Farm Planning Support and Resources
Farm planning is an important part of running a successful, resilient deer farming business. Good farm planning supports day to day decision making, helps manage risk, and assists farmers to meet evolving environmental, market assurance and regulatory requirements.
Over the past several years, Deer Industry New Zealand delivered the Integrated Farm Planning (IFP) Programme with support from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Through workshops, resources, tools and one on one support, the programme helped deer farmers build practical farm planning capability across a wide range of topics.
While the IFP Programme has now concluded, the resources and tools developed through the programme remain available to support deer farmers across New Zealand.
What is Farm Planning?
Farm planning brings together the key parts of your farming business into a practical system that supports day to day management, long term planning and ongoing improvement.
Farm planning can cover many interconnected areas of farm management, depending on your farm system, business goals and regulatory requirements.
Some plans may be formal documents stored digitally or in a folder in the office, while others may be practical systems already being used on farm. Bringing these together into written or digital plans can help farmers identify risks and opportunities, improve business performance, support compliance and certification requirements, and strengthen long term farm resilience.
Farm Planning Resources
DINZ has developed and compiled a range of practical tools and resources to support deer farmers with farm planning and on farm management.
Farm Planning Fact Sheets and Guides
- Farm Environment Plans
- Nutrient management
- Animal health and welfare
- Parasite management
- Biosecurity
- Velvetting and deer handling
- Breeding and genetics
- Climate and environmental management
To view Deer Fact Sheets, click here >>
Farm Planning Tools Comparison Chart
Choosing the right farm management platform can be overwhelming. During the programme, DINZ developed a comparison chart to help farmers better understand and compare popular farm planning and farm management tools.
The chart includes information on features, capabilities and suitability for different farm systems.
To download the Farm Planning Tools Comparison Chart, click here >>
Wormwise Resources
DINZ worked alongside Beef + Lamb New Zealand and industry experts to develop deer specific parasite management resources, including the Wormwise for Deer calendar and supporting information.
To access Wormwise Resources, click here >>
Workshops and Events
The IFP Programme delivered workshops across New Zealand covering freshwater farm plans, animal health, parasite management, farm mapping, biodiversity, nutrient management and more.
DINZ may continue to support farm planning related workshops and extension activities through future programmes and industry initiatives.
Click here to view upcoming events and workshops >>
Looking for Support?
If you would like more information about farm planning resources or support available through DINZ, please get in touch.
Email: info@deernz.org
