17 May 2024
21 May 2024
Alastair and Ann Reeves of Reeves Farm, Waikato Regional Supreme Winner Open Day
Come along and see first hand how Alastair and Ann have developed a highly resilient farming business that is profitable while enhancing the surrounding environment.
Topics covered:
• Changing stock policies and using crops to be more resilient to a changing climate
• People and farming – growing the Growing Future Farming programme – Jo Johnstone
• Tree planting, both exotics and natives, and how they fit into the Emission Trading Scheme
– Dan Gaddum, Forest 360
• Understanding what is required to breed low methane sheep and how production has continued to improve – John McEwan, AgResearch
• Marketing opportunities around sustainable agriculture – Greg Smith, Bremworth, and Megan Bates, Silver Fern Farms
All welcome, please join us!
WHEN
Tuesday 21st May 2024
SCHEDULE
10:30: Tea & coffee, morning tea provided by Te Akau PTA
11am: Welcome and introduction followed by farm tour Approx
2.30pm: BBQ lunch, provided by Silver Fern Farms Farm tour is weather
dependent, 4WD vehicles only.
WHERE
Reeves Farm, 841 Waimai Valley, RD2, Ngaruawahia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qe578Bjevu28rWjj8
BIOSECURITY
Please ensure all vehicles and footwear are clean to comply with biosecurity requirements.
RSVP
For catering purposes, please RSVP to Lana Ball,
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