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Yes, lets talk policy with NZ government. Excellent day last Friday with Food and Fibre Youth Network - He Tātai Rangahua attending the Future Farmers NZ: Future Farming Forum at the beehive. We had sponsored tickets for FFYN membership with representatives including fellow council member Hannah Speakman present on the day. Policy and its implementation has a big effect on how we operate in the primary sector. It can also be a lot to get your head around when you’re not in the day to day. When you hear from political parties, workshop policy, and engage one-on-one with politicians, its an opportune time to de-mystify wellington thinking. The morning started with an address from Simon Upton, followed by policy workshopping, and some thought provoking presentations in the afternoon. We touched on water policy/ RMA, gene technology, environmental intellectual property and data, and enabling catchment groups. Building the environment where you can engage in the hard conversations. This is building capability among young leaders. Thank you to Future Farmers NZ for inviting us. Aimee Blake Aaron Hewson Katie Henderson Emily Laskin, Emily Levenson, Roos van Gorp Damien O’Connor, Mark Patterson, Scott Willis, Mike Butterick sponsored by ALLIANCE GROUP (NZ) LIMITED, Zespri International, Farmax Ltd, FarmIQ Systems Ltd, and WellingtonNZ.

Keen to see what's new in FarmIQ this year? 🌱 Our sister product, FarmIQ Systems Ltd, is hosting a webinar tomorrow at 12pm, covering all the new features and enhancements released in 2025 so far! If you’re interested, register here:  https://lnkd.in/g_edeasn

Last Wednesday, two of our Wairarapa sales and marketing team members attended the NZIPIM (NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management) Wearable & Renewables Field Day at Taumata Island Dairy. 🐄 Situated on a 450ha block, Taumata Island currently milks 450 cows with a production of 480 milk solids. With the goal of reducing operating and labour costs, farm manager Wade Hamlin says that the installation of their new FarmGen Solar system, in combination with Halter collars, is transforming how they run the farm. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/grtHdyrZ #FARMAX #Halter #NZIPIM #DairyFarming #Agritech

It’s the final day of South Island Agricultural Field Days. And one big thing we’ve noticed over the last three days is how technology is helping farmers manage their land in the best possible way. Whilst tech isn’t a silver bullet, it's certainly a powerful tool. One example of this is Farmax Ltd and FarmIQ Systems Ltd. Farmax is modelling software that makes a digital twin of livestock farms. Farmers use this tool to predict outcomes from hypothetical situations. FarmIQ is software that records the actual outcomes on the farm, which is then fed back into the model. Over time, the model learns and gets better at predicting the 'real' outcomes. Farm management becomes more effective and efficient, supporting productivity, animal health, and the environment, while meeting compliance requirements. And from a catchment management perspective, the more farms operate efficiently and make good, data-driven decisions, the better for catchments as a whole. #waiconnection #CatchmentManagement #SIAFD www.waiconnection.nz | Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust | Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao | www.eosecology.co.nz

A big congratulations to Blair Dyer and Steve Atkinson from Kiwi Heights for being named the 2025 Regional Supreme Winners at the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards, along with a list of other awards! Gill Beaver, our new support team member, was there on the night and proud to celebrate their outstanding achievement. 🏆 Another big congratulations to Canice O’Sullivan and Georgia Mischefski-Gray from Ywari Farms for taking out the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust Innovation Award, presented by our own Gillian (Gill) Beaver. 🎉 Well done to all the other winners on the night, your hard work and commitment to sustainable farming deserve to be celebrated! 💙 #FARMIQ #FARMAX #AgribusinessNZ #NZAgri #NZAg #AgriInnovation

Congratulations to Stuart Neill and Pukatea Dairy Farms! 🏆 Stuart took out the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards last week, recognised for his commitment to sustainability, water quality, and ethical farming. For over 20 years, he’s put in the hard yards to create a farm that balances productivity with environmental responsibility. From improving water quality to optimising soil health and reducing milkings for better herd welfare, his dedication to long-term environmental stewardship sets a high standard for the industry. Read more about Stuart and the other award winners here: https://lnkd.in/gBRuvKZj Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

Paul Marshall from Map of Ag AU/NZ is a legend in New Zealand's agri-tech space, having worked on the FARMAX farm modelling tool for coming up on 40 years. "It's been a long journey, but it's very rewarding work that I love. I love getting every pixel just right," says Paul. Read our article with Paul, here: https://lnkd.in/gJzDv8Wr #agritech #agriculture

Great to see how Pamela, Ian, and their team at Te Hoe are using a range of agritech tools to boost productivity while making smarter, data-driven decisions for their farm and the environment. From AI-driven pasture monitoring to wearable tech for herd health, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. A key takeaway? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to farm technology. Every farm is different, and it’s about finding the right tools to drive profitability and sustainability together. Thanks guys!

Oromahoe Trust isn’t just about running a profitable sheep and beef operation, it’s about farming in harmony with nature. 🌱 Farm Manager Dean Candy and his team are proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. Their commitment to the land and its people earned them the 2024 Northland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd Farm Environment Awards! Using FARMAX and FarmIQ Systems Ltd, Dean and his team stay on top of pasture performance, track livestock, and make informed decisions to keep the farm running efficiently. FARMAX’s modelling and reporting help plan ahead and keep the trust’s 1,500 shareholders in the loop, while FarmIQ’s mapping and record-keeping tools make managing stock rotations and farm infrastructure easier. “It’s been a really good tool, so handy to use. It definitely makes life easier when you know you're going to be in strife, you can sort of manage your way around it pretty well.” 💬 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gedu8A6k

We're excited to be sponsoring the 2025 round of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards! 🌱 Applications are now closed, with the winners to be announced at a series of regional showcases throughout the country in March and April, followed by the National Sustainability Showcase in Wellington in June. Head here for more information and to grab tickets: https://lnkd.in/g9Bbx8zw FarmIQ Systems Ltd