Reflective focused farming
Medway Hills staff and local Beef and Lamb NZ representatives are eager to host an insightful day for Marlborough’s farmers. Photo: Supplied
A field day examination of a South Marlborough farm provides an opportunity for local farmers to work together and develop profitable farming practices.
The Beef and Lamb New Zealand Marlborough Farming for Profit Day on February 27 will tick many boxes. It aims to learn, share and refine farming strategies for the year ahead, focussing on setting goals and creating systems for future success in productive, profitable, sustainable and resilient farming operations.
Thanks to Medway Hills farm owners, David and Kate and Richard and Tanya Molineux, alongside ANZCO, PGG Wrightson and ASB, local farmers can pick the brains of local farmers, industry experts and one another throughout the day for practical insights to implement on their farm.
Beef and Lamb’s Amanda Henderson says that the Marlborough Farming for Profit group committee hopes that during the day people will gain a better appreciation of the industry.
“It’s been great working with the Molineux family, especially with how the brothers and their families work together across their farm operations, and we’re grateful for them hosting what promises to be a great day out.
“Learning and sharing with the Medway Hills team, experts on animal health, genetics and our panel session and from one farmer to another is the biggest focus of the day to fix the disconnect between how everyone flows together.”
Amanda says that the monitoring of progress through systems means future successes and challenges can be prepared for by looking at past conditions and working on your business while also working in your business.
“The ability to reflect accurately on successes and failures is crucial, and we chose farmers Fraser Avery, Richard Gorman and Jo Grigg for the end of tour panel, alongside ASB Bank’s Andrew Trolove and Vet Marlborough’s Mary Bowron as our rural professionals, for their practical know-how of the reflection process.
“Their panel, alongside Sonya Shaw from B+LNZ Genetics and AgResearch Farm Systems Scientist Robyn Dynes, will provide a unique opportunity to learn, share, and refine your strategies now and in the future”.
The Beef and Lamb NZ Marlborough Farming for Profit Field Day: Farming with Purpose – Setting Goals and Creating Systems for Success is on February 27 from 1pm – 5pm at Medway Hill – Awatere Downs, 30 Welds Hill Road, Awatere Valley. Meet at the woolshed, limited 4WDs will be able to access the field day so be prepared to share.