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Taking steps towards 2020

15 Jan 2019

April 2020 is now only 15 months away. That's when the Otago Regional Council (ORC) Water Plan’s remaining deadlines start to bite.

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Engaging in environmental policy vital for sector resilience

19 Dec 2018

Don’t give the regulators a reason to regulate.

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Farmers keeping eye on downstream

5 Dec 2018

While it seems incomprehensible right now, indications are that another dry summer looms ahead, courtesy of the El Niño weather pattern.

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Looking after three key components of sheep and beef farm environments

17 Oct 2018

Three new Beef + Lamb New Zealand initiatives will be helping farmers understand and monitor the natural environment on their farms and in their catchments.

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Deferred grazing under the spotlight

30 Aug 2018

Deferred grazing as a low-cost method of pasture conservation and renovation is nothing new but a farmer-led Sustainable Farming Fund project is quantifying its benefits.

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How to set up a Landcare Group

11 Jul 2018

If you’re thinking about starting a Landcare Group in your area, here are a few key steps you might like to follow to help get things off the ground.

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Zero Carbon Bill consultation

20 Jun 2018

The Government is asking for feedback on its Zero Carbon Bill and Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging sheep and beef farmers to get involved in the public consultation process.

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Soil friendly bull wintering system

14 Jun 2018

Matching stock to soil type is what dictates the winter grazing rotation on Mike McCreary’s Wairarapa farm.

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Why soil carbon matters

6 Jun 2018

Soil holds more carbon than plants and the atmosphere combined and much of the soil carbon is held in a stable form. That’s good news from a climate change perspective.

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Top tips for grazing forage crops

25 May 2018

Good environmental outcomes require good environmental practice. Farmers are already doing some great work in the environment space, but there is still much to be done. Managing winter grazing so it has minimal impact on waterways is an area that can be addressed with some forward planning and simple management tweaks.

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Environmental Focus Farm shows productivity benefits

28 Feb 2018

A Beef + Lamb New Zealand Focus Farm programme on Awakino’s Onetai Station is seeking solutions to the environmental and productivity challenges facing many hill country farmers.

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B+LNZ’s environment team to unveil new strategy and new talent

25 Jan 2018

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s environment team is looking forward to discussions this year with key stakeholders about a new draft environment strategy as three new faces bring a range of skills and expertise.

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