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DAIRY DIARY
by AgriHQ
June 2023
June 6, 7 and 8 – Agrihealth
Mastitis Roadshow, Gore, Oamaru and Ashburton
Join Dr Steve Cranefield and Dr Katie Saunders for AgriHealth’s 2023 Mastitis Roadshow.
Hear practical advice to help NZ farmers produce more milk of higher quality and achieve milk premiums. Info at https://agrihealth-7847123.hs-sites.com/mastitisroadshow
June 6 and 12 – DairyNZ
Find out more about a Better BW for dairy farmers, Waikato and Lincoln
Time to have your say at a Better Breeding Worth discussion
Join us in-person to learn more about DairyNZ and NZAEL’s proposal to improve Breeding Worth and genetic gain for Kiwi dairy farmers.
Info at www.dairyevents.co.nz
June 6 and 7 – DairyNZ
A Kai and a Korero, Bulls and Mangatainoka
DairyNZ is hosting a series of hui to support Māori in the dairy sector to build capability, equip their people and achieve their goals on farm.
We welcome all trustees and directors of Māori dairying entities and their managers, contract milkers, sharemilkers and staff to attend and connect for a kai and a korero. Supporting this generation of Māori and the next to thrive in the dairy sector is an important part of building a better future for our industry.
Info at www.dairyevents.co.nz
June 7 – DairyNZ
Northland Agricultural Research Farm
Details to be confirmed
This project commenced June 2021. It compares the productivity, profitability and impact on people and the environment on three farms.
Info at www.dairyevents.co.nz
June 8 – DairyNZ
Business by the Numbers – Online
Get practical techniques and confidence to manage the numbers in an agribusiness.
Step through the process of preparing and monitoring accurate farm budgets to stay on top of farm finances. Have confidence in achieving longer-term goals such as self-employment or growing your farming business. Three part-days online.
Info at www.dairyevents.co.nz
June 9 – Dairy Women’s Network
Working with NAIT and MINDA, Otago
Come and join us for a workshop on how to get the best out of NAIT and MINDA.
Ospri and LIC will show you how NAIT and MINDA can work together to help with all your herd movements so you are always up with the regulations. They will also help answer any questions that you may have.
Info at www.dwn.co.nz/events
June 13-15 – DairyNZ
Mark and Measure, Queenstown.
Spend quality time on your farm business at this three-day workshop in Queenstown
This course is now full. Please contact phoebe.hall@dairynz. co.nz to go on the waitlist (we do have cancellations from time to time).
Mark and Measure is a three-day course to help you learn key business concepts and skills, and gain confidence to achieve your unique picture of personal and business success.
Info at www.dairyevents.co.nz
June 28-29 – South Island Dairy Event
SIDE 2023, Invercargill
Run by farmers for farmers, SIDE lines up industry experts for keynote addresses, networking sessions and practical workshops in a revitalized format. Presenters include farmers, researchers, consultants, veterinarians, accountants and scientists. The interactive style of the workshops encourages plenty of discussion and the exchange of ideas. The programme is designed to promote thinking and debate, as well as provide a space for like-minded farmers to network and find inspiration and motivation.
SIDE presents a unique opportunity to connect and engage with a diverse group of farmers.
BrightSIDE is also being held during the event. BrightSIDE is all about inspiring, encouraging and uplifting those starting out in dairying to show them the positive side and the opportunities that a dairying career can provide. It will give attendees the drive and confidence in themselves to progress.
Info at https://www.side.org.nz/
