Learn what extension activities we have planned for the Central South Island (CSI), powered by your local Farmer Council and regional team. These plans are designed to help farmers reach their potential through practical learning, innovation and farmer-to-farmer connection.
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 four key focus areas for CSI.
| People and Capability Supporting the next generation of farmers through leadership development, career progression and practical skills. |
Farm systems Helping farmers improve feed utilisation, livestock performance, genetics and resilient farm systems. |
Technology Providing practical exposure to emerging technologies and innovations that can improve farm performance and profitability. |
| Financial Building confidence around business performance, benchmarking and farm profitability. |
How we’re delivering for farmers
Focus Groups
Small-group learning opportunities designed to help farmers tackle challenges and take action with support from peers and industry experts.
Areas of focus include:
- Financial performance
- Young farmer development
- Lamb survival
- Beef systemisation
- Fine wool
- Parasite management
- Shepherd to Shareholder
Farming for Profit events
Farming for Profit field days and demonstration events focused on practical farm system improvements, technology and business performance. Topics will be selected by local farmer steering groups based on regional priorities.
Learn more about Farming for Profit events. View upcoming local events on B+LNZ’s event calendar.
Workshops and skills development
Farmers will have access to practical learning opportunities including:
- Wormwise
- Feed management
- Genetics and breeding
- Body condition scoring
- Farm business and benchmarking
- Technology adoption
- Shepherd to Shareholder development
View upcoming local events on B+LNZ’s event calendar.
Innovation and technology
A programme of events showcasing emerging technologies and practical tools, helping farmers explore productivity and profitability opportunities in an unbiased environment.
Community and collaboration
Supporting rural communities through partnerships and events that build capability, confidence and wellbeing.
Activities include:
- Growing Future Farmers initiatives
- Rural Support Trust collaboration
- Fearless and Flourishing events
- Support during drought and flood events
- Industry partner field days