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… the choices they make when joining or working in the sector. Set up a Landcare Group There are more than 150 Landcare Groups around the country. Some are as small as two or three people with a shared interest in a specific ecosystem; others are larger groups working together on a catchment project. The booklet, How to Set up a Landcare Group , summarises what works for successful groups. It covers getting started, the best structure, putting ideas into practice and maintaining momentum. Protecting …

… crops used and where these are established on-farm Carry out a risk assessment Document or record your winter grazing action plan Outline any winter grazing monitoring that needs to be done Keep a close eye on events in your area . … f …

Crop types and worms … Does method of crop establishment matter? … Do crops have less worm larvae on them? What’s the best crop for low worm challenge? What if there’s lots of grass through my crop? Learn about worm challenge on different forage types, and approaches to managing worms and drench inputs while animals are grazing crops.  … Why crops?  Crops not only provide a less favourable habitat for worm larvae, but can also provide better nutrition, to grow young stock more quickly through …

Which paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. … 1. Understand the risks of winter grazing  Winter grazing can increase the risk of sediment, harmful bacteria and nutrients ending up in water. Reducing this risk begins with paddock selection. Paddocks with water flowing through or over the soil …

… the effects of their land use on water quality – and that includes managing stock near water. As well as the obvious action of keeping stock out of waterways this also involves management of the land near waterways or where there are …