Events

An introduction to the BCI scheme, followed by an Irrigation Calibration & Maintenance Session

What does an A grade farm look like? Malcolm Cairns is opening his gate so you can see how Good Management Practise can be good for both your business and the environment

Irrigation Calibration & Maintenance - Bucket Testing Morning & Afternoon Sessions A practical workshop led by irrigation expert Paul Reese designed to get the most out of your irrigation water. The workshop will cover basics of irrigation maintenance and demonstrate how you can do a bucket test to maximise efficiency. The workshop is a mix […]

Speakers will cover 12 topics including Farming with herbicide resistance, Ramularia in barley and Weed control and desiccation in white clover. There are also a number of sponsored demonstration sites from machinery, fertiliser, grain and seed, irrigation and precision agriculture companies. For further information contact the FAR office. Phone: 03 345 5784 or Email: admin@far.org.nz

Canlac Holdings - Tony Coltman, 454 Old South Road, Dunsandel. SN 37427 A case study example of a high performing farm that has reduced its environmental footprint• An opportunity to explore what is behind Canlac Holdings' high performance and lower footprint * • How other farmers in the catchment are adjusting their system to reduce […]