New Zealand dairy farmers could lead the global move to new production systems that deliver twice the food from half the water and soil, according to Australian science author Julian Cribb, who will speak at the DairyNZ Farmers' Forum in Hamilton on May 8-9.
Other speakers will include Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor, Climate Change Minister James Shaw, Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon, Tatua chairman Stephen Allen, Fonterra chairman John Wilson, Open Country Dairy CEO Steve Koekemoer, Westland Milk Products CEO Toni Brendish and Miraka CEO Richard Wyeth.
The Farmers' Forum is free to levy paying dairy farmers and their staff. Registrations are essential. To view the programme or register, visit www.dairynz.co.nz/farmersforum.
Discussion groups
DairyNZ Northland discussion groups meeting next month are — Far North: Kaikohe, May 8; Maromaku, May 16; Hukerenui, May 18; Kaitaia, Monday, May 30. Whangarei West: Te Kopuru, May 2; Matarau, May 3; Aranga, May 8; Titoki, May 9; Maungaturoto, May 16; Mid-Western, May 17; Tangiteroria, May 22; Ruawai, May 23.