Dr John Roche from DairyNZ, Dr Jim Gibbs from Lincoln University and Dr Terry Hughes from Synlait will present unbiased and research-based information to farmers in Darfield and Ashburton.
DairyNZ consulting officer for Western Canterbury, Juliette Lee, says the events will separate fact from fiction. "These meetings are a new and different format – with no fixed subjects to be presented and a very short introduction, they are based around the audience asking any question they like, and speakers answering these with the available science," says Lee.
"This provides a great opportunity for farmers to get information specific to their farm.
"Considering the calibre of the speakers and their varied backgrounds, I don't think there will be any questions that they couldn't answer."
An insight into the potential pitfalls and opportunities to better use supplementary feed will also be given. "Farmers are inundated with information on what to feed their cows and the experts will be able to cut through this by relaying information from on-farm research."
Event details:
Thursday, November 22
Darfield Recreation and Community Centre
92 North Terrace
Darfield
Thursday, November 29
Ashburton Celtic Rugby Club
Keenans Road
Ashburton
