RMA consultation info for farmers, Help shape the fight against facial eczema, Good genetic decisions just a click away, Last chance to nominate your bulls
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This week’s notices:
RMA consultation info for farmers
The Government is consulting on changes to a range of RMA national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers through regional council plans and other rules. Proposals include changes to freshwater policy frameworks that councils use when setting targets, timeframes and rules; and changes to national rules such as stock exclusion, wetlands and water storage. Check out our dedicated webpage with all you need to know about what’s being consulted on, B+LNZ’s views, where to get more info and how to make a submission.
Help shape the fight against facial eczema
B+LNZ urges farmers to take part in a national survey exploring the social impacts of facial eczema – a key part of the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme. It’s easy, completely confidential, and takes just 15 minutes to complete. For every response, $10 will be donated to the Rural Support Trust. Complete the survey before 18 July. Read the media release here.
Good genetic decisions just a click away
For too long, the NZ beef sector has lagged behind its sheep and dairy counterparts in using genetics to drive productivity. That’s changing, thanks to industry-wide collaboration and tools like nProve Beef. In this opinion piece for Farmers Weekly, Dr Jason Archer explains how unified efforts are transforming the future of our beef industry. Read the full article.
Last chance to nominate your bulls
Beef stud breeders have until Monday 30 June to nominate their bulls for inclusion in the 2025 mating of the Dairy Beef Progeny Test. Progeny from sires in the programme will be recorded at birth, throughout rearing and the carcases assessed at processing. Nominations are open to all sires and breeds. Submit your nomination here.