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… B+LNZ is seeking farmer approval to join an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government on foot and mouth disease readiness and response. This page contains everything you need to know.  NOTE: voting has now closed.  … Key resources Handout (PDF, …

… with Chainsaws. It is important that all workers are competent in the use of the type of chainsaw they are using and are familiar with the operator’s manual prior to operating the chainsaw. … What are the minimum operator requirements? … equipment do you need? All personal protective equipment should be to a recognised AS/NZ safety standard, maintained and replaced when necessary Steel capped safety boots with firm ankle support (AS/NZS 2210.1:2009). Safety trousers or … alone, refer to the Lone Worker Safe Work procedure Check the chainsaw to make sure it has been correctly maintained and is in safe working order. The following features must be fitted: Chain brake Safety mitt Chain catcher Rear handguard …

… Managing Flystrike and Lice …

… For on-farm biosecurity to be effective, everyone involved in your farming business must be aware of your requirements and why they are important. … Recommended practices Make good biosecurity practices something your staff and visitors are eager to respect, by treating them as indicators of your operation’s quality rather than necessary evils … of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff responsible for livestock husbandry know how to identify sick and injured livestock. Ensure all staff know what to do in the event of a suspected emergency animal disease. Ensure all …

… Agricultural compounds are chemicals – including veterinary medicines – used to improve the quantity and quality of produce and slow down the rate at which it spoils. … Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVMs) are used in the production of primary produce (farmed plants or animals), by home …

… 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 …

… In a global context the New Zealand beef and lamb sector is unique, we have an export profile like no other (more than 90 per cent of our sheepmeat and beef goes overseas), we are niche producers (we can only feed 30 million people) and our production is based on natural farming systems. … We know that competition in the meat market is strong and new …