This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is free to attend.
Benefits of attending:
– FEP Auditors are reporting that some farmers are being tripped up / down graded due to winter grazing requirements.
– Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Management of Crops and Winter Grazing section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist.
– Update from a Regional Council representative on what is happening with IWG rules regionally and how Canterbury farmers have been performing.
– Understand what tools are available to assist with your winter grazing management and providing evidence.
– Gain a deeper insight into what good winter management practices look like in the paddock.- An opportunity to sit down for a 1-1 session with a consultant from Rural Consulting Ltd to cover the following:
o A desktop mock audit / review of your current winter grazing plans and how these stack up against NZFAP+ and FEP audit requirements.
o Where to access resources to assist you with your winter grazing planning.
o Create your winter grazing plan for 2024.
Also hear from local dairy farmer Deane Parker about innovative wintering solutions that he is trialing on his farm near Hororata.
Please contact Jo Fearn to register your interest and to ask questions
Email: jo.tinaku@esai.co.nz or call/text 0210 304 783
