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 […]

Where are we at with Farm Environment Plans? How do current groundwater Nitrate trends and lag times relate to the high N in the 1970’s and 80’s? We have three great speakers who will get you up to date with three important topics Understand the latest Freshwater Farm Plan Framework and what it means for […]

Developing Your Farm Emergency Plan 14 May 2026 flyer This workshop will be facilitated by Lee Cowan, who has extensive emergency communications and management experience - Lee is passionate about helping rural communities to be prepared for adverse events. 📅 Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026⏰ Time: 10 am – 1.00 pm📍 Venue: Lakeside Soldiers Memorial […]

**Due to lack of registration this event has been postponed** Dr Merfield will create some herbicide resistance management protocols for farmers   WEED MANAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE Guest Speaker - Dr Charles Merfield 📅 Date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026⏰ Time: 10am – 12 noon Come and hear about the extent of herbicide resistance in NZ, […]