Dairy Exporter April 2021

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Full stream ahead for Farmers’ Forum Words by: Sharon Morrell

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or Kiwi dairy farmers to continue leading the world, we need practical solutions and insight into future change. This year, DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum has both, while being an exciting mix of great speakers, interactive workshops, livestream events and webinars for farmers nationwide. This year’s forum is a one-day conference on Thursday, April 29, in Hamilton. The event is free for DairyNZ levy payers and their staff to attend. It is a great chance to hear about the latest changes both on and off-farm, key global trends affecting dairy and some practical farming solutions too, as well as a chance to talk with members of the board and national and local staff. On that date, Southland farmers will also be able to attend a Farmers’ Forum event in Invercargill. This will include a livestream of keynote speakers and topical local discussions. I really enjoy these events, as it gives me a chance to catch up with farmers and discuss what is happening on their farms, especially as we think toward the future and prepare for the new season coming. I am particularly excited for this year’s theme of ‘Sustaining success – strategies for New Zealand dairy farmers to continue leading the world’. This event provides an opportunity to hear about how the world is changing and provide practical ideas to apply onfarm to stay on top of your game in our fast moving world. We also have some excellent keynote speakers at the event, with leading NZ economist Cameron Bagrie and best-selling science author and television presenter, Dr Michelle Dickinson (aka ‘Nanogirl’). Cameron Bagrie will give an overview of current and coming economic trends, and how these will affect farmers. Michelle Dickinson will discuss the role of innovation, science and technology in meeting the challenges we face and creating practical solutions. We also have an exciting session planned, covering the journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the

“We also have some excellent keynote speakers at the event, with leading NZ economist Cameron Bagrie and best-selling science author and television presenter, Dr Michelle Dickinson (aka ‘Nanogirl’).” opportunities and challenges around that. At the Hamilton conference, you can also join discussions at two of eight workshops. Workshop topics cover the latest science, environmental change, genetic improvement, business skills, being a great boss and more.

TWO FREE WEBINARS This year, our Farmers’ Forum also includes two free interactive webinars available for farmers from across NZ, which will showcase the event’s economic insights and scientific solutions. Webinar one: Thursday May 6, 7-8pm. DairyNZ’s economics team will share insights on the competitiveness of NZ’s dairy sector when compared to key international competitors, and how we can adapt to keep leading the world.

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Sharon Morrell, DairyNZ general manager – farm performance.

Webinar two: Thursday May 13, 7-8pm. DairyNZ’s science team will share the latest science-based solutions to common farming challenges coming at you every day. Our forums are always popular events, so don’t miss your chance to attend. You can see our programme and register at dairynz. co.nz/farmersforum. • Sharon Morrell is a DairyNZ general manager – farm performance, based in Rotorua. 129


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From dryoff to payoff

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Connecting farmers with the right staff

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Why should you hire a farm adviser?

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Full stream ahead for Farmers’ Forum

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Beefing up the dairy calf crop at Kintore Farm

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Vets Voice: Prevent toxic nitrate shock

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Cows stand their ground in pugging study

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EVOLVE at SIDE conference, Ashburton

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CO Diary: Wintering practices improve

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Share farmer: Ann & Scott Henderson

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Trainee: Sophie White

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Trainee: Mattes Groenendijk

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Share farmer: John Wyatt

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Dairy manager: Diego Raul Gomez Salinas

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Trainee: Sydney Porter

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Dairy manager: Leon McDonald

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Share farmer: Manoj Kumar & Sumit Kamboj

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Share farmer: Sam Howard

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Trainee: Josh Wilkinson

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Trainee: Tayla Flight

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Dairy manager: Mark Rivers

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Dairy manager: Christopher Gerard Vila

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Dairy manager: Hayden Goodall

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Trainee: Dayna Rowe

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Share farmer: Reuben and Deb Connolly

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Share farmer: Rachael Foy

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Dairy manager: Stephanie Walker

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