Join SIDE in Timaru on 7th - 9th April 2025 for Dairy Advancement through Science & Technology, a must-attend session for forward-thinking farmers! 7 rapid-fire presentations showcasing groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and the latest science designed to: Boost efficiency Enhance sustainability Unlock those crucial 1% gains Featured Topics & Speakers: Colostrum Management & Heifer Performance – Ajmal Khan, AgResearch Extended Suckling Research – Racheal Bryant, Lincoln University AI-Driven Lameness Detection – Liz Muller, Herd-I Reducing emissions while maintaining profitability and productivity - AgriZero Eco Pond Effluent System – Keith Cameron, Eco Pond Low N Project for Reduced Nitrogen Loss – Roshean Woods, DairyNZ AI-Powered Pasture Measurement – Jeremy Bryant, Aimer Farming Stay after the session to network with presenters and dive deeper into the innovations! Don’t miss this chance to ignite ideas and shape the future of dairying! Register now at www.side.org.nz

Upcoming Key Tax date's: Provisional Tax Payments Due: - June balance dates - 2nd Instalment 2025 Prov Tax due 28th March - March balance dates - 3rd Instalment 2025 Prov Tax due 7th May Terminal Tax – Due 7th April 2025 Please try and avoid using the tax type GAP when paying both GST and provisional tax as IRD sometimes puts a hold on these payments. We will always send tax notices to you a couple of weeks before any payment is due as a reminder. We are sending these notices by email so please ensure you check your JUNK/SPAM mail folder in case they have gone there. If you are paying IRD via Westpac you can make a cash or EFTPOS payment at any Westpac branch or Westpac Smart ATM. You will need your Tax Return or statement barcode, or you can create your own online at IRD on the link below: https://www.ird.govt.nz/managing-my-tax/make-a-payment/ways-of-paying/paying-at-westpac Please note you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page then select “create a barcode”.