Dairy Women's Network - Southland

25/07/2026

Join the Fonterra team in Gore for their South Island Organic Mini Conferences — a practical, farmer-focused day open to all local dairy farmers who are interested in learning more about organic farming and hearing what's happening in the sector.

Whether you're actively considering conversion, simply curious about how organic farming works, or want to better understand the opportunities and challenges involved, this event will provide valuable insights and real-world experiences.

Hear directly from organic farmers, certification experts, and the Fonterra Organic team. Learn about the economics of organic dairying, why customers around the world choose NZMP Organic, lessons from farmers already farming organically, and what the organic journey can look like in practice.

Register now through the Farm Source Events page or by emailing [email protected]
📌Farm Source Gore
🗓️Wednesday 29 July
⏰9:30am - 4:00pm

23/07/2026

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25/06/2026

Registered for the Southland Calf Rearing Expo? Get more out of your experience with the exhibitor tables! Pop around and hear from sector experts and see how they can help to make your next calving season a success.

Check out what they have to offer, have a chat, and build on the knowledge you gain from this fantastic practical session.

We can't wait to see you there!

16/06/2026

The DairyNZ x Dairy Women's Network People Expo is BACK this June!

We're proud to be partnering up with DairyNZ for another round of People Expo events across New Zealand.

📍Tuesday 30 June – Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill

Whether you’re a farm owner planning your next stage, or an emerging leader ready to take on more responsibility, People Expo brings together high‑quality speakers and respected farmers to share real‑world experience.

To discover more or to secure your spot, head to:
https://bit.ly/4dSa5M5

14/06/2026

Maximise your calving season with everything you need to know at the Southland Calf Rearing Expo! 🐮

Join the teams from NZAgbiz, Seales Winslow, AgriHealth NZ and DairyNZ, as they delve into the latest research and practical on-farm insights from animal health and veterinary experts. Explore how feeding decisions in the early stages, set calves up for life.

You'll gain an understanding of:
✅How early nutrition drives lifetime heifer performance
✅Best‑practice milk and solid feeding for growth
✅Effective weaning transition management
✅Identifying and managing key calf health risks
✅Set up systems that work for both calves and people
✅Why the 5 Q’s of colostrum management and using rigorous hygiene practices are non-negotiable.

Register now to secure your spot, you won't want to miss this. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4tFgOhx

⌚9:30am - 2:30pm
📆 Tuesday 7 July

10/06/2026

Joining us at the Invercargill People Expo on Tuesday 30 June will be high‑quality speakers and respected farmers to share real‑world experience.

MEET THE SPEAKERS
James Laughlin - Author
James is at the forefront of high-performance leadership and personal mastery, earning global recognition as a pioneering strategist in the field. He is a trusted advisor to leaders and teams at the highest level.

Greg Duncan - Dairy Australia's farm business lead
Greg will host a panel of leading local farmers, who will share their stories of succession and progression, the rationale behind their decisions, and the leadership those decisions required.

Local Farmer Panel -
Each event will showcase two contrasting local dairy farm businesses, providing a practical, side‑by‑side view of how different people and leadership models succeed in today’s dairy sector.

If you’re a farm owner, farm manager, contract milker, sharemilker or equity partner, join us at People Expo to find out how high-performance leadership can transform your life, team and business!

👉Register now: //bit.ly/4dSa5M5

08/06/2026

Hey everyone, we would love to run a ladies basic mechanic workshop. We have the lady to take us just need a venue. With trying to keep it through the week it’s hard to get a garage to give up there space.
Has anyone got a shed with an air compressor and room for 8-12 ladies they would allow a to use.

It would be amazing to make this happen

30/05/2026

Love seeing the girls on a fresh break

28/05/2026

Get off farm and join the ladies for a coffee geat chance to meet like minded women.

28/05/2026

Join us at the Invercargill People Expo on Tuesday 30 June and find out how high-performance leadership can transform your life, team and business!

Hosted by DairyNZ and Dairy Women’s Network, this year’s People Expo is all about what’s next. Whether you’re planning succession, stepping into more responsibility, or simply wanting to strengthen how your business runs day-to-day, you’ll hear from respected farmers and industry speakers sharing real, practical experience.

Be part of practical honest conversations, gain tools, and leave with greater clarity and confidence.

FREE to attend, but registration is essential: https://bit.ly/4dSa5M5
📍Tuesday 30 June – Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill

Being clear on what success looks like for you and your business, and the practical steps you can take to get there, is the focus of this year’s People Expo, whether you’re stepping up in your career or planning how to step back from the day‑to‑day.