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Southern South Island

Beef + Lamb New Zealand helps farmers in West Otago and Southland 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.

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

Meet your local team...

Leon Black

Farmer Director, Southern South Island

Contact details
03 224 6106 021 855 106
Paul McCauley

Extension Manager, Southern South Island

Contact details
03 448 9176 027 522 3499
Jenny McGimpsey

Economic Service Manager, Southern South Island

Contact details
03 204 0859 027 458 8067
Paul Corboy
Paul Corboy

Farmer Council Chair, Southern South Island

Contact details
03 417 4707 027 224 7234
Coming up near you

May22
Clutha Sheep Council winter seminar: nutrient nous Wednesday, 22 May 2013 South Otago Town & Country Club, Yarmouth St, Balclutha Regional event

May28
B+LNZ farming the wild weather workshop: Clinton Tuesday, 28 May 2013 Clinton Regional event

May28
B+LNZ FeedSmart workshop: Mossburn Tuesday, 28 May 2013 Mossburn Regional event

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