E-diary notices: 8 November 2024

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Share your views on beef genetics, Ram nominations for Sheep Progeny Test, Up to 50% off Primary ITO programme fees

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This week’s notices: 

Share your views on beef genetics

As part of the Informing NZ Beef programme, we are asking beef farmers, stud breeders, and rural professionals for their views about beef genetics and available tools like breeding values, indexes, and artificial insemination. By participating in the short survey, you'll also have an opportunity to win a $100 Prezzy Card. Take the survey.

Ram nominations for Sheep Progeny Test

B+LNZ Genetics invites stud breeders to nominate rams for the 2025 mating of the Sheep Central Progeny Test (CPT). The CPT is open to both maternal and terminal sires. Nominations must be received by Friday 22 November. Access the nomination form here.

Up to 50% off* Primary ITO programme fees

  • NZ Certificate in Sheep/Beef/Deer Breeding Livestock Farming (Level 3) – enrol anytime.
  • NZ Certificate in Sheep/Beef/Deer Breeding & Non-Breeding Livestock Farming (Level 4) – enrol anytime.
  • NZ Apprenticeship in Sheep/Beef/Deer Breeding Livestock Farming (Level 4) – enrol anytime.
  • NZ Apprenticeship in Sheep/Beef/Deer Breeding Livestock Farming (Level 3 & 4) – enrol anytime.
  • NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management (Level 5) – anytime, online

*T&Cs apply, learn more at primaryito.ac.nz/halfpricefees. Vehicle and machinery micro-credentials and the NZ Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5) are not eligible for the up to 50% off fees offer.