7 May 2025
Come along and learn more about this award-winning beef farm in Kōkopu, Whangārei. The Pyes will share how they find balance between profitability, environmental stewardship and farm efficiency.
WHEN
Wednesday 7 May 2025
SCHEDULE
10.00am Sign in and cuppa
10.20am Housekeeping, mihi and introductions
10.30am Rob and Mandy Pye
11.00am Farm tour & presentations
1.00pm Closing & lunch, courtesy of Silver Fern Farms & Rabobank
WHERE
Mangere Falls Farm
638 Knight Road
RD9, Whangarei 0179
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4dCDGYh3HUPPpBaz7
BIOSECURITY
Please ensure all vehicles and footwear are clean to comply with biosecurity requirements.
VEHICLES
4WDs required for the farm tour, please carpool where you can.
RSVP
For catering purposes please RSVP to Ellie Ball, northland@bfea.org.nz
The open day will include an overview from Rob and Mandy Pye and Alison Whiteford (B+LNZ) as well as a farm tour.
Guest speakers include:
• Northland Regional Council – Freshwater and funding
• Kaipara Moana Remediation – Reducing sedimentation and siltation in the Kaipara Moana
• Silver Fern Farms – Environmental leadership in farming: benefits & impact
All welcome, please join us!