Breeding, biosecurity, and building farm systems
Want to get up close with our breeding animals and see how genetics are being used on farm?
For our final Open Farm Day of the season, Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Ltd) is opening the gates at Waikite Farm for a practical look at breeding, biosecurity, and farm systems built to perform.
Thursday 16 April 2026
Waikite Farm, near Rotorua
Gates open 10.30am for an 11am start, finishing around 2.30pm.
Coffee and a BBQ lunch are provided, courtesy of LIC, with thanks also to ASB.
Registration using this link is essential.
The Waikite Open Farm Day shows how genetics and farm system design are being applied at Waikite to lift performance, build resilience, and deliver value.
Open to local farmers, breeders, agribusinesses, stock agents, banks, government reps, and industry partners.
What we’ll cover
- Waikite farm system and how it fits into our regional context
- Biosecurity, biodiversity and climate adaptation
- Dairy beef genetics, including Stabilizer™ and Synergizer® programme
- Sheep breeding across Texel, FocusPrime™, and Highlander studs
- How it ties into St Kilda methane trials and breeding value.
Who is speaking?
- Mark Leslie, Chief Executive, Pāmu
- Sam Bridgman, Head of Sustainability, Pāmu
- Paul McGill, Head of Innovation and Extension, Pāmu
- Peter Strawbridge, Farm Manager, Waikite Farm
- Rob Evans, Business Manager, Pāmu
- Izzy Willison, LIC
- Dr Natalie Pickering, Focus Genetics
- Digby Philip, Focus Genetics
- Turi McFarlane, ASB
- Tipu Mātoro Wallaby Eradication Programme
Safety first
- H-viz is worn on all Pāmu farms. Please bring if you have, or we will provide vests
- Dress for the weather and wear close-toed footwear
- The event takes place during the school holidays. Children are welcome under full parental supervision, in line with our on‑farm safety requirements.
Partners and sponsors
Thanks to LIC for providing food, coffee, and their genetics expertise, and thanks to ASB for their support with the Sustainable Progress Initiatives.
