B+LNZ Central Otago Farming for Profit Field Day: Unlocking potential – the power of data-driven decision-making at Ida Valley Station

Event category
Field day
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Learn how the Paterson family has transformed Ida Valley Station into an efficient modern farming operation. 

Join us for an insightful event at Ida Valley Station, where the Paterson family has transformed their farm into a modern, efficient operation. Discover how data-driven decision-making and innovative farming practices are unlocking new potential for success.

Event highlights

  • Hill Country Development: Learn how the Paterson family has overcome the challenges of declining productivity in their hill country through strategic development.
  • Maximizing Potential with Farmax: Understand the power of farm system modelling to identify new opportunities and see how it's being used to optimize performance at Ida Valley Station.
  • Harnessing the Value of EID: Explore how electronic identification (EID) is helping farmers unlock the full potential of their sheep flocks for improved productivity and profitability.

Guest speakers

  • Phil Tither (AgFirst) – Renowned agribusiness consultant and leading Farmax expert based in Hawkes Bay.
  • Paul Crick – Wairarapa farmer, B+LNZ Farmer Council Executive Chair, and passionate advocate for the use of EID.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain valuable insights to take your farming operation to the next level.

Registration

Registrations essential.