/03/10 9.45am - 2.00pm |
| Time outSIDE is organised by SIDE’s dairy farmer network and is targeted at young dairy farmers and people new to dairying. Five practical and interactive workshops will be offered during the day:• Ins and outs of the cow shed• Know your Ws• Milk, mastiti... read more |
| Reefton Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 04/03/10 11.00am - 1.30pm |
| Your farm business… • What makes up its key components? • What are the current issues and what solutions are there looking forward? • Better decision making by doing better analysis Please bring your lunch Contact: Alexis Perez Phone: 021 277 2894 Ema... read more |
| North Gore Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 04/03/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| What is the most profitable system for a summer dry farm with no irrigation? • Feed options for summer/autumn • Herd reproductive performance - bring your Fertility Focus Report for discussion • Condition scoring cows - options for obtaining a 5 next calv... read more |
| Tight Management Farm Field Day - Telford |
| 11/03/10 11.00am-1.30pm |
| Constructing an effective effluent system that meets ORC permitted activity rules • What are the permitted activity rules? • Outline of Telford’s effluent system • Soil fertility – the gains of spreading effluent • Eco-N – what are the benefits? • Finan... read more |
| Wallacetown/ Thornbury Farm Systems Discussion Group |
| 12/03/10 11.00am - 1.00pm |
| Come along to the first discussion group of the year Pasture management - strategies going into autumn Review of mating - how did it go? Plan ahead - It's not too early while this season is still fresh. A variable summer - put strategies in place on farm... read more |
| TopSIDE - Nelson |
| 14/04/10 12.30 - 5.30pm |
| Bringing a taste of SIDE to Nelson and the West CoastPresentations from the 2009 SIDE main event, as rated by farmer evaluation, are being planned for Nelson and the West Coast. If you haven’t attended the main SIDE, take this chance to experience some of... read more |
| WestSIDE - West Coast |
| 15/04/10 12.30 - 5.30pm |
| Bringing a taste of SIDE to Nelson and the West CoastPresentations from the 2009 SIDE main event, as rated by farmer evaluation, are being planned for Nelson and the West Coast. If you haven’t attended the main SIDE, take this chance to experience some of... 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 |
| 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 |
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