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This week’s notices:
B+LNZ webinar on science and policy solutions for freshwater health
If you want to find out more about the issues relating to the independent review we released this week on key freshwater targets (see story above), register for an upcoming webinar with the review’s author Dr Michael Greer, Principal Scientist at Torlesse Environmental, and Dr Paul Le Miere, B+LNZ’s Senior Environment Policy Manager. They will discuss the report’s findings and recommended policy solutions. The webinar is on Monday 19 August at 12pm.
Latest B+LNZ and MIA Red Meat Report provides an update on key areas of work
The latest Red Meat Report is available now on B+LNZ’s website. The joint publication with the Meat Industry Association (MIA) is a bi-annual update on key pieces of work and initiatives within the NZ red meat sector including trade, environment, innovation, research, and people and training.
Take part in climate change policy positions workshops
B+LNZ recently ran a series of successful freshwater policy workshops – you can see the feedback here. We’re now planning a series of similar workshops on climate change policy. These workshops aim to facilitate detailed and open conversations with farmers to develop a package of policy positions. The workshops will be 3 to 4 hours long and held in several locations nationwide (dates and venues to be confirmed). Farmer input is vital to policy position development for B+LNZ and we will continue to test our thinking in the coming months. If you would like to provide input through these workshops, please register your interest here or by emailing lucy.evans@beeflambnz.com
2025 Parasite Management Calendar – we need your photos
Want to feature in our 2025 Parasite Management Calendar? We are looking for beautiful images showcasing the best of rural NZ for each month of the year. If your photo is selected you will get a copy of the calendar, a goodie bag, and bragging rights. We need your original image, so it is high enough quality to be blown up to calendar size. To enter, email the image to research@beeflambnz.com by 11 August 2024.
Help Feds with their pest survey and win prizes
Federated Farmers wants to get a better picture of pest problems across NZ and are asking farmers to complete a survey to tell the story of the challenges you face and to shine a light on the positive work you’re doing to manage pests. There’s an overall prize and spot prizes for completed surveys. The survey is open until Wednesday 31 July. Complete the survey here.