Practical Innovation on Farm – Dan Brier, GM Farming Excellence B+LNZ, on driving real-world innovation to lift farm performance and productivity.
Real-Time Decision Making – Ryan Luckman, DAGI, on a Kiwi app helping farmers improve grazing and drench decisions as conditions change.
Smart Tech or Hype? – Mark Mortimer, Technology and Data Analysis Manager - Centre Plus Merino Group, on what technology is worth adopting on-farm right now.
Mental Fitness in Rural NZ – Sir John Kirwan, New Zealand Mental Health Advocate & Former All Black, on the importance of looking after mental wellbeing in farming communities.
Pathways for Young Farmers – Sarah How, Co-Founder - Landify, on new models helping the next generation into farm ownership.
A Turning Point for NZ Farming – Jarred Mair, Chief Insights Officer MPI, on the major shifts shaping the future of the sector.
Building Resilient Pastures – Danny Donaghy, Professor of Dairy Production Systems and joint Deputy Head of School/Director of Strategy - Massey University, on the role of diversity in pasture systems.
From the Farm Gate – Matt Holden - Hawkes Bay Farmer, and Dan Billing - B+LNZ Farmer Council Chair, on the challenges farmers are facing right now.

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