A remote corner of Otago high country will be opened to the public next month when Federated Farmers hosts a field day in the Nevis Valley.
The Southland branch of the federation's high country section has organised the March 10 field day through the Nevis Valley, starting at 9.30am at Ben Nevis Station near Bannockburn then travelling to Garston in Northern Southland and on to Lorne Peak Station at Kingston.
Field day organiser Phillip Taylor said farmers in the valley would talk about its importance and value as summer grazing.
The field day will then move to Mr Taylor's Lorne Peak Station where he will talk about soil and pasture production in conjunction with dairy grazing.
Agriculture Minister David Carter and Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson have been invited to attend and talk about relevant issues, while Rabobank senior food and agribusiness analyst Wendy Voss will also make a presentation.
Access was by four-wheel-drive vehicle only and those interested in attending should contact Mr Taylor or Bob Douglas at Federated Farmers in Timaru.