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- … that 24 per cent of New Zealand’s native vegetation (approximately 2.8 million hectares) is estimated to be on sheep and beef farms. This is the largest amount of native vegetation present outside of public conservation land. … Download the summary report: Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 2 MB) Download the full report: Desk-top Assessment of Native Vegetation on New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 3.5 MB) The report has also uncovered that 17 per cent of all New Zealand’s native forest is …
- … Rachel enjoys connecting with rural and urban (catchment) communities, community organisations, schools, and individuals using science communication and citizen science tools to engage them in environmental and sustainability issues. Rachel is based in the Wairarapa with her young family, … up their community water quality monitoring programme (including stream health assessments), and helping interpret the data. … Rachel has completed the Beef + Lamb NZ catchment coordination and facilitation training programme and can support …
- Page… For on-farm biosecurity to be effective, everyone involved in your farming business must be aware of your requirements and why they are important. … Recommended practices Make good biosecurity practices something your staff and visitors are eager to respect, by treating them as indicators of your operation’s quality rather than necessary evils … of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff responsible for livestock husbandry know how to identify sick and injured livestock. Ensure all staff know what to do in the event of a suspected emergency animal disease. Ensure all …
- … B+LNZ drives research investments that directly benefit farmers, focusing on research that improves profitability and productivity. Our mission is to produce impactful results that support farmers today and set them up for future success. Through active collaboration with our Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) and other farmers, we ensure our research is co-developed and tailored to deliver real-world solutions. … Our science and …
- … Numerous rewarding career opportunities exist in sheep and beef farming and the broader red meat sector. Whether you're seeking your initial job, exploring training options or are in current employment looking to upskill, we've compiled some useful resources to assist you on your path. … On-farm and training …