Issue 210 | June 2025

Issue 210 | June 2025

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Executive Committee Report >>

Mark McCoard provides this month's update in Stagline.

Industry Conference, 13 – 14 May >>

Another industry conference is over, but this year was a special one, combining a mix of the past, present and future as the 50th year of the NZDFA was marked.

Letter to the DINZ Board – NZDFA Position on Climate Change Policy >>

A letter and statement was sent to the Paddy Boyd, Chair of the DINZ Board on 16 June 2025. The letter is supported by NZDFA branches.

Field days galore >>

Post-conference, several field days have taken place around the country: The Benefits of Multi-Species Livestock Farming | Ballance Farm Environment Awards - Southland Regional Supreme Winner Open Day | Weaning, Ticks and Velvet

Farmers and rural leaders urged to seize opportunity to shape the future of freshwater regulation >>

The Coalition Government has launched Phase 2 of their targeted changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and freshwater regulation reforms. Public consultation is now underway and runs until 27 July 2025 and includes 26 proposals across three key areas: infrastructure and development, the primary sector, and freshwater.

2025 Next Generation Programme >>

Registrations now open! To be based out of Blenheim, Marlborough (New Zealand's sunniest town in 2024!) on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August, the programme will include farm visits and some theory alongside a social evening.

Noticeboard >>

• Freshwater Policy Feedback Survey
• Foot abscesses
• Facial eczema is not just a sheep problem — and we need your voice
• Farm Planning Happenings
• 2025 MSD/Afflex Deer Industry Photo Competition winners
• Job search enquiry
• Vet student placement
• MetService outlook June 2025
• Joke of the month
• Deer Industry News - Advertise with us
  
  
  

Events >>

• Farm Mapping and Freshwater workshops (Mossburn, Hamilton, Ranfurly, Invercargill, South Otago) >>
• Farm Mapping and Biodiversity workshops (Hastings) >>
• Soil and Nutrient Management workshops (Gisborne, Rotorua, Hastings) >>
• Pest and Disease Management workshops (Geraldine, Oxford) >>
• Next Generation Programme, Marlborough, 31 July 2025 >>
• National Velvet Competition and Awards Night >>
• DINZ Parasite Management Webinar: The second webinar in DINZ’s new bi-monthly webinars is on parasite management, looking at the current challenges in the season and the ongoing parasite burden. We will hear from North Island vet and Wormwise lead Ginny Dodunski, alongside South Island vet and Wormwise facilitator Lorna Humm. 1 July 7:30pm. Sign up here >>