Succession Planning on your farm can be a really complex and emotional time. Are you losing sleep worrying about the future? Having conversations with your family about the farm and the future can be challenging, especially when there are a number of voices and opinions to consider. ESAI has enlisted the help of Chris Coughlan […]

Taking Control of Your Numbers. Rabobank is again running a series of workshops focused on rural financial skills. Module Two is an interactive workshop with practical hands-on skills in mastering your business through budgeting and understanding the risks and opportunities. Module 2 expands on the areas of looking forward, recognising a significant variation to plan, […]

Everyone Welcome at  Te Pā o Moki Marae Taumutu   ESAI and the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai Project are coming together once again and would like to invite local members of the community along to an afternoon workshop. Topics covered at this event will include: History of Te Taumutu and the importance of Te Waikēkēwai for […]

The Selwyn Waihora Zone Committee are hosting a series of well water testing days. These events are being held to help educate and raise awareness of: Nitrate levels in private water supplies Safe drinking standards and associated risks such as bacterial contamination. The responsibilities of private well owners in relation to regular testing of their […]

DIG DEEP INTO YOUR SOIL: UPCOMING FIELD DAY 🌿 Curious about the geology of the Ellesmere area and how it affects water and nutrient movement on your farm? Join Clint Rissman from Land & Water Science for an informative Field Day on Radiometric Soil Mapping—a cutting-edge tool that provides detailed, accurate soil maps to help farmers […]

Do you want information on how to better handle Waste on your farm? ESAI in conjunction with ECan are holding this helpful workshop to enlighten you with solutions to many forms of farm waste - oil, pellets, deadstock composting This workshop is offered free of charge with refreshments included. Open to all farmers in the […]

Are you up to speed with the new NZ Seed Certification Information System (SCIS)? ESAI is running a short workshop on the new system.  Come along and learn how to navigate the system - BYO device Pat Ryan, CEO of NZ Seeds Authority will be there to help. This workshop is offered free of charge […]

GET AHEAD OF THE GAME ! Join us for an Exclusive Farmers' Science Workshop with Clint Rissman from Land & Water Science Following our AGM on Tuesday 19th August (7:30pm), ESAI is proud to bring you a not-to-be-missed workshop with the brilliant Dr Clint Rissmann (Land and Water Science). Clint has a gift for turning complex […]

Basic First Aid Course Thursday 4th December 2025 City First Aid Training Ltd www.cityfirstaid.co.nz   Please register interest for one of these future Courses (which are number dependent) Future possible dates are 29th January or 26th March

Do you need to renew your Growsafe Certificate? Do your farm staff need their Growsafe Certificate? Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Incorporated in conjunction with Harris Training Ltd Standard Growsafe Course Standard Growsafe Certificate Renewal Course This workshop will be taking place on Monday 13th April 2026 at Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, Lakeside. Full Standard Growsafe Course - […]

Do you need to update your Certified Handler Certificate? Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Incorporated in conjunction with Harris Training Ltd Certified Handler Application Information Session This is not a formal training course, but an optional session to help people with presenting the required evidence and paper work as they work through their certification This session will […]