Bay of Plenty farmers that want to upskill their computer knowledge will be able to take advantage of a nationwide course targeted at understanding new technologies.
The Red Meat Profit Partnership was funding a nationwide rollout of a course designed to help farmers use computers.
Two years ago, Pongaroa-based farm consultant Rachel Joblin ran the first basic computer skills course to meet demand from members of her local community, and the success of that programme had prompted the initiative.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion said the course fitted with its philosophy of helping farmers develop skills to make use of existing products, rather than inventing new ones.
There was an increasing array of services being offered online.