Overview

Step behind the gates of Edenham Station this spring for a hands-on look at how Pāmu is farming for the future.
Join us in Central Hawke’s Bay for a free community Open Farm Day focused on insight, innovation, and connection.

What’s on the day:

Guided tour of Edenham’s stock systems and land use
Farm updates and live discussions with our team
BBQ lunch provided

Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Edenham Station, 298 Atua Road, Elsthorpe 4295

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Agenda

Learn about how we are farming commercially and navigating challenges, with updates on:

Dairy Beef & Once-Bred Heifers: Learn how Edenham is integrating stabiliser genetics, once-bred Simmental crosses, and dairy beef systems for greater flexibility and resilience.
Parasite Management: Hear how our team is addressing growing worm resistance and prioritising animal health and welfare.
Silviculture & Diversification: See how forestry, shade planting, and land use change are helping us respond to climate change.
Sheep of the Future: Get a look at our easy-care sheep breeding systems, designed to lift hybrid vigour and reduce labour.

"We’re future-proofing Edenham by building flexibility into the system. That means breeding animals that finish quicker and trialling new genetics and land uses to fit a changing climate." — Bryan Lorenz, Farm Manager

Farm Highlights: About Edenham Station

Edenham Station is a 1,896-hectare sheep and beef breeding and finishing property in Elsthorpe, Central Hawke’s Bay. Owned by Pāmu since 2007, the farm runs approximately 15,000 stock units and produces around 28,000 lambs annually. Alongside its sheep operation, Edenham grows and finishes 1,500 dairy-beef calves on farm, supporting Pāmu’s commitment to reducing bobby calves and enhancing value from the dairy sector.

The station integrates 220 hectares of production forestry and includes a 4-hectare QEII Covenant to protect native biodiversity. Its land management reflects a focus on long-term resilience, with high fertility and well-balanced pH levels supporting productive pastures. Edenham employs land use diversification — including drought-mitigating strategies, no-tillage cropping, and leasing of flats for export squash — while ongoing investment in targeted drainage infrastructure enhances performance during extreme weather.

Every aspect of the farm system is designed with resilience and efficiency in mind — from sustainable grazing to animal welfare — ensuring Edenham continues to thrive in a changing climate.