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    Kellogg programme inspires leadership journey …
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  • … … Forming or joining an Action Group is a great way for farmers to put their ideas into action, make positive changes on farm and improve their business’ productivity and profitability. … Note: this programme is currently under review. Please … of this small group learning approach. A comprehensive evaluation of the action group programmes is in progress, and a report is scheduled for release in early 2024. This report will highlight essential findings from the overarching program …
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    … and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis of a high breeding value for disease resistance where this is available. Check the animal health details of …
  • … agricultural emissions from being priced in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Government intends to put a price on agricultural emissions by 2030, which B+LNZ has long argued against.   What B+LNZ is doing  We commissioned a scan of a … what farmers are being asked to do is fair, not out of step internationally, and based on the latest science.   The report’s findings  The report found that every country is looking to reduce agricultural emissions but in very different … the conversion of productive farms into carbon forestry. (Our government subsequently announced measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming. B+LNZ had been calling for action on this since 2019)  What we’re calling for   We’re urging …
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    Spreading the word about our low carbon footprint …
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    NZ Merino and B+LNZ - Guide to the management of footrot in sheep …
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    US market insights: sustainably labelled goods linked to profit …
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    … Interpretation  Action 0–300  Low  Don't treat, continue to monitor  300–800  Moderate  May or may not treat depending on other factors*  800–2,000  High  Treat now  2,000+  Very high  Treat yesterday  … * Feed quality and quantity, sheep … cases you need to consider all your management information alongside the FEC data, to decide the next step. Depending on this, you may elect not to treat, to treat a proportion of the mob, or not treat at all. Total worm count versus FEC … Interpretation  Action 0-200  Low  Don't treat, continue to monitor.  200-500  Moderate  May or may not treat depending on other factors*.  500-800  High  Treat now.  800+  Very high  Treat yesterday. … Interpreting cattle FECs  FECs are …
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    B+LNZ CEO joins business delegation to US …
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    Productive discussions at Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s 2024 annual meeting …
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