Learn what extension activities we have planned for the Southern South Island (SSI), powered by your local Farmer Council and regional team. These plans aim to inspire farmers with the confidence and skills to build profitable, enjoyable and resilient farming businesses.
Your SSI B+LNZ Farmer Council
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Your B+LNZ Regional Team
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What we're focused on
Our extension activities are built around five key focus areas for SSI.
| Farm Systems Supporting farmers to apply the right farm systems for their land type and improve farm performance. |
Innovation Showcasing practical technologies and innovations that support productivity and future-focused farming businesses. |
Connection and Wellbeing Strengthening farmer wellbeing, networks and opportunities for connection across rural communities. |
| Profitability Helping farmers understand profitability drivers and build confidence in business decision-making. |
People Supporting leadership development, succession planning and long-term workforce capability. |
How we’re delivering for farmers
Focus Groups
Small-group learning programmes that help farmers build practical skills and confidence in key areas of farm performance.
Areas of focus include:
- Financial management
- Animal production
- Lamb survival
- Farm systems
- Beef performance
- Parasite management
- People and performance
Learn more about B+LNZ Focus Groups.
Farming for Profit events
Farmer-led events focused on regional priorities and opportunities, designed to help farmers improve farm performance and profitability. Topics will be determined by local steering groups.
Learn more about Farming for Profit events.
Workshops and skills development
Farmers will have access to workshops covering:
- Animal health and nutrition
Pasture management
- Lamb survival
- Parasite management
Dairy beef opportunities
- Genetics and data-driven decision-making
- Artificial intelligence and technology
- Financial literacy and business management
- Leadership and people management
View upcoming local events on B+LNZ’s website.
Innovation and technology
A range of field days, workshops and learning opportunities will showcase practical tools, technology and data-driven approaches that farmers can apply within their own businesses.
Community and collaboration
Connecting farmers through events, networking opportunities and partnerships that support wellbeing, resilience and peer learning.
Activities include:
- Southern Ladies Long Lunch.
- Showcase events.
- Community partnerships.
- Farmer networking opportunities.