Hundreds of farmers attended this year’s forum where a lineup of thought-provoking speakers explored where the New Zealand dairy sector is heading, the challenges and opportunities farmers face, and how we can prepare and adapt for the future.
Day one: videos and presentations
Hon. Damien O'Connor
Future of dairy farming from government perspective – Priorities for food production.
Cameron Bagrie
Factors affecting the future of dairying – insights from an economist. Download Cameron's presentation
Hon. James Shaw
Climate Change and GHG - Opportunities and challenges for dairy – how we can all work together.
Dairy sector leaders
Stephen Allen, Tatua; Steve Koekemoer, Open Country Dairy; John Wilson, Fonterra; Richard Wyeth: Miraka.
Download Steve Allen or John Wilson's presentation
Farmer panel
Sam Howard, Rachael Foy, George Moss, Carlos and Bernice Delos Santos.
Christopher Luxon
Leadership and sustainability.
Download Christopher’s presentation (video not available).
Day two: videos and presentations
Industry leaders
Katie Milne, Federated Farmers; Corrigan Sowman, Dairy Environment Leaders; Pamela Storey, Dairy Women’s Network.
Day one and two: presentation audio files
Couldn't make it to Farmers' Forum or want to recap? The presentations above were recorded, so while you’re out on the tractor, doing some fencing or having some down time you can listen to the presentations.