Foundation for Arable Research

Are you generation Y (35ish or under)?

Are you involved in arable farming?

Are you wanting to up-skill in all areas of arable farming business?

 

If you answered yes the all these question's, then the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) may have just what you're looking for.

 

For arable farming to remain a critical part of the New Zealand farming scene, the next generation of farmers needs to up-skill on information as early as possible and keep asking questions of researchers and agronomists; project Arable Y's aims to kick start the process.

 

The problem is 90+ % of growers who attend Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) field days and events are over the age of 35. An opportunity exists to attract younger farmers and staff to meetings which can be tailored to the audience.  

 

FAR, with funding from MAF SFF is rolling out a series of workshops which will cover topics such as succession planning, crop growth stages, the basic principles of chemical application, record keeping, communication, weed identification plus many more. 

 

The meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of every month for the next 12 months and will primarily take place at the Hotel Ashburton from 7pm - 9pm with drinks at the bar to follow. The occasional meeting will be planned on-farm. All meeting details will be available on the far website at www.far.org.nz/events

 

This is an excellent opportunity for you younger arable farmers, staff and industry personnel to up-skill in a comfortable environment whilst also having the opportunity to socialise with your industry counterparts.

 

The meetings are free and there's no need to register; however if you would like more information please contact Richard Chynoweth or Rachel Greenwood at FAR on 03 325 6353.

 

We look forward to seeing you there.