Farm Tour 2025
Insights. Conversations. Practical tools for the season ahead.
Southern Dairy Hub Farm Tour
Managing second-round grass and milk urea
Wednesday 8 October, from 11am to 1pm
SDH Cow Shed, 611 Ryal Bush Wallacetown Rd
Guest Speaker: Charlotte Westwood
Charlotte is a veterinarian and nutritionist with a special interest in the links between forage nutrition, ruminant reproduction and animal health. After graduating from Massey University, she worked in a large animal practice in Te Awamutu before completing a PhD in dairy cow nutrition and reproduction at the University of Sydney. She then spent seven years in farm consultancy, based in both New Zealand and southern NSW, before returning to NZ in 2009 to join PGG Wrightson Seeds.
Guest Speaker: Leo Pekar
Leo is a farm consultant supporting dairy farmers across Southland and South Otago. With strong farming experience and knowledge, he focuses on getting the basics right in pasture-first systems to lift production and profitability while keeping things simple and sustainable. He works alongside farmers to turn challenges into opportunities, from fine-tuning feed plans and improving financial performance to building resilient businesses. Leo is passionate about people on farm and delivering practical solutions that work in the paddock.
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611 Ryal Bush Wallacetown Road
RD4, Southland 9874
Fonterra Supply Number 31445
