
Events
What Could El Niño Mean for Your Farm This Season?
Fri, 09 Oct
|Tairoa Lodge
When the weather changes, the best decisions are rarely made in the moment.
Registration closes 08 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm


Time & Location
09 Oct 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tairoa Lodge, 3 Puawai Street, Hāwera 4610, New Zealand
About the event
Join us for a practical discussion on what a potential El Niño could mean for farms across the region and how to prepare your business for a range of possible scenarios.
From seasonal outlooks and feed planning to financial forecasting and decision-making, we'll share practical insights to help you stay proactive, protect performance and make informed choices through the remainder of the dairy season.
Guest Speakers:
Andrew Tait | Earth Sciences New Zealand
Andrew is the General Manager of Weather and Climate Hazards at Earth Sciences NZ, with more than 35 years of experience in weather and climate science. He will provide seasonal outlooks, climate trends across Taranaki, and insights into El Niño weather patterns and forecasting. Andrew will discuss the likely conditions farmers may face in the months ahead and share practical information to help them prepare for the season, drawing on his extensive expertise in climate forecasting, weather hazards, and climate risk assessment. a
Andrew Mirams |…
Registration closes 08 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm
