SIDDC - Partners

	Lincoln University is a New Zealand and global leader in the field of agricultural and environmental research, and education. The University is acclaimed in New Zealand and beyond as the tertiary education institution most able to contribute to the creation of sustainable benefit from the utilisation of the country's natural resources.

	The number of dairy farm owners, sharemilkers, contract milkers, herd managers and farm staff have increased rapidly in the South Island over the last few years. The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) was established to address the different and diverse needs of these South Island dairy farmers.

	DairyNZ - formed by the merger of Dexcel and Dairy InSight was launched in February 2008. DairyNZ constantly seeks better solutions to industry issues and is developing proven tools that farmers can use. DairyNZ represents all New Zealand dairy farmers, to protect and advance their competitive edge on the global market, and does this by collecting and investing the dairy farmer levy. Investment ranges from research and development projects for creating practical on-farm tools, to an extensive pest control programme to reduce bovine Tb.

	Ravensdown – 100% owned by New Zealand farmers. Ravensdown’s mission is to enable land users to maximize the fertility of their soils through analysis, advice and supply of the appropriate materials where and when required – at the lowest sustainable net cost.

	Crop & Food Research is a New Zealand-based biological science company researching new knowledge in five main areas: Sustainable land and water use High performance plants Personalised foods High value marine products Biomolecules and biomaterials

	LIC - is a farmer owned co-operative. Livestock Improvement is renowned for excellence in genetics, information and advice. Its mission is to lead the world with genetics and knowledge to create wealth for pastoral dairy farmers, and pastoral leadership in livestock solutions its vision.