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    Lochinver Station hosts B+LNZ’s Beef Progeny Test field day

    Lochinver Station hosts B+LNZ’s Beef Progeny Test field day …
    image of Hereford bull

  • Nationwide ‘Sheep Poo’ Study to help understand facial eczema

    … Saying thank you A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of interest for the 2025 – 26 season are now open. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … along with an anonymised nationwide map that tracks FE spore levels. Insight into FE risk factors:  By providing data on farm conditions, livestock management, and current FE practices, participants contribute to identifying the key risk …

  • Draft NPS for Indigenous Biodiversity

    … Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The Government’s consultation on the exposure draft of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity has now closed. B+LNZ provided a joint submission with DINZ. Read our submission here (PDF, … Draft NPS for Indigenous Biodiversity …

  • School support

    … To streamline this process, we need to understand the needs for your school. To be connected to the right people and farmers who are willing to share their experiences please … wider agricultural world – right from their classrooms. Through virtual calls, farm visits, guest speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities, we’re inspiring the next generation to discover the people, processes, and possibilities behind … in conjunction with HATA (horticulture and agriculture teachers association) support Primary Industries in education. Visit their LinkedIn page to find out more.  …
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    Holding on to soil

    … practices, such as direct drilling Re-sow areas of bare or damaged soil as soon as possible Avoid heavy stock grazing on steeper, more vulnerable soils, especially when wet Fence stock out of waterways Plant riparian margins Leave buffers … and/or burning Install sediment traps (such as decanting dams or detainment bunds) where appropriate Plant trees on vulnerable areas of the farm, to stabilise the soil and reduce erosion. The easiest place to start is by developing a … Plan specific to your property. In one sweep, you’ll have a handle on where you are best to concentrate your energies for maximum effect.  What is the impact of too much sediment in water? Excess sediment in waterways causes light to be …
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    Kellogg study focuses on wearable technologies on hill country

    … Kellogg study focuses on wearable technologies on hill country …
    image of Natasha Cave on farm standing by ute
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    Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme

    … Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme …
    Generation Next programme
  • Podcast

    Early- to late-pregnancy nutritional management of ewes, with Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University

    Early- to late-pregnancy nutritional management of ewes, with Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University …
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    Government must push for emissions to be managed based on warming impact in climate change negotiations

    … Government must push for emissions to be managed based on warming impact in climate change negotiations …
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    Update on policy relating to highly productive land

    … Update on policy relating to highly productive land …
    cows and landscape