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| [4] Dairy Factory/Large Scale Commercial Dairy Farming (1Day) | |
| Date: | Thursday 11th November 2010 |
| Time: | Please note the tour timing has changed to 0545 – 1830 Coach departs from opposite SKYCITY entrance - Federal St. |
| Cost: | This tour has now reached its original capacity. Places are still available but will be at a higher cost. For information regarding the price please contact tours@wds2010tours.com |
| Transfers: | Transfer from SkyCity Hotel Auckland to Auckland Domestic Airport. Flight: One way Air New Zealand flight, Auckland - Christchurch |
| Transport: | Coach transport in Christchurch Please note: This tour concludes in Christchurch |
| Minimum No: | 10 passengers |
This technical tour includes a one way flight from Auckland. You may wish to include your return (or onward) flight after the tour with your international air ticket so that it is included as part of your overall travel itinerary. Please do not hesitate to contact wds2010@tcc.co.nz should you need any assistance with your travel requirements. |
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| Synlait TM - South Island | |
| Tour Highlights | |
 Synlait is an integrated Canterbury dairy farm owner and milk processor that manufactures raw milk into milk powder and AMF, as ingredients for dairy consumer companies or repacking under customer brands.Located in one of the fastest growing milk producing regions in New Zealand, Synlait commenced milk production at the state of the art milk processing facility in August 2008. In October 2008 an extension of Stage One was completed to enable the manufacture of SMP at 1.5 million litres of raw milk per day including adding separation capacity and a cold process reverse osmosis plant ahead of the evaporator, and a 7.0 tonnes/hour AMF plant to process cream. A small scale special milks plant (0.3 tonnes/hour) was constructed as a product development, early commercial, and nutritional powder production plant and production commenced in August 2009. Entering it’s third dairy season Synlait Milk is capable of producing 8.2 tonnes/hour milk powder dryer specified for WMP with peak processing capacity of 1.2 million litres of raw milk per day - approximately 50,000 tonnes of dairy product per annum. The plant exports milk powder products and high–value functional ingredients to the world’s leading functional food manufacturers.. Contec Group International Ltd Contec Group International Ltd, home of the world’s leading Milk Supply Chain Management Software - Madcap is based in Christchurch. Madcap (Milk Analysis, Data Capture) technology is a market-leading suite of software modules used in the dairy industry and used by leading companies involved in 40% of the international dairy trade. Madcap technology is used by leading dairy companies for capturing data and the ability to analyse and report on raw milk. This is an opportunity to receive an overview and demonstration of the Madcap system whilst at Synlait. Madcap is configured to work with the US Federal orders requirements as well as accounting for the European Union Milk Quota system. Other configurations include the Chinese, Indian and South American Dairy Industries. Highly configurable: Madcap is suitable for any size dairy company, from the smallest to multinationals and in any language.. |
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 Synlait company presentation and overview of the businessFollow the milk on site from tanker arrival through to product storage Visit includes entering inside the plant to experience state-of-the-art technology. Note you will be required to go through the red line clothing and boot exchangesPresentation by Contec Group International Ltd, suppliers of milk supply chain management software – Madcap. Receive an overview and demonstration of the Madcap system currently used at SynlaitIncludes lunch at Synlait |
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| South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC) | |
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 The 186 hectare Lincoln University Dairy Farm is an irrigated property, of which 159 hectares is the milking platform. It was converted from sheep and cropping to dairying in 2001 and is managed by the South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC) on behalf of Lincoln University. The SIDDC partnership is a network of industry organisations with complimentary capabilities who partner together to advance South Island Dairying.The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) exists to demonstrate world best practice in irrigated pasture based dairy farming. It operates as a commercial dairy farm, not a research farm, though a number of non-intrusive research projects occur within the farm. Benchmarking with other farms shows this business is in the top 1% for productivity and profitability, while the extensive environmental monitoring programme confirms farm practices are protecting the wider environment. |
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| The visit to LUDF will include an overview of intensive large scale dairy farming, the value of high quality pasture (and management required to achieve this) and the farms environmental monitoring programmeDelegates will need to ensure they wear appropriate outdoor clothing and their footwear is clean and appropriate for the farm visit |
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| At the conclusion of Technical Tour 4 you may like to: | |
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Add a nights’ accommodation and a flight to Invercargill to join the Southland Technical Tour on Friday 12th November. The Southland Tour also has an optional extension that continues through to Queenstown for a few days at leisureStay overnight in Christchurch, renowned for its English character and enjoy some sightseeing on Show Day. Join Christchurch on its annual public holiday which is celebrated by the A&P Show (where you can view a variety of agricultural, dairy displays and many other activities) or Harness Racing at Addington Raceway.Return to AucklandTravel to Queenstown for a few days at leisure |
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| Optional Add-ons | |
| Rates are quoted per person, in New Zealand dollars and including GST at 15% |
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| One night Standard Double Room, single basis - Copthorne Hotel, Christchurch NZ$189.00ppOne night Superior Double Room, single basis - Millennium Hotel, Christchurch NZ$240.00pp |
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| Christchurch Sightseeing | |
| Rates are quoted per person, in New Zealand dollars and including GST at 12.5%. All requests subject to availability at time of booking. |
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| Kotane Maori Cultural Performance, Guided Kiwi Tour and Taste New Zealand Experience – Enjoy an evening meal with a Maori Powhiri Greeting, Cultural Performance and a guided Kiwi tour. Daily at 1730 or 1830, NZ$114.50ppFull Day Alpine Safari Tour – This tour takes in some amazing alpine scenery and combines a Hamilton Jet boat ride, off road adventure and a trip on the world famous TransAlpine train. Full day tour, departing at 0830 and includes lunch and return hotel transfers NZ$387.50ppAfternoon Waipara Wine Tour – Departing at noon, this tour will take you to view and taste at four local wineries in the Waipara area. A lunch platter is also included NZ$118.00pp |
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