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The proposed TANK Plan Change, also known as “Proposed Plan Change 9” introduces new ways to manage the land and waterways of the Tūtaekurī, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamū (TANK) catchments. The Plan will impact on your farm, so it is important that you have your say. … Overview The Hawkes Bay Regional Council are currently consulting on their Proposed Plan Change 9 – to manage freshwater ecological health for the Tutaekuri, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamu (TANK) catchments. The TANK plan includes …

Freshwater ecosystem health includes a waterway’s aquatic life, physical habitat, water quality and water flow patterns. This helps determine the overall state of the freshwater system. There are a range of indicators of ecosystem health in a waterway which include stream life, water quality and habitat. … There are a range of methods for assessing ecosystem health and quality of waterways. It can be valuable to do some checking yourself as well as engage a specialist to help with these …

AWDT is a critical partner to New Zealand's primary industries, its programmes developing the skills, capability and confidence of women. … The Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT) runs leadership programmes that aim to increase the pool of women with the skills and capability to govern and lead agricultural organisations. … Women play key roles in New Zealand farming partnerships and bring a wide range of skills to decision-making situations – but they hold just 6% of governance roles in the …

Helping farmers plan for success since 1991, our world-leading monitor farm programme focuses on a single farm business over a three to four year period. … Note: this programme is currently under review. How does it work? Community groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3-4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers …

B+LNZ, Monday 30 September 2024  These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the B+LNZ Awards “Give a shoutout & win” 2024 Competition, led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ Ltd) and supported by B+LNZ Awards Sponsors.  This Competition is to highlight the B+LNZ Awards Sponsors and celebrate the sector, ahead of the B+LNZ Awards on 10 October 2024 in Hamilton.  The promoter and organiser of the Competition is B+LNZ Ltd with the support from B+LNZ Awards Sponsors (Farmlands, …

These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards Giveaway by B+LNZ and in partnership with B+LNZ Awards Sponsors. … The giveaway is shared through Farmers Weekly, B+LNZ’s social media channels and B+LNZ’s weekly e-newsletter (e-diaries). This giveaway is to highlight the B+LNZ Awards Dinner that will take place on 19 October 2023. The promoter and organiser of the Giveaway is B+LNZ and is supported by B+LNZ Awards Sponsors. Eligibility …

If only we didn’t have to collect poo, but we do!!! Faecal egg counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. … A faecal egg count (FEC) is a measure of the number of egg-laying adult worms in an animal’s gut. It mostly doesn’t show what species of worms are there.   Faecal egg counts can be used to help assess:  Whether sick sheep or young cattle are sick because of worms. How quickly young animals are becoming …

Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) is a future focused seven-year programme (2021–2027) designed to generate more income for beef producers and the economy while protecting the environment. … Building on skills and knowledge that already exist in New Zealand – courtesy of our world-leading sheep genetic evaluation and previous work such as the B+LNZ Genetics Beef Progeny Test – this is the industry’s response to evolving consumer expectations around food quality and how it is produced. INZB will …

Does rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a paddock again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and …

The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of introducing refugia into a lamb finishing operation that had a triple drench resistance issue. Refugia, introduced through lambs with susceptible parasites, was compared to the more conventional practice of quarantine drenching. … Background Resistance of parasites, or worms, to all classes of drench is a major concern in New Zealand farming systems. Intensive finishing and hogget grazing systems are at high risk of developing triple …