B+LNZ Manawatu Farming for Profit Field Day

Smart feeding, strong finishing: a Halcombe farm field day.

Join us for an engaging afternoon to talk all things cropping, regrassing and feed management on a Halcombe property where they have a strong focus on finishing. 

Hosts:  Scott and Fritha Linklater

Topics

The day will include: 

• Learn about how the Linklaters run their operation.
• A farmer panel on spring/summer feed and forage management, with a focus on different policies to navigate this.
• A cropping contractors’ perspective.
• Dr Lydia Cranston – Massey university Senior lecturer in sheep production systems, will discuss science and research around agronomy and grazing management.
• Farm safety and demonstration of tools available to minimize the risks – particularly around quad bikes.
• The day will conclude with a BBQ and refreshments, thanks to Iplex.

Registration

Registration is essential.