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Information on the consultation This story sets out what was proposed, how we informed farmers and helped them have their say through a joint B+LNZ/Federated Farmers/Deer Industry New Zealand survey, and our advice to famers on making their own consultation submissions. Farmers encouraged to make submissions on the low slope map for stock exclusion You can find more information on the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) website . B+LNZ’s consultation submission B+LNZ provided a consultation …

… of a pathways – framework Landscape classification tools   Biodiversity in forage landscapes   Communities to market   Learn more about the research on their website Programme co-funders include:  Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ministry of …

… New Zealand is one of only two countries internationally to allow 100 percent offsetting within its regulatory carbon market. Frustratingly, our concerns weren’t addressed in the Climate Change Response (Emission Trading Reform) Amendment …

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 or procedures done under sufferance. Ensure all staff understand their role in the implementation of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff …

To improve parasite management decision-making, new diagnostic tests are being developed to provide faster, more detailed information allowing farmers to make quicker, more informed choices. … Background: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a significant concern for livestock health in New Zealand. Effective management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine which treatment tools to use. Currently, the Faecal Egg Count (FEC) test is commonly used to assess worm burden. …

Accessibility is important to B+LNZ and we keep working to make our website and other resources suitable for all. We try to make sure any given piece of information is available in a range of different formats so farmers and others can find it in a way that suits them. Repeating messages in different media also helps adult learning.   We’re committed to Plain English and look to improve our use of this.   We seek guidance from accessibility experts like the Rural Youth & Adult Literacy Trust.   …

The Government is currently consulting on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council rules. This survey will gather farmer input and help B+LNZ with its submission on Government proposals. Each page will show a quick snapshot of the proposal with some associated survey questions. View the B+LNZ RMA National Direction webinar here .  … The Government is consulting on changes to a range of national direction instruments, …

Questions and Answers … 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 contact Olivia.Weatherburn@beeflambnz.com for more information.  Developed with input from sheep and beef farmers and rural professionals as part of the Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP), the approach has been proven to support …

The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) exists to provide knowledge and tools for New Zealand farmers, so they can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. … The PGgRc is funded by eight New Zealand agricultural sector partners and works in collaboration with the New Zealand Government. To find out more about the PGgRc and the projects they invest in visit the website: https://www.pggrc.co.nz/ B+LNZ point of contact: Mark Aspin . … Pastoral Greenhouse Gas …