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Events

Tight Management Farm Field Day - Pukekohe
10/03/10  10.30 - 1.30pm
This is the fourth of regular on-farm field days aimed at helping you make the most of a typical summer, and ensure your farming business is in the best shoape possible. This event will cover: * Discussion on tactical decisions at a local level * Wha... read more

Once A Day Specliaist Group - Northland
10/03/10  11am - 2pm
This farm is split calving and are in their first season OAD milking. Come along and hear their experiences and give them feedback. Topics include what's the right calving date for OAD & Winter feed options? Everyone Welcome. For more information con... read more

Golden Bay Farm Systems Group
10/03/10  11.00am - 2.00pm
Making the most of March • What are the farm’s key decisions to optimise the rest of the season? o Decision rules o Targets o How they are implemented? • Update from the Tight Management campaign • TopSIDE - the benefits of attending Please bring your l... read more

Te Awamutu Tight Management "Capturing the Cash" field day
10/03/10  11:00 - 1:00
This is the fourth field day on the Morgan's property. This farm will act as a focus for discussion on tactical decision making on farm in an environment of tight management. Refer DairyNZ website for more details and to register for regular updates on w... read more

Temuka / Geraldine Pasture Plus Group
10/03/10  10.45am – 1.00pm
The countdown begins... • Leading up to drying off, which boxes do we still need to tick?  Feed budgets  Recruiting staff for next season  Strategy for Body Condition Score • What’s been happening on farm? • Please bring your InCalf Fertility Focus Rep... read more

Pukekohe - Body Condition Score Workshop
10/03/10  10.30am – 1.30pm
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

Allandale Farm Walk - Oamaru
11/03/10  10.45am – 1.00pm
The countdown begins... • Leading up to drying off, which boxes do we still need to tick?  Feed budgets  Recruiting staff for next season  Strategy for Body Condition Score • Find out what’s been happening on Allandale Farm since the last walk Contact... read more

Nelson Farm Systems Group
11/03/10  11.00am - 2.00pm
Making the most of March • What are the farm’s key decisions to optimise the rest of the season? o Decision rules o Targets o How they are implemented? • Update from the Tight Management campaign • TopSIDE - the benefits of attending Please bring your l... read more

Tight Management Field day - Ngatea
11/03/10  10.30-1.30pm
Ending the Season with Style.....Catch up with this farm's progress though the season both financially and physically. This day will help set you up for the rest of without compromising next season's potential. BBQ lunch provided For more information co... read more

Matakana Island Field trip
11/03/10 - 12/03/10  10.30-1.30pm
Starting with the TM4TT field day at Ngatea this trip will include visits to high performing farms in the Waikato/Rotorua areas. For more information contact: Wilma Foster 021 246 2147... read more

Whenuakura Discussion Group - South Taranaki
11/03/10  11.00am
Whole farm assessment - a systemised approach assessing a farm business in line with their goals and identifying key areas for improvement. Topics include:  Managing a dry farm and buying dairy cows.  Please bring your lunch. Contact: Stev... read more

Tight Management Farm Field Day - Greytown
11/03/10  11.00am
This is the fourth in a series of on farm field days aimed at helping you make informed, timely decisions to keep your farming business in the best shape possible. Topics include: Mating results update - What has worked and what hasn't? Financial upda... 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

Mangorei Discussion Group - North Taranaki
12/03/10  10.30am
Discussing the Erb's farm system. Covering key seasonal issues.Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 0212762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz ... 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

Eureka - Body Condition Score Workshop
12/03/10  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

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

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

Kaupokonui-Otakeho Discussion Group - Coastal Taranaki
16/03/10  10.30am
Topic: Getting cows to condition score 5 for calving.  The Okaiawa discussion group will join us today. Contact: Ali NewportPhone: 021 2765832Email: alicia.newport@dairynz.co.nz... 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

Okaiawa Discussion Group - South Taranaki
16/03/10  10.30am
Topic: Getting cows to condition score 5 for calving. This group will join the Kaupokonui/Otakeho discussion group. ... 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

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

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

NZDIA Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa SMOTY Field Day
16/03/10  10.30am
An opportunity to see our top regional sharemilker's business and what makes them successful. Contact: Leo Hendrikse Phone: 021 2864346 Email: leo.hendrikse@dairynz.co.nz... 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

Kakaramea Discussion Group - South Taranaki
17/03/10  11.00am
Discussing the Symes' farm system and key seaonsal issues. Contact: Steve Canton Phone: 021 2465663 Email: stephen.canton@dairynz.co.nz... 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

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

Atiamuri Pasture Plus Discussion Group
18/03/10  11.00am - 1.30pm
Looking at feed wedges, hands on condition scoring, drying off triggersand review of feed wedges For more information contact: Denis Collins 0274 922 907... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Awards Dinner - Top of the South / West Coast
22/03/10  6.30pm
Book a place at this dinner and find out who won…... 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

NZDIA Hawkes Bay/Wairarapa FMOTY Field day
23/03/10  10.30am
An opportunity to see our top regional farm manager and what makes him successful. Contact: Leo Hendrikse Phone: 021 2864346 Email: leo.hendrikse@dairynz.co.nz... 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

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

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

Tikorangi Discussion Group - North Taranaki
23/03/10  11.00am
Discussing the farm system. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz ... read more

Urenui Discussion Group - North Taranaki
24/03/10  11.00am
Discussing the Herman's farm system. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Eketahuna Discussion Group - Wairarapa
24/03/10  10.30am
Whole farm assessment. Please bring your lunch. Contact: Leo Hendrikse Phone: 021 2864346 Email: leo.hendrikse@dairynz.co.nz... read more

NZDIA Awards Dinner - Canterbury / North Otago
24/03/10  6.30pm
Book a place at this dinner and find out who won…... read more

Tight Management Farm Field Day - Edendale
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

NZDIA Manawatu/Horowhenua/Rangitikei SMOTY Field Day
25/03/10  10.30am
An opportunity to see our top regional sharemilkers and what makes them successful. Contact: Scott Ridsdale Phone: 027 4999020 Email: scott.ridsdale@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Bellblock Discussion Group - North Taranaki
25/03/10  10.30am
Discussing the Thompson's farm system. Covering seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

NZDIA Awards Dinner - Otago
26/03/10  6.30pm
Book a place at this dinner and find out who won…... 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

NZDIA Awards Dinner - Southland
27/03/10  6.00pm
Book a place at this dinner and find out who won…... read more

Tauranga Hills Farm System Group
29/03/10  10.30-1.30pm
Seasonal Management For more information contact: Wilma Foster 021 246 2147... 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

Masterton/Carterton Discussion Group - Wairarapa
30/03/10  10.30am
Regular discussion group, covering seasonal issues. Please bring your lunch. Contact: Leo Hendrikse Phone: 021 2864346 Email: leo.hendrikse@dairynz.co.nz... 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

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

NZDIA Manawatu/Horowhenua/Rangitikei FMOTY Field Day
31/03/10  10.30am
An opportunity to see our top regional farm managers and what makes them successful. Contact: Scott Ridsdale Phone: 027 4999020 Email: scott.ridsdale@dairynz.co.nz... 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

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

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

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

Tariki-Ratapiko Discussion Group - North Taranaki
07/04/10  10.30am
Discussing the Knowles farm system. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

NZDIA FMOTY Field Day - Canterbury / North Otago
07/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

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

South Waikato Practical Effluent Workshop
08/04/10  10.30-2pm
We will look at practical solutions to effluent management including industry professionals and mini workshops/displays. Contact Murray Holt 0274 832 205... 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

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

Midhurst Dicussion Group - North Taranaki
09/04/10  11.00am
Discussing the Ulenberg's farm system and seasonal issues. ... read more

NZDIA FMOTY Field Day - Otago
09/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

NZDIA SMOTY Field Day - Otago
12/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

Mangorei Discussion Group - North Taranaki
13/04/10  10.30am
Dicussing the Proffitt's farm system. Covering seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 0212762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@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

NZDIA SMOTY Field Day - Top of the South / West Coast
13/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

NZDIA SMOTY Field Day - Canterbury / North Otago
14/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

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

Toko Discussion Group - North Taranaki
14/04/10  10.30am
Discussing the Attrill's farm system and seasonal issues.... 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

NZDIA SMOTY Field Day - Southland
15/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... read more

NZDIA FMOTY Field Day - Top of the South / West Coast
16/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... 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

NZDIA FMOTY Field Day - Southland
22/04/10  TBA
Why did they win? Come along to these field days and see for yourselves…Winners to be announced at the awards dinner. ... read more

Kakaramea Discussion Group - South Taranaki
22/04/10  11.00am
Discussing the Hurley's farm system and key seasonal issues. Contact: Steve Canton Phone: 021 2465663 Email: stephen.canton@dairynz.co.nz... 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

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

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

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

Tikorangi Discussion Group - North Taranaki
29/04/10  11.00am
Discussing the Hedley's farm system.  Covering key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 021 2762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Urenui Discussion Group - North Taranaki
30/04/10  11.00am
Discussing the Main/Elsworth farm system. Covering key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 021 2762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Waharoa Farm Systems Group
04/05/10  11am -2pm
Annual fishing trip... 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

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

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

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

Mokotua Farm Systems Discussion Group
11/05/10  11.00am - 1.00pm
To be advised... 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

Mangorei Discussion Group - North Taranaki
18/05/10  10.30am
Discussing the Barrett's farm system. Covering key seasonal issues.Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 0212762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@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

Kaimata Discussion Group - North Taranaki
27/05/10  10.30am
Discussing the Kennedy's farm system. Covering any key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 021 2762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Tariki-Ratapiko Discussion Group - North Taranaki
31/05/10  10.30am
Discussing the Clegg's farm system. Covering any key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 021 2762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... read more

Egmont Village Discussion Group - North Taranaki
02/06/10  10.30am
Discussing the White's farm system. Covering key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: Johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... 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

Midhurst Discussion Group - North Taranaki
03/06/10  11.00am
Discussing the Hunger's farm system and seasonal issues. ... read more

Toko Discussion Group - North Taranaki
04/06/10  10.30am
Discussing the Gilbert's farm system and seasonal issues. ... read more

Tikorangi Discussion Group - North Taranaki
09/06/10  11.00am
Discussing the Hamblyn's farm system. Covering key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-EbelingPhone: 021 2762395Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@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

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

Kakaramea Discussion Group - South Taranaki
10/06/10  10.00am
Cow conditions score rally. Assessing condition score of cows and how to reach condition score 5 at calving. Contact: Steve Canton Phone: 021 2465663 Email: stephen.canton@dairynz.co.nz... 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

Egmont Village Discussion Group - North Taranaki
08/07/10  10.30am
Discussing the Coombes' farm system. Covering key seasonal issues. Contact: Jo Deutz-Ebeling Phone: 021 2762395 Email: johanna.deutz-ebeling@dairynz.co.nz... 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

Toko Discussion Group - North Taranaki
15/07/10  10.30am
Discussing the Topless' farm system and seasonal issues. Winter BBQ... 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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