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The benefits of Hill Country Futures

Outcome benefits for farmers The Hill Country Futures (HCF) Partnership Programme delivered a wide range of practical benefits for New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers, focused on building resilience across farm systems and communities. Resilient Farmers Wellbeing and decision-making support : The development of FarmSalus provided a structured tool for farmers and rural professionals to assess and support wellbeing, farm business health, environmental care, and social connections. …
Wainuioru Community River Care Group

… set the group up as an incorporated society where the purposes of the society are to: Monitor the water quality and condition of the upper Wainuioru River. Develop and implement plans to improve and restore the water quality and condition of the upper Wainuioru River for future generations. Foster education and community spirit in the upper …
Assessing communication tools to support parasite management

The aim of this project was to evaluate different ways of communication for their reach, impact and associated behaviour change. Parasite management is important for every livestock farmer and this topic was used to help evaluate five different communication …
Farm classes

The eight farm classes …
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Working at heights

… (or other slip resistant footwear if more appropriate) Equipment selected must be fit for purpose and in good working condition. Equipment that may be used to work at heights includes: Ladders, including fixing ropes Scaffolding Edge … working at height (i.e. use a long-handled tool) If using a portable ladder: Check it first to make sure it is in good condition and strong enough for the job Use the lockable spreader Stand ladder on firm level base Tie top and bottom of …
Catch crops for sediment control

This project will evaluate a range of catch crop species and establishment techniques to reduce sediment and surface flow losses following the winter grazing of forage crops.  Trials will be carried out on hill country in the Hawkes Bay and Horizons regions, but the systems developed will provide spill-over benefits to all farming regions and terrains …
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Grazing management

Does rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a paddock again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and …
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Australian drought impact on NZ livestock markets

Australian drought impact on NZ livestock markets …
07 December 2023
Innovative winter feed and soil protection

This proof-of-concept project introduces a new approach by establishing an annual ryegrass crop within standing maize fields before the maize is harvested. …
Price trend graphs

Here you'll find more than 10 years of farmgate data showing the average and annual monthly prices for YM lamb, all-grades lamb, mutton, steer, heifer, cow and bull meat – as well as the annual dairy milk solids payout, and price estimates for the year ahead. (Updated …