“This is where we share upcoming and past events (and post event content) - both those run by Quorum Sense and by other organisations.”
Events in the network
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Upcoming events

Manawatu: Biochar and Syntropic Agroforestry
Hosted by: Slow Farm, this hands-on workshop features a flame cap demo, Phil will cover a range of topics, including production methods, feedstocks, material handling, inoculation, and all sorts of applications for biochar.

Wellington: Mangaroa Farms Living Systems Masterclass
Hosted by: Mangaroa Farms, bringing together a team of expert minds from our local community, we are proud to announce the launch of our flagship event - the Mangaroa Farms Living Systems Masterclass. Specifically focused on the Principles & Practices of Regeneration.

Waikato: On farm composting
Hosted by Chaos Springs: An introduction to on-farm composting including a review of soil biology and their extensive functions.

Waikato: Soil carbon field day
Hosted by: Te Raparahi Land Trust, this day is based around soil carbon testing, biodiversity and diverse pastures as we transition into a more sustainable form of farming.

Otago: A day with Siobhan Griffin
Hosted by: RegenAg Otago, come and learn how to increase productivity on your farm per unit of input using animal management.

Canterbury: Soil health and compost making
Hosted by: The Food Farm, this is a great time of year to work on your soil health, as you take stock of the previous growing season. We'll start by delving into some soil basics including what makes healthy soil, soil food web, soil testing, and some common problems.

Canterbury: Navigating Climate Challenges
Hosted by: b.linc, New Zealand’s agricultural industry is at a crossroads. Achieving a balance between productivity and environmental responsibility is no small feat, but it is critical for the future of our food systems, economy, and natural ecosystems.

Waikato: A profitable alternative to cropping and re-grassing
Hosted by: AgResearch, principles for deferred grazing systems fit for drystock and dairy farms. Hear from farmers and scientists!

Canterbury: On-Farm Hot Compost Making
Hosted by: KoruKai, this is an action-packed day learning how to make a proper hot compost heap. You will be introduced to composting and will understand why things are done a certain way. To deepen this knowledge we will be building a hot compost heap right on the day.

Manawatu-Wanganui: Heald Farm 2025 Open Day
Hosted by: Heald Farm. Join us for a farmer-focused day on the farm, connecting with the land, the cows, and the people behind Heald Farm here in Norsewood.

Waikato: Managing Farm Energetics - Quantum Based Agriculture
Hosted by Chaos Springs: This will be an introduction to concepts including quantum based agriculture, energetic systems, biodynamics and more.

Waikato: Three day soil health master class.
Hosted by Integrity Soils: Discover how you can regenerate your land and resources through a practical and theoretical immersive three-day workshop - one of the last with Nicole Masters in NZ!

Bay of Plenty: Verdi NZ Hosted Field Day at Waionehu Farm
Hosted by: Verdi, Join us for an insightful and interactive field day at Waionehu Farm, where the Birchall Family has embraced smart farming techniques to create a self-sufficient, low-waste operation.

Taranaki: Pihama Drought Resilience Event
Hosted by: Pihama Catchment Group, Join us for a drought resilience event in Taranaki, featuring a farm visit to some of our local regen dairy farmers who, in amongst drought conditions, have demonstrated a soil health focus and diversity performing well under pressure.

Canterbury: Hay Bale Grazing Field Day
Hosted by: Canterbury Grazing Group, join the team at Scarlett Farm in Hororata and Agrownomics in this discussion into setting up for hay bale grazing and reviewing soil and herbage results from 2024, the first full winter of hay bale grazing.

Southland: Organic Certification Day
Hosted by Hukarere Station and Regen South: The purpose of the day to explain and answer any questions to the process in becoming organically certified regarding the different organic certifications. The certifier will cover off sheep and beef, and dairy.

Canterbury: Lincoln University Integral Health Dairy Farm Focus Day
Hosted by: Lincoln University. We have designed and are implementing the Integral Health Farming approach in one of our Iconic farms to implement, test and communicate these new and transformational systems views.

Manawatu: Increase Natural Capital
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create quality of life farmers deserve.

Waikato: Earthworkers, Regenerative Horticulture 101
Hosted by: Earthworkers, this course balances scientific understanding with hands-on application, covering key themes essential for regenerative success integrating classroom education with real-world practice, making sure you leave with tangible skills you can apply immediately with an understanding of why you are using them.

Canterbury: Lincoln University's Integral Health Farm Open Day
Hosted by: Lincoln University’s Pastoral Livestock Production Lab. Curious about what it takes to run a “healthier modern farm” focusing not only on environmental protection but also wellbeing of cows and people? Come along to the Integral Health Dairy Farm Open Day and get hands-on with interactive activities.

Otago: Future Whenua Summit
Hosted by Future Whenua: This 3-day event remains committed to merging diverse perspectives and fostering collaborations that push the boundaries of traditional farming.

Taranaki: Increase Natural Capital
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create quality of life farmers deserve.

Hawkes Bay: Increase Natural Capital
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create quality of life farmers deserve.

Waikato: Herbs for Cows and Humans with Phyllis Tichinin
Hosted by Chaos Springs: There is a great deal of overlap between the remedies used for cows and humans. This workshop will help people get over their impression that herbs are hippy BS by running through the science, particularly as it pertains to treatment of antibiotic resistant infections with herbs.

Northland: Increase Natural Capital
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create quality of life farmers deserve.

Canterbury: Discussion day at George Lucas' farm in the Greta Valley.
Hosted by Canterbury Grazing Group at George Lucas’ Farm, George runs a trading stock enterprise, under a holistic approach, and mimics the grazing practices of Jim Elizondo. One of the grazing goals is to have all-pasture wintering., with multiple projects on the go, it will be a great day.

Waikato: Increase Natural Capital
Hosted by John King & Siobhan Griffin: The successful road to farming is to keep things simple. Managing pastures and soils through grazing management is something many farmers avoid by maximising production. Cut through farming information to reduce risk, improve resilience, cash surpluses and create quality of life farmers deserve.

Wairarapa: Real Wealth Ranching Course with Jaime Elizondo
Hosted by: Wairarapa Soil Health Group. Real Wealth Ranching Course with Jaime Elizondo. Jamie is a trailblazer in sustainable farming with livestock. He blends innovative grazing techniques like Total Grazing with cutting-edge soil science.

Online: Data-Driven Smarter Nutrient Management in a Dairy System
Hosted by NZARM: Join the soil consultants from Agrownomics, leaders in Canterbury's agricultural innovation, for a webinar tailored for those farmers and those working with farmers who want to maximise soil and plant health without breaking the bank!

Canterbury: UNDERGROUND Festival
UNDERGROUND is a two day festival celebrating soil, food and farming featuring international & local soil legends, talks, workshops, field experiences, local kai and music.

Canterbury: AgriSea On-Farm Day
Hosted by Agrisea: an insightful day learning from leading researchers and innovative farmers about sustainable and profitable farming practices.

Wellington: Regenerative Garden Tour
Hosted by Mangaroa Farms: 45-minute tour through the market garden and wash & pack area, where produce is cleaned and prepared.

Waikato: Creating on Farm Fertility
Hosted by Chaos Springs: There are many different theories on soil and farm management. This workshop will explore the systems implemented over the past 18 years at Chaos Springs.

Waikato: Farm Tour
Hosted by Chaos Springs: Come and check out our 210 acre property in the Waitawheta Valley that has been sustainably and organically managed for the last 22 years. See what has worked for us and what hasn’t, learn from our mistakes so that you don’t have to make them too!

Online: 10,000 Voices: Take Action to Stop the Gene Tech Bill Webinar
Hosted by OANZ: Join us for a practical and action-focused webinar as we share our Submissions Guide and Activation Toolkit! Discover how you can make a real difference in stopping the Gene Tech Bill and inspiring others to join the movement.

Canterbury: Nutrient Density From the Ground Up - Workshop
A rare chance to connect with organic farmer and leading food quality and nutrient density researcher, Dan Kittredge.

South Canterbury: Field Discussion Day with Quorum Sense
Hosted by Quorum Sense and Mike Porter. Join us for a day of insights and innovation in regenerative farming and a visit to Mike Porter’s hill country farm.

Canterbury: Regenerative Agriculture Dryland Experiment Open Day
Hosted by Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group. An opportunity to find out about this six-year study comparing regenerative and conventional dryland farmlets.

Waikato: On-farm Composting
Hosted by Chaos Springs. This workshop will cover the basics of on-farm composting.

Canterbury: Soil Health and Grazing
Hosted by Canterbury Grazing Group and Quorum Sense. This field day will introduce the experiences and knowledge of Dayle & Tamsin Lucas, farmers of 300ha near Methven.

Manawatū: 2nd Annual Whenua Haumanu Field Day
Hosted by Whenua Haumanu, Massey University. A day filled with learning and networking at the two research farmlets.

Bay of Plenty: The Regenerative Shift Field Day
Hosted by Kiwifruit Regen / Soil Biology Discussion Group and Leighton Oats: learn how to enhance soil health from Phil Carter and see regenerative practices in action in Leighton's orchard.