Curiosity Day with Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee

$0.00

Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9:30am-3pm

An opportunity for farmers, growers and others to find out more about the benefits of innovative farming methods and the impacts they have on soil and water health, the environment and the farm business - registration essential!

How to register: add ticket/s to cart. Click the green trolley that pops up in the bottom right-hand corner. Continue to and complete checkout. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is complete.

Note that it may say “checkout closed”. This is a current tech glitch that we are working on. It should not prevent you from processing your ticket booking.

Any issues or questions please email jo@quorumsense.org.nz to book your spot!

Tuesday 28th November 2023, 9:30am-3pm

An opportunity for farmers, growers and others to find out more about the benefits of innovative farming methods and the impacts they have on soil and water health, the environment and the farm business - registration essential!

How to register: add ticket/s to cart. Click the green trolley that pops up in the bottom right-hand corner. Continue to and complete checkout. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is complete.

Note that it may say “checkout closed”. This is a current tech glitch that we are working on. It should not prevent you from processing your ticket booking.

Any issues or questions please email jo@quorumsense.org.nz to book your spot!

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee and Quorum Sense are hosting an information day for curious farmers to learn more about the benefits of regenerative farming practices.

Subjects covered will include:

  • Improved farm practices and management for healthier soils and freshwater

  • Alternative & innovative wintering options with cost comparisons

  • Soil health and how it impacts on-farm resilience to climate change and extreme weather events

  • Low nitrogen all grass systems and multi-species pastures

  • Techniques to help meet criteria for reducing GHG emissions

The day will involve a morning workshop held at Glentunnel Community Centre followed by a field trip to Scarlett dairy farm who are using regenerative farming practices.

9:30am Registration and refreshments at Glentunnel Community Centre
10am Workshop Start
PM Farm visit to Scarletts’ dairy farm, Hororata
3pm Event closed and refreshments on farm

Speakers at the event will include:

  • Dr Charles ‘Merf’ Merfield - Future Farming Trust, BHU, Lincoln University-discussing soil & plant health

  • Deane & Melissa- dairy farmers talking about changes they have made on farm, new wintering systems and the benefits they have had.

  • Canaan Ahu from Soil Matters talking about nutrients and soil fertility

Registration for this event is essential, please ensure you register for your FREE ticket to attend.