In the late1990’s the UK banned the use of dry sow stalls. So how has the UK pork industry coped? With a number of NZ producers about to make some changes to their housing systems what can we learn from their experiences?

Key note speaker: Professor Sandra Edwards, Professor of Agriculture, University of Newcastle. Sandra has been involved in applied research for more than 25 years on a range of projects on pig housing, welfare, nutrition and management. She is active on a number of international advisory committees and author of over 400 scientific presentations. In 2009 she received the David Black Award from the British Pig Executive for an important and sustained contribution to the British pig industry.

Dates: Hamilton Tuesday 07, 6pm - 9pm
Palmerston North Wednesday 08, 6pm - 9pm
Timaru, Thursday 09 6pm - 9pm
Christchurch Friday 10. 3pm - 5pm

Employment workshops - Federated Farmers will be holding its highly popular employment workshops throughout October and November 2010 and then again in February and March 2011. Join our employment law experts from the Federated Farmers 0800 Employment Advice Services in an informative question and answer style employment workshop. You will receive a wealth of practical legal advice, information and guidelines for dealing with a range of employee and workplace issues. The cost per workshop is $35 for members and $60 for non members. For more information on attending a workshop and to find out workshop dates and venues, please contact General Manager Events and Leadership, Kimberley Wadsworth, on 0800 327 646.

Mt Eliza Centre for Executive Education, Victoria, Australia

This program is for emerging leaders in the Australia and New Zealand meat industry. The course is a unique blend of professional development, skill enhancement, industry forum and practical learning experience. It provides an unrivalled opportunity to access knowledge and insights across the supply chain by networking with industry peers and learning from industry leaders. Current industry issues of concern are identified and addressed by informed international faculty, recognised industry experts and high potential participants from all segments of the value chain.

The program is 5 day, fully residential, highly intensive and interactive, challenging and is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: understanding emerging consumer demands, analysing key market trends, servicing the domestic market, succeeding in export markets, effective customer management, understanding distribution channels and market dynamics, strategy development and implementation, managing the supply chain effectively, problem solving and innovation, leadership and management of people, successful business growth, developing and appropriate business structure and culture.

To date, 130 present and next generation leaders representing the beef, lamb, pork and chicken sectors and also the various elements of the value chain, from genetics through animal production, processing, wholesaling, retailing, foodservice and exporting have given the course an average rating of 4.8 on a 0 – 5 scale) for both relevance and satisfaction.

If you’re interested further information, or know now that you wish to attend this year’s program, or want to send colleagues along, please contact us now. Registration fee (including instruction, accommodation, all meals, books and supplies): $6,200 plus $620 GST.

Registrations close on Friday 1st October 2010. The program is limited to 42 participants so it’s best to book as early as possible to ensure your place.

The 2010 program brochure will be available from our website in July. If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to register a participant please contact the Program Manager, Anita Pike on +61 3 8640 0947 or at apike@streamwise.com.au.

Mike Brumm will be our guest speaker at series of seminars

Details will be posted closer to the seminar dates