Northland Pastoral Events Calendar

March 2010

Wednesday 10 : DairyNZ Once A Day Specliaist Group - Northland
11am - 2pm at Roger Brown's Farm, Jubilee Rd, Opuawhanga (off Whananaki North Rd ) SN17115. 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
Contact Gareth Baynham on 027 442 0556

Friday 12 : DairyNZ Kokopu Farm Systems Group
10.30am - 1.30pm, at Murray and Marcel Douglas, McCardle Rd, Whangarei, SN 13412. Farming out of the drought. This is an opportunity to get off farm and share ideas on how to set up your farm for maximum profitable production next season with fellow farmers and professionals
Contact James Mwendwa on 021 816 365

Thursday 18 : Young Guns Specialist Group - Lower Northland
11am to 2pm at Cameron Mitchell on Bruce Paton's property, 758 Okahukura Rd, Tapora, RD7 Wellsford. S/N 16227. 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 Swney on 021 242 5719

Tuesday 23 : M&WNZ National Sheep & Beef Council AGM
1pm to 4:30pm at Panorama Motor Inn, 59 Awakino Road, Te Kuiti. AGM followed by barbecue and speakers (TBC)
Contact Gary Walton on 03 357 0692

Wednesday 24 : Meat & Wool New Zealand AGM
8am to 6pm at Waitomo Arts & Culutral Centre, King Street, Te Kuiti. With key note speakers, lunch at 12.30pm and farm tour from 2pm to 4.30pm, followed by a BBQ.
Contact Stephanie Kuttner on 04 474 0833

April 2010

Tuesday 1 to Monday 5 : Royal Easter Show
ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Auckland
Contacbt Gaylene Ashton on 09 623 7697

Wednesday 21 : Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards Ceremony
6pm start, Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands, places available, $40 per person.
Contact Gayle Farrell on 027 4705 354

To advise of upcoming events, contact Tania on 027 2555 613 or
email: tania.robson13@gmail.com