Technical Tours

Attendees of the IDF World Dairy Summit will step beyond the plenary rooms on 19 and 20 November for Technical Tours that bring New Zealand’s dairy sector to life through real‑world manufacturing, research, and on‑farm experiences. These tours offer a rare chance to see how innovation, scale, and sustainability intersect across some of the country’s most advanced processing sites and high‑performing farms. Across both days, participants will meet the people driving industry progress, observe cutting‑edge technology in action, and experience the landscapes and communities that underpin New Zealand’s dairy excellence.

Thursday 19 November

Tour 1: Dairy Research and Farm (Manawatu, North Island)	Tour 2: Dairy Factory and Farm (South Island)	Tour 3: Dairy Factory and Farm (Waikato, North Island)
Tour 4: Livestock Improvement Corporation (Waikato, North Island)	Tour 9: Iwi owned farming operation (Canterbury)

Friday 20 November

Tour 5: Dairy Research and Farm (Manawatu, North Island)	Tour 6: Dairy Factory and Farm (South Island)	Tour 7: Dairy Factory and Farm (Waikato, North Island)
Tour 8: Two Farm in One Day Tour (Waikato, North Island)

Please note:

• All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and include Goods and Services Tax of 15%
• Some tours are available on both Thursday 19 November and Friday 20 November 2026.
• Itineraries are subject to change and may be cancelled if not fully subscribed.
• Flights to Palmerston North or Christchurch can be purchased one‑way (luggage included).
• Bookings are managed through a third party – please review the terms and conditions .
• Biosecurity requirements apply for all farm visits.

Cancellation

• We reserve the right to cancel tours due to low numbers or adverse weather.
• Flight tours cancelled before 20 July 2026 receive a refund less $150.
• Coach‑only tours cancelled before 18 September 2026 receive a refund less $50.