Hosted by Verdi
$FREE
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.
Meet the Hosts:
The farm is run day-to-day by Shane and June Birchall, alongside their son Danny and daughter Megan Schutt – a two-generation team driving the transition toward a more resilient and sustainable farming system. The Birchall legacy runs deep, with the generation before them laying the foundations, and the next generation already part of the story.
Their journey is featured in Episode #28 of the Quorum Sense Podcast, “The Joy in ‘Giving it a Crack’ with Shane Birchall and Meghan Schutt” .
What to Expect: Discussing
Baseline Testing – Know your starting point
Emissions & Market Pressure – Risks and rewards on-farm
Soil Carbon & Biodiversity – Why it matters, how to measure
Diverse Pastures – Resilience and productivity
Biostimulants – Smarter inputs, healthier soils
Nitrogen Reduction – Practical strategies
Grazing with Halter – Precision through tech
Waste & Composting Barn – Closing the loop
Waterways – Protecting farm hydrology
Why Attend?
✅ Gain practical insights from an on-the-ground
✅ Connect with like-minded farmers and industry professionals
✅ Be part of discussions shaping the future of NZ agriculture
RSVP: team@verdi.nz
BBQ and tea and coffee provided
We look forward to seeing you there.