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The article discusses the highlights of the Grassland Association conference held in Tauranga, New Zealand in 2013. Topics discussed include the use of nitrogen fertilizers during drought, the source of mineral nitrogen when rain arrives and the use of no-tillage ground preparation for crops. Speakers include AgResearch scientist Gina Lucci and Murray Lane, technical adviser for Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

The article discusses the highlights of the DairyNZ's Farmers Forum which was held at Mystery Creek in New Zealand in may 2012. An overview of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student Talia Grala's research which showed that cows milked once-a-day (OAD) for three weeks after calving have improved energy balance but lower milk production. Masters student Kristina Mandok provided data on DairyNZ cow nutrition experiments between 2009 and 2011.

The article presents the highlights of the Landcare Trust Conference held in Hamilton, New Zealand in early March 2012. Horsham Downs dairy farmer Andrew Hayes talked about how he and his family worked with different agencies to restore the peat lakes at his farm. Whole farm management plan consultant Alison Dewes discussed the health of the Hayes' cows and farm system.

The article offers information on the World Jersey Conference to begin on February 10, 2011 in Hamilton, New Zealand two days of seminar presentations and visits to LIC and CRV AmBreed breeding centres.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2012 Farmers' Forum at Mystery Creek in New Zealand. DairyNZ chairperson John Luxton claims that Fonterra's trading among farmers (TAF) is a sideshow to the mergers and acquisitions happening globally to secure a bigger share of dairy markets. He praised the 250 percent rise in dairy production but noted the volatility of commodity prices. He commented on Nestle's acquisition of Pfizer's baby food nutrition business.

The article presents the highlights of the 2012 Landcare Trust Conference to be held in Hamilton, New Zealand. Farm manager Fred Lichtwark talked about how the Whaingaroa Harbour was restored and become an eco-tourism area. Lichtwark cited the help of the Waikato District Council, as well as a community project group in developing the harbour.

The article presents the highlights of the 2012 Effluent Expo that was organized by the Waikato Regional Council in Mystery Creek, Waikato, New Zealand. DairyNZ's Doctor Theresa Wilson and Opus Consultancy's Rex Corlett discussed the planning of a correctly designed and sealed pond that complies with consent requirements. AgFirst Waikato farm consultant Lycinda Berry talked about the calculation of a farm's required effluent storage capacity.

The article offers information on a meeting to be held by members of the Rotorua Lakes and Land Trust (RLLT) in New Zealand with DairyNZ in February 2012 to explore potential research on biological farming systems in New Zealand.

The article presents the highlights of the Pasture Persistence symposium that was organized by the Grassland Association in Hamilton, New Zealand in May 2011. DairyNZ's Doctor Bruce Thorrold talked about the lack of persistency among farmers in the dairy sector. Among the topics discussed at the symposium are farm management for persistence, soils and nutrients and farm systems. The paper authored by AgResearch's Sid Easton, PGG Wrightson Seeds' Alan Stewart and Graham Kerr of Agriseeds is also presented.

The article discusses the highlights of the Practical Farm Planning workshop held by Landcare Trust at the Horsham Downs dairy farm in New Zealand in February 2011. A whole-farm management plan was presented at the event. Farm nutrient budgets have reportedly prevented some farmers from attending the workshop. Farm planning consultant Alison Dewes recommended a whole-farm plan to build a resilient farm business.