Madagascar ragwort resources available, Help inform B+LNZ’s work in people, capability and workforce support, How do you manage parasites? B+LNZ wants to know
This page contains this week’s e-diary national notices.
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This week’s notices:
Madagascar ragwort resources available
B+LNZ is aware of the concerns about Madagascar ragwort and encourages farmers to take action on-farm to stop its further spread. Northland Regional Council (NRC) has developed resources to help farmers, available on their website here. You can also find further information in this Pāmu case study.
Help inform B+LNZ’s work in people, capability and workforce support
B+LNZ wants to hear from farmers and farm teams about skills, training and workforce support. Your feedback will help guide People and Capability investment for the year ahead and inform discussions with the B+LNZ People and Capability Farmer Reference Group. Share your feedback here.
How do you manage parasites? B+LNZ wants to know
Parasites and drench resistance are getting harder to control, so B+LNZ is ramping up support through research, on‑farm trials, farmer learning groups, and Wormwise. We’re running a short, anonymous survey to help us focus our work where it will make the biggest difference. Your responses, alongside insights from our Livestock Parasite Management groups, will show what’s working and where more support is needed. It takes just five minutes, and your input directly shapes the tools, resources, and research we invest in. Take the survey here.
Coming to Out the Gate and staying on in Christchurch? Come to E Tipu!
Out the Gate 2026 is followed by E Tipu – the New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit, on 21–22 May. Out the Gate attendees can access a heavily discounted E Tipu ticket for $515, making it the perfect chance to continue the conversation on the future of food and farming. Get E Tipu tickets today.
New WorkSafe online learning modules
WorkSafe has launched free, short online learning modules to help farmers and workers use hazardous substances safely. There are 10 modules (about 60 minutes total). No registration, no tracking – do what you need, when it suits. Find them on WorkSafe’s website.