Past Events

In order to help farmers keep up to date with the safe use of Agrichemicals, ESAI is coordinating  two events which will enable up to 24 Ellesmere farmers to meet these requirements in one day, without leaving the district.

The Taumutu and Te Tiriti workshop builds on the knowledge gained in the previous workshop so we suggest our members sign up for this after they have completed the other course. The workshop covers the history of the Treaty of Waitangi and the impacts on the local people and you will leave with a much more comprehensive understanding of pre and post treaty context.

This workshop provides an introduction to the people and place of taumutu, so we advise our members to attend this one first. It will be an opportunity to learn about the role of mana whenua in today’s society. The wokshop looks at the cultural and traditional practices of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki taumutu and the history of the Selwyn district.

WHEN: Wednesday January 12, 5.30pm ESAI members will have a wonderful opportunity to get together and meet Scott Robertson, one of the most colourful and successful faces in New Zealand rugby. Scott may have been born and raised in the Bay of Plenty, but he will always be a much-loved adopted son of Canterbury after […]

ESAI is offering two aid courses in January. A recent Growsafe & Certified Handler course highlighted that farmers are now also required to have someone on farm that has been first aid trained so ESAI wants to support farmers who may need a certificate. This course is offered free of charge for ESAI members and […]

Ellesmere farmers and the wider community have the opportunity to gain invaluable skills in chainsaw use, maintenance and health & safety in specialised courses organised by Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc in March. The courses will vary between a one-day basic course and a two-day comprehensive course that will earn participants unit standards . Our courses […]

Do you want to know more about the new requirements for GHG emissions on farm? Do you need help creating a plan to reduce your GHG emissions? Want to know more about He Waka Eke Noa? Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting a morning workshop with speakers from Beef&Lamb NZ and Keith Woodford, professor of Agri-food […]

Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc (ESAI) is inviting its members and any local residents to attend a public information evening on March 31 where senior ecologists will present the findings of a feasibility study into restoring a fish passage between the Rakaia River lagoon and Jollies Brook. The study showed the potential for significant benefits for […]

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 are providing these qualifications at a subsidised rate for our members and their staff and families. Non-members are also eligible for discounts. […]

Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture are hosting a full day course  for farming staff working on heights. You can learn more about health & safety using harnesses at heights and gain the required unit standard 23229for working at heights on your farm. This covers the use of safety harness system when working at heights. This workshop will […]