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Farmers now able to estimate how much carbon their tree blocks are absorbing

31 Oct 2019

New Zealand farmers can now estimate how much carbon their tree blocks are sequestering with a new addition to OverseerFM.

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waterway

B+LNZ farmer submission template for freshwater proposals now available

8 Oct 2019

B+LNZ has developed a submission template for farmers wanting to have their say on the government’s freshwater proposals.

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Adrian and Pauline Ball

Dairy with a side of beef: Part 2

30 Sep 2019

In the second of a two-part series looking at Adrian and Pauline Ball’s Award-winning Waikato dairy/dairy beef business, we look at the genetics they use and the way incorporating beef has allowed the Balls to reduce their environmental footprint.

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Freshwater update: What are the key issues + farmer conference call

26 Sep 2019

We are now into the third week of the government’s consultation on the Essential Freshwater proposals, which after requests to the Ministry for the Environment (MfE), has been extended to accept submissions until 31 October. 

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One pager highlights key issues in proposed Essential Freshwater policy

25 Sep 2019

A “what-farmers-need-to-know” one pager has been produced by Beef + Lamb New Zealand to advise farmers about key concerns in the government’s proposed Essential Freshwater policy.

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Adrian and Pauline Ball

Dairy with a side of beef

23 Sep 2019

Waikato dairy and dairy beef farmers Adrian and Pauline Ball won the Supreme Award at this year’s Waikato Ballance Farm Environment Awards and the prestigious Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards National Showcase.

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Advice for farmers on the government’s agricultural emissions consultation

6 Aug 2019

Submissions on the government’s consultation on how to handle agricultural emissions close on 13 August, and to assist farmers in having their say, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has put together a guide.

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Keeping an eye on the ball with winter forage crops

24 Jul 2019

As farmers start transitioning stock off winter forage crops, they are being reminded to keep their eye on the ball with their environmental and stock management.

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Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment

We need you to have your say on agricultural emissions

22 Jul 2019

We need you to have your say now in support of the best option for farmers as the government considers how to handle agricultural emissions in the coming years.

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catch crops

Catch crops benefit the bottom-line and the environment

21 Jul 2019

Catch-crops look set to play an increasingly important part in crop rotations, particularly as the regulatory spotlight falls on the environmental impact of winter feed crops.

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winter crops

Correctly managing winter feed crops benefits the farm and environment

2 Jul 2019

The feeding of winter forage crops is becoming an increasingly contentious practice due to its environmental impacts and animal welfare implications.

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Simon O'Meara

Simple changes have a big environmental impact

11 Jun 2019

Winter feed crops play an important part in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, but the West Otago sheep and beef farmer has been adjusting his management to minimise their environmental impact.

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