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  • B+LNZ Focus Groups

    A B+LNZ Focus Group is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy.  These are topic focused, and outcomes driven, providing farmers’ the opportunity to learn from other members and subject matter experts. These groups are deliberately kept small to ensure everyone gets a chance to share insights and learn from each other.  What is a Focus Group?  These are small group learning environments with a specific area of on-farm …
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    First steps in getting a catchment community group started

    First steps in getting a catchment community group started …
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    Worms on pasture

    … research has shown these can carry fewer larvae than grass. Plus they’re often more nourishing, meaning young animals grow out faster, requiring less drench inputs as they reach a mature size earlier.  Short term crops that are grazed down …

  • Grazeable shrubs for hill country

    This project aimed to understand how to better manage tagasaste (commonly known as tree lucerne) on-farm in the Hawkes’ Bay region and Taupō. … Field trials were carried out at three sites to assess the following: Seed germination and establishment of tagasaste. Forage production and nutritive value of tagasaste. Weed risk assessment for tagastaste. Production of grass and legume pasture species grown in pasture-tagasaste systems. Background There is huge potential growth for the sheep and beef …
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    Quarantine drenching

    What with? … Learn about when you should administer a quarantine drench, what to use, and importantly – what to do afterwards!  … The ‘why’ of quarantine  The aim of a quarantine drench to bought-in stock is to prevent the importation of multi-drench-resistant worms onto your property.   You probably have worms with some level of drench resistance already – but you want to ensure you don’t make this worse by importing worms with nastier genetics than the ones already there!  Bought-in lambs and …
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    Record number of visitors at Open Farms 2023

    Record number of visitors at Open Farms 2023 …
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    Animal genetics and worms

    … 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 … egg count (FEC).  Selecting animals is based on ‘time to first drench’. Superior animals are those that continue to grow for the longest period after weaning before needing to be drenched.  Such animals do not necessarily have a higher or …

  • Price trend graphs

    Here you'll find more than 10 years of farmgate data showing the average and annual monthly prices for YM lamb, all-grades lamb, mutton, steer, heifer, cow and bull meat – as well as the annual dairy milk solids payout, and price estimates for the year ahead. (Updated 28/08/2025) … Sheep … Beef … Dairy … Price trend …
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    After winter

    … the paddock topography and cropping history when looking at establishing a catch crop. 2. Is your soil dry enough to sow a crop? Look at your paddock and consider the soil moisture before cultivating. Do not cultivate or disturb wet or … Choosing the right crop for your paddock. Consider all your options and limitations:     Will this crop germinate and grow at low temperatures?    A cereal crop such as winter oats or Rye corn may be used as an effective catch crop.  Will …
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    Ministry for the Environment & Ministry for Primary Industries Certified Freshwater Farm Plans Regulations and Stock Exclusion Regulations: Proposed changes to the low slope map

    Ministry for the Environment & Ministry for Primary Industries Certified Freshwater Farm Plans Regulations and Stock Exclusion Regulations: Proposed changes to the low slope map …