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SIDE 2009

22-24 June 2009
Lincoln University, Canterbury

The 2009 SIDE event comittee are beginning to plan the 2009 SIDE.

Updates will be posted as details are confirmed.

The number of dairy farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers, herd managers and farm staff have increased rapidly in the South Island over the last few years. The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) was established to address the different and diverse needs of these South Island dairy farmers. This is achieved through providing:

  • education
  • business information and
  • up-to-date research to empower the farmers that are shaping New Zealand's dairying future

Global SIDE 2008 was held at Stadium Southland

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Micheal Murphy's keynote speech is available here

Popular speaker Pita Alexander's sought after speaker notes are available to those who attended the 2008 Global SIDE by emailing SIDE here


Presenters include farmers, researchers, consultants and veterinarians. the interactive style of the workshops encourages plenty of discussion and exchange of ideas. The full programme is designed to stimulate participants and promote thinking, debate and learning to address the different and diverse needs of South Island dairy farmers.

SIDE Research Funding

Please download the application for SIDE Research funding here

Applications must be submitted by 1st February or 1st September.