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  • Podcast

    Breakfeed: Be a product of your choices rather than your challenges, with Dave Clouston

    Breakfeed: Be a product of your choices rather than your challenges, with Dave Clouston …
    Dave Clouston
  • News

    Extension to agricultural emissions pricing consultation

    Extension to agricultural emissions pricing consultation …
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  • Innovative winter feed and soil protection

    … farmers can capitalize on increased feed availability while simultaneously protecting their soil from erosion and nutrient loss during the winter months.  Benefits to farmers Increased feed production : Seeding ryegrass earlier, … times, potentially yielding 4 to 5 tonnes of dry matter per hectare compared to just 1 tonne when seeded later.  Soil health & environmental impact : Growing a cover crop during winter adds organic matter, enhancing soil nutrients and humus. It also acts as a protective layer, reducing soil erosion during the winter months.  Economic advantage : By …
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    Flood support resources

    … This page provides information for preparing for and responding to floods, including factsheets, and links to websites and organisations that can help provide you with support. … Factsheets for preparing for a flood, recovering from a flood and health & safety post-flood Developed in response to previous flood events, these three factsheets – Preparing for a Flood, …
  • News

    NZ beef and lamb fuel the fern for Paris 2024

    … NZ beef and lamb fuel the fern for Paris 2024 …
    NZ sheep and beef farmers are proud to fuel the fern
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    Animal genetics and worms

    … genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams …
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    Animal tests

    … Not all testing for worms involves handling poo! Here we discuss how animal performance and health checks can be used in worm monitoring. This includes things you can check after an animal has died. … Liveweight monitoring and targeted selective treatment (TST)  What is it? Parasite infections in young animals can cause reduced appetite and …
  • Podcast

    Breakfeed: Resilience in farming, with Andy Fox, sheep and beef farmer

    … Breakfeed: Resilience in farming, with Andy Fox, sheep and beef farmer …
  • 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 …
  • Resource book

    Making every mating count

    Making every mating count …