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… Our Farming for Profit Programme shares information and monitors progress amongst a whole community rather than just an individual farm. … The … field days, seminars and workshops to address the issues most important to you and your neighbours. B+LNZ develops a programme of activities around the subjects farmers have identified as being critical in their region; these are always linked to a section of the sheep and beef sector value chain. This programme enables us to work harder on behalf of your community, coming up with local solutions for local needs, so you …

… The Soil your Undies Otago research programme aimed to understand and measure the health of rural soils by burying cotton. … B+LNZ is a partner in the Soil your Undies Otago research programme which aims to understand and measure the health of rural soils using simple biological indicators (earthworms, dung beetles and cotton undies) to build a map of soil health for the area. The research programme will inform the schools and communities of their soils’ health and also provide a basis for future sampling and …

… in a wider livestock parasite management campaign. The purpose of the LPMG is to promote good practice established by Wormwise, as well as utilising other B+LNZ resources for improving animal production and management.   Based on the … parasites, helping to address the growing issue of drench resistance. Improved management: Tools and strategies from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite management on your farm. … support: If the groups are successful, there is an opportunity for ongoing support and resources through an extended programme. B+LNZ Project Lead Cara Brosnahan, Principal Scientist – Animal Health Research Farmers involved Eight …

… 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 …