0.1 2019 Farmer Conference - Farmer Supplier

Please select one topic of interest from each of the two break-out sessions below. You will be able to attend two of the three on offer.

Making your business faster, more flexible, more granular, more accurate, more efficient.
How do we embrace of the power of a data driven world?
How can digital support our provenance and traceability story?

with Midu Chandra from Datacom

Find out how Silver Fern Farms is working with Quantiful to harness “big data” and get real time insights about what consumers are really thinking about red meat.
From alternative proteins to sustainability to the latest consumption trends, Alan will compare and contrast the NZ and US markets to illustrate the opportunities and threats that Silver Fern Farms is actively positioning our brand to respond to, to grow high value demand streams for our naturally raised, grass-fed, sustainably produced red meat.

with Alan Gourdie from Quantiful

Silver Fern Farms is committed to positive change for our environment, our people, our communities and the economic success of New Zealand. Learn more about community views on sustainability issues from the Sustainable Business Council and research company Kantar TNS and perspectives on issues including carbon, biodiversity, the ETS and our contribution to communities.

In conjunction with the Sustainable Business Council

Making your business faster, more flexible, more granular, more accurate, more efficient.
How do we embrace of the power of a data driven world?
How can digital support our provenance and traceability story?

with Midu Chandra from Datacom

Find out how Silver Fern Farms is working with Quantiful to harness “big data” and get real time insights about what consumers are really thinking about red meat.
From alternative proteins to sustainability to the latest consumption trends, Alan will compare and contrast the NZ and US markets to illustrate the opportunities and threats that Silver Fern Farms is actively positioning our brand to respond to, to grow high value demand streams for our naturally raised, grass-fed, sustainably produced red meat.

with Alan Gourdie from Quantiful

Silver Fern Farms is committed to positive change for our environment, our people, our communities and the economic success of New Zealand. Learn more about community views on sustainability issues from the Sustainable Business Council and research company Kantar TNS and perspectives on issues including carbon, biodiversity, the ETS and our contribution to communities.

In conjunction with the Sustainable Business Council

The Welcome BBQ dinner and with that, the opportunity to spend some time with fellow farmer suppliers. The final of the 2019 Silver Fern Farms Boning Competition will also take place on this evening. Space is limited so be sure to select a ticket to secure your place.

If you have family travelling with you that would like to attend the Welcome BBQ ONLY, please select additional tickets here. Anyone attending the conference sessions should complete their own registration and select a ticket for the Welcome BBQ in that registration.

The Plate to Pasture Awards give us the opportunity to recognise our farmers who live and breathe food and understand what their consumers want from quality red meat and the people who produce it. Set in among some of New Zealand’s most historic aircraft in the hall of Wigram Airforce Museum, the overall winner of the Plate to Pasture Award will be announced.

If you have family travelling with you that would like to attend the Plate to Pasture Awards Dinner ONLY, please select additional tickets here. Space is limited; should you want more than two tickets person, preference will be given to shareholders. Please put your request for additional tickets in the free format box below. Anyone attending the conference sessions should complete their own registration and select a ticket for the Plate to Pasture Awards Dinner in that registration.

Getting There
Silver Fern Farms will be putting on coach transfers to / from the farm. That said, we may need to 'carpool' some participants at farm as coaches won't be able to access all areas. As some attendees will be driving, please let us know if you will have a 4WD and be able to 'carpool' on site at farm for the tour.

Getting There
Silver Fern Farms will be putting on coach transfers to / from the Belfast Plant. Please let us know if you do or don't have a car so we can arrange the right size coach.

Just a reminder, attendance at the Plate to Pasture 2019 Farmer Conference is complimentary. You will need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. Below are some great options, the conference is being held at Chateau on the Park and Towers on the Park is just across the road with plenty of properties in the Riccarton area.

Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is designed to provide a tranquil, resort-like stay. The 5-acre property – boasting a moat, a vineyard and a beautiful rose garden – makes our Christchurch, New Zealand hotel feel secluded. It is 2.9km from the city and 6km from Christchurch Airport.

The Garden Court Brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, teas and dinner every day while the cozy Den Bar is a great place to meet friends for a refreshing drink.

Towers on the Park offers comfortable modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi and digital satellite TV. All rooms receive daily servicing and include private off-street parking and access to the guest laundry.

Each studio and apartment includes a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some accommodation also offers a microwave and ironing facilities. Each offers a private bathroom with a shower. Some units also have a spa bath.

Parkview On Hagley offers apartment style suites overlooking Hagley Park. Enjoy the ever-changing outlook from some of the rooms. The hotel property has complimentary access to a gym nearby and car parking onsite.

We have a discounted rate of $150 per room per night for two guests, email stay@parkview.co.nz and quote promo code is SILVER FERN FARMS. You must contact the hotel directly to receive the rate.

Thank you for your registration. Within the next 10 minutes, you should receive a confirmation. If you do not receive this, please email us on events@silverfernfarms.co.nz to let us know as we may not have received your registration.

We look forward to seeing you at the Plate to Pasture 2019 Farmer Conference at the Chateau on the Park in Christchurch on the 30th of July.