2025
NHIA IDW Dinner 20 Jan 2026
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19/12/2025 11:00 AM The IDW social and networking event is sure to entertain. The 2026 dinner will take place at a new location, it’s casual and fun with plenty of time for refreshments and networking! Tickets: Members $117.00 | Non-Members $137.00 $5.00 of every ticket sold goes to: Home - Blue Tree Project Hear from Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer Warren is one of Australia’s leading voices in mental health, workplace wellbeing, and community capacity building. Celebrate...
NHIA 2026 IDW Forum
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15/12/2025 11:00 AM IDW Events: Forum Tuesday 20 January 2026 - Registrations Open Educational & Informative Sessions. Kicks off with Lunch Hear from Minitube, IDEXX, Virbac, Workcover & Peninsula HR Topics such as: Workcover Cattle Yard Safety Peninsula HR Best practices with Employment Relations (HR) and Work Health Safety Minitube: Beyond the Paddock: Behind the Scenes of the Future of Reproductive Technology.” Register here:...
Recognise and Reward Outstanding Young Talent – Nominations Now Open!
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01/10/2025 14:00 PM NHIA’s Young Achiever Award celebrates rising stars under 35 years of age, who are making an outstanding contribution to our industry. This prestigious award not only recognises achievement and potential but also invests in future leadership. The winner will receive a sponsored position in the Marcus Oldham Leadership Course, or a course of the nominee’s choosing of equivalent value (to be presented at interview). Nominations for the 2026 Award are now open and close 31 October 2025....
TASSIE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Dairy & Beef - Cattle Reproduction Seminar
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25/08/2025 13:00 PM 📣 Calling ALL AI Technicians, Farmers, and Breeders - this one's for you! 📅 Date: Thursday, 18th September 2025 - 9.30am Morning Tea, 10.00am -3.00pm Conference 📍 Venue: Deloraine 💰 Investment: Members $35.00 | Non-Members $55.00 (includes lunch) 🍽️ Special: Members only dinner available Wednesday 17th September in Launceston (register direct to Karen [email protected] ) Comprehensive program...
NHIA 2025 AGM & Board Announcements
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05/08/2025 13:00 PM NHIA’s Newly Elected Chair: Nick Brasher Setting a Strong Course for the Future Nick Brasher says "my goal is to position the Association as a high-performing, future-focused organisation that leads with purpose and delivers measurable outcomes. I want NHIA to be known for championing the critical role herd improvement businesses play—whether in AI, genetics, herd recording, or tech services—and for being a trusted, unified voice across the industry. Over the next 1–2...
Mental Health Resources
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11/06/2025 13:00 PM Mental Health Resources Help line numbers and tips on how to start a conversation: download here. Herd ‘25 introduced industry to Fat Framers. If you missed it: What is Fat Farmers and how do they work? The aim of the Fat Farmers program is to get farmers moving to promote healthier lifestyles and improve general health and well-being. To date they currently have 25+ groups which are mostly in SA, with 3 in VIC & 1 in NSW & QLD. The format of the program that...
2025 NHIA ELECTION OF DIRECTORS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
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26/05/2025 10:00 AM 2025 NHIA ELECTION OF DIRECTORS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The following is a list of the Association’s current Board of Directors: Cathy Bourke (Chair) – Jetstream Genetics Nick Brasher (Deputy Chair) – Farmwest Paul Kenny (Treasurer) – Paul Kenny Breeding Services Adam Daniel – Nu-Genes Ronnie Hibma – Nexus Herd Development Chris Kendall – World Wide Sires In accordance with the Association rules, two directors will be ...
Enhancing Communication - A Powerful Tool for Every Professional
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17/04/2025 14:00 PM From Hello to Help: Building Better Conversations Facilitator: Ben Reeve, Meridian Agriculture In a lively and interactive workshop hosted by NHIA, where AI technicians and trainers traded their boots for role play in a session focused on elevating one of the most underrated tools in their kitbox—communication. Led by communication specialist Ben Reeve, the training explored how AI technicians can enhance their on-...
Last Chance: AI National Professional Accredited AI Technicians Amnesty Closes 1 May
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17/04/2025 13:00 PM AI Amnesty Closing 1st May: AI National Professional Accredited AI Technicians When Performance, Professionalism and Credibility Matter Stand Out Join your Accredited Peers: Individual Recognition Carmel Clarke, Megan Dodd Farmwest Nick Brasher, Peter Harris, Ian Millichamp, Michael Rose, Chad Tyrell KH Livestock Khris Hands, JAKYL AB Malcolm Boys, Kylie Street National Herd Development Andrew Bellis, Gilberto Dayag, Stuart Graetz, Dylan...
NHIA 2024 Semen Market Survey Release
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17/03/2025 11:00 AM The NHIA Semen Survey for the 2024 calendar year reveals significant shifts in the dairy and beef breeding landscape. While dairy semen sales have declined, there has been a marked rise in dairy-beef semen use, reflecting evolving farmer strategies aimed at maximising profitability and herd efficiency. At the Herd’25 conference last week, an expert panel that included host Jim Bruce with Glen Barrett, Darren Fletcher and Bruce Ronalds, noted that dairy producers are...