B+LNZ Tararua Farming for Profit Field Day: The move to more cattle for parasite management

Event category
Field day
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Join us to visit a farm that is wanting to make the move towards farming more cattle as part of their parasite management strategy. This is being driven by a combination of factors and we aim to explore these. 

We also aim to discuss all the various considerations when looking at more cattle in a farm system. We will be joined by various experts to share their knowledge about the topics. 

Topics

  • Farming more cattle – impacts on the farm system.
  • Financing and Share farming options for cattle.
  • Farming with drench resistance.
  • An introduction to collars for cows on hill country.

Speakers

  • Ross Harrington – ANZ.
  • Matt Carroll – Baker Ag.
  • Simon Marshall  – Vet Services Dannevirke
  • Halter New Zealand.
  • Mikaela Greig – B+LNZ (Mikaela will share their share-farming journey).
  • Lesley and Nick Coppell – Farmer hosts.

Meeting spot

 We will be meeting at the woolshed – 1311 Hinemoa Valley Road, Pahiatua.

Farm tour 

Short farm tour – four wheel drive utes required. 

BBQ and refreshments to follow.

Registration 

Registration is essential. 

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