Dairy Women's Network - Otago

14/06/2026

Maximise your calving season with everything you need to know at the Southland Calf Rearing Expo! 🐮

Join the teams from NZAgbiz, Seales Winslow, AgriHealth NZ and DairyNZ, as they delve into the latest research and practical on-farm insights from animal health and veterinary experts. Explore how feeding decisions in the early stages, set calves up for life.

You'll gain an understanding of:
✅How early nutrition drives lifetime heifer performance
✅Best‑practice milk and solid feeding for growth
✅Effective weaning transition management
✅Identifying and managing key calf health risks
✅Set up systems that work for both calves and people
✅Why the 5 Q’s of colostrum management and using rigorous hygiene practices are non-negotiable.

Register now to secure your spot, you won't want to miss this. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4tFgOhx

⌚9:30am - 2:30pm
📆 Tuesday 7 July

Tuesday 7 July – This practical session, brought to life by NZAgbiz, SealesWinslow, AgriHealth & DairyNZ, explores how decisions made in the early stages set calves up for efficient growth, improved health and long‑term profitability. Hear the latest research alongside practical on‑farm insigh...

06/06/2026

🌿 DWN Central Otago – We'd love your feedback! 🌿

We're planning future events and would love to know what interests you most.

Whether it's coffee catch-ups ☕, calving workshops 🐄, quiz nights 🎲, wellbeing events 🌱 or something completely different, we'd love to hear your ideas.

The survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete.

Survey link:
https://forms.gle/MGDU6z35GQ9PegXj9

No idea is too silly 💚

04/06/2026

“Competitive spirits, questionable financial decisions, and way too many hotels 😄

Feel free to shout out if you’d like to join our Monopoly night! during winter season.

30/05/2026

When the drain-down plan and the actual result have a disagreement… 🥶

25/05/2026

“Between farming, work, kids and life — we often put ourselves last 💛
DWN is joining Take a Breath Sleep Week to focus on better sleep, breathing and wellbeing. Free and easy to join 🌿”

This week, the team at DWN is joining Take a Breath Sleep Week and we’d love you to join us too.

We all live busy lives! Between the farm and work, kids, keeping the house running, and everything else in-between, prioritising yourself isn't always top of the list. It's time for that to change, starting with how you breathe.

It's free and easy to get involved - simply download the Take a Breath app and join the 7-Day Sleep Challenge, which guides you through proven breathing techniques throughout the week.

This is your chance to reset. The science is clear: when we breathe well, we have better sleep, less anxiety, and more energy. With busy months coming up, now is the time to prioritise you and your health.

Learn more by heading to https://www.takeabreath.world/take-a-breath-week/

24/05/2026

Those beautiful mornings...

17/05/2026

One of those days where you keep hoping the sun might finally break through the fog… 🌫️🐄❄️

What are the temperatures at your place?

14/05/2026

Early starts. Cold air. Beautiful views.

09/05/2026

🥇 Congratulations to Lauren McConnachie, winner of the 2026 Dairy Manager of the Year!