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Northern South Island

Beef + Lamb New Zealand helps farmers in Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough, North Canterbury and the West Coast to farm smarter.

Regional events and programmes

Your local B+LNZ team is 100% focused on helping you to get the most from your farm.

Our regional teams are now split into two. One to collect farm survey data to power the B+LNZ Economic Service, the other to provide extension activities like local events, projects and programmes tailored to the needs of farmers in the region.

Whether it's field days, community meetings, farmer focus groups or simply putting you on to the latest on-farm data – your local team can add real value to your business.

See what programmes are available in your area in Project Farms

Interested? Get in touch

Working for you

B+LNZ has a regional structure to make real and effective connections with farmers. In each of the six electoral regions, the local Farmer Council – voted for by you – works with the extension managers and the farmer director to develop an annual regional delivery plan.

Each Farmer Council can choose from a range of programmes and allocate funds based on local needs and priorities. As a result, you get the tools and services that have the most value for your community.

Northern South Island Regional Delivery Plan (PDF, 20KB)

Meet your local team...

Andy Fox

Farmer Director, Northern South Island

Contact details
03 314 3763 027 519 9642
Ian Knowles

Extension Manager, Northern South Island

Contact details
03 357 0693 027 496 8496
Nancy Latham

Economic Service Manager, Northern South Island

Contact details
03 357 3095 027 555 0123
Mike Williams

Farmer Council Chair, Northern South Island

Contact details
03 304 8610 027 584 4000
Coming up near you

Jun03
Certificate in Sustainable Farm Management Monday, 3 June 2013 Lincoln Regional event

Jun05
B+LNZ Farmer Roadshow: Lincoln Science Day Wednesday, 5 June 2013 Lincoln University Regional event

View all events for this region

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