HEALD FARM FIELD DAY 2026
16th March | 9:30 AM - 3 PM
52 Edgeley Road, Norsewood

Join us for a farmer-focused day on the farm, connecting with the land, the cows, and the people behind Heald Farm.

Day plan:

9:30 AM - Morning Tea

10:00 AM - Welcome
Overview of Heald Farm - Learn about our farm’s journey to Organic Regenerative Dairy, our values, and how we are reducing stress and creating resilience across all areas of our farm. Enjoy delicious morning tea, and barista coffee sponsored by Fonterra.

Discussion Panel - Hear from local farmers and industry leaders. Topic (to be confirmed)

Summer Field Walk - discover more about our summer crop by walking through the field with the birds, bees, and blooms - there are 19 or more species to identify in this diverse mix!

Meet our Cows - Meet the cows, (always a field day favourite with our quirky girls!) wander through the paddocks, and take part in discussions on animal health and wellbeing.

1:00 PM Lunch Catered by Susie Kerr. Local chef, farmer’s wife, and self-proclaimed edible green-finger nut, Susie is all about celebrating food in its purest form. With a huge passion for homegrown and locally sourced produce.

2:00 PM - Metalform Tow and Fert, & Composting Demo

Tow and Fert builds versatile nutrient application systems that handle fertiliser, biologicals, lime, and seed in one pass, designed for farmers who want to reduce inputs without compromising results. Tow and Fert will have some sprayers here on the day and will be doing a mixing and application demo with Russ.

Closing by 3:00 PM

(Note: some sessions are awaitng confirmation and are subject to change)

Who is this for?

Farmers
Rural Professionals
Anyone interested in Organic and/or Regenerative Farming

What to Bring

Sturdy footwear - we will be walking through paddocks
Weather-appropriate clothing - rain or shine
Notebook - if you would like to take notes
A good appetite!

Registration is Essential for Catering Purposes

This Field Day is made possible thanks to Our Sponsors:

Metalform
Wesco Seeds
Stevenson & Taylor
Fonterra
ANZ
Dairy NZ

-Our sponsor Metalform - manufacturer of Tow and Fert will be part of the field day and may send attendees some helpful information before the event. You’ll have the option to opt in to their mailing list.

This year Heald Farm are supporting Dannevirke Community Garden. Please, feel free to make a donation when you register to join us.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Thanks,

Russ, Charlotte & the Heald Farm team.

For More Information

Charlotte Heald – 027 489 8049
Email: rb.cm.heald@xtra.co.nz

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