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    Farm Fit

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  • Market innovation and seizing opportunities

    … Making sure that our farmers are getting the best value they can for their beef and lamb is not just about maintaining the status quo in our current markets – it’s also about using market innovation to … innovation that is transformational to the New Zealand red meat sector in terms of profitability, sustainability, and confidence. … What is market innovation? Market innovation is the improvement of the mix of target markets and of the way in which these are served. It includes new markets and new distribution processes in foreign and local …

  • Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms Summary Report

    … 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 …

  • 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 …
  • 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 … flock pre-lamb.  Back in the day Before the first white (Benzimidazole) drench, there must have been plenty of sheep and cattle that were able to live with worms. Stock performance wasn’t as high, but the better animals must have been …
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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 reduced feed conversion efficiency.  Not all animals in a mob are affected to the same degree - some will be growing … Here’s some guidelines for what you’ll see with Barbers Pole worm and Trichostrongylus in lambs that have died of these parasites. Total worm counts are the ultimate test to determine the …
  • 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
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    Extension to agricultural emissions pricing consultation

    Extension to agricultural emissions pricing consultation …
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    Wormwise for Goats

    Wormwise for Goats …