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 […]
Did you know that farm financial statements can be one of the most useful and also one of the least used reports for many farming businesses? Through Module One, you will gain an understanding of how to read and interpret these reports and what they can tell you about your business. Your bank is a […]
Do you require a Worksafe Certified Handler Certificate for your agri-chemical use on farm? Do you need to renew your Growsafe Certificate? Do your farm staff need their Growsafe Certificate? Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture and Educhem are providing these qualifications at a subsidised rate for our members and their staff and families. Non-members are also eligible […]
This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. Benefits of attending this workshop: Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Nutrient Management and Soil Health section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist. Update from a FAR representative on some of the recent […]
This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. Benefits of attending this workshop: Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Freshwater Management section of the NZFAP+ standard and why these requirements exist. Understand Mātauranga Māori and how it relates to water. Find out what current […]
Let's talk about GHG & Climate Change and how it could impact you and your farm in the future. This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. Benefits of attending this workshop: Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change section […]
This workshop has been postponed. New date TBC This workshop will be facilitated by Rural Consulting and is FREE to attend. Benefits of attending this workshop: Leave with a sound understanding of what is required to meet the Land and Water Management section of the NZFAP+ standard. Presentation on Freshwater Farm Plans, what they are […]
ESAI’s AGM is on12 August 2024 being held at the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall from 7:30pm. The meeting will include: Dave Tilson - local pest control efforts; David Birkett - Board member and representative of Federated Farmers. He will be giving an overview of Federated Farmers and what it does including the influence the organisation […]
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 […]