These sessions are designed for young shepherds starting their careers and experienced farmers wanting to refresh their skills. These three workshops have a strong production focus and follow on from our previous Shepherd to Shareholder event which focused on investment and equity growth.
Farming is changing fast. By 2035, around half of our 17,000 plus farmers will be over 65, and an estimated $150 billion worth of farm assets is expected to shift to the next generation. It is a massive generational change unlike anything the sector has seen before. To keep our industry strong, we need to make sure young farmers have the confidence and practical skills needed to thrive through this transition.
These workshops are about building the solid, practical skills you can use straight away, learning from people with years of real world experience, and connecting with other farmers to grow your support network. Each session gives you hands-on learning you can put into practice on farm, while also creating a space to meet others, share ideas, and build lasting connections.
They are the foundation for future sessions that will dive deeper into finance and business management.
Workshop One Overview
A practical, hands-on session on what to look for in a sheep when you are killing your dog tuckers. Dog tuckers are expensive. A non-performing sheep is non-performing for a reason, and since you are already killing it, this is the perfect chance to see what is going on inside.
You will leave with the ability to identify common causes of poor performance such as sub clinical Facial Eczema, Johne’s disease, and pleurisy, and understand what these issues might mean for the rest of your flock.
Led by Rachael Fouhy from Tararua Vets, this session brings together her energy, enthusiasm, and years of practical experience as both a vet and a farmer. Her passion for sharing knowledge that is relevant and genuinely useful for local farming businesses will leave you keen to get into your next lot of dog tuckers
Topics covered
- Key indicators to look for when assessing dog tuckers on farm
- How to recognise common causes of poor performance
- What conditions like sub clinical Facial Eczema, Johne’s disease, and pleurisy can tell you about flock health
- How autopsy findings can help guide future management decisions
Registration
Registration is essential for catering purposes.
BBQ and drinks kindly provided by ANZ.