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  • I am a trained specialist assisting farmers with their planning in nutrient management, policy, farm systems, business and strategy. I have experience working with farmers across most aspects of the primary industry including dairy, arable, sheep, beef and deer, and also horticulture and viticulture. A farmer at heart, currently based in the Manawatu with my work spanning the length of the country. Constantly learning and engaging with other industry professionals allows me to acquire greater …
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    NZ beef and lamb fuel the fern for Paris 2024 …
    NZ sheep and beef farmers are proud to fuel the fern
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    Keep an eye out for Beef + Lamb New Zealand Annual Meeting voting packs …
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    Late spring management to increase sub clover content …
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    Survey identifies traits of importance to NZ beef producers …
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  • In May–June 2022 the Government consulted on a draft National adaptation plan. … This plan sets out what the Government intends to do over the next five years to prepare New Zealanders for the impacts of climate change such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. We were strongly aligned with DairyNZ in our views and asked the Government to work with us further to prepare farmers with practical tools and solutions. Read our submission (PDF, 508KB) Find out more If you have any …
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    Sheep breeding with most lambs sold store or grown out elsewhere … Sheep breeding and finishing on same feed platform … Lamb finishing on ‘clean’ feed … Lamb trading on permanent pasture only … Learn about how different farm systems and policies set up different levels of risk – both for worm challenge, and for drench resistance. We also highlight some management ideas and risk mitigations. … Good nutrition is #1  No matter what systems are in place on a farm, very good nutrition greatly …
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    Checking beef cattle health this autumn …
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  • This three-day immersive introduction is designed to help develop a deeper understanding of the NZ Food and Fibre Sector and how it is connected to the global economy.  … Engage is as much for those without a background in agriculture as it is those looking to refresh their sector knowledge. The programme is suited to people entering or connecting with the sector in advisory, regulatory, or farmer-focused policy roles.  Engage was designed and developed by Rural Leaders in conjunction with …
  • The Code of Welfare: Sheep and Beef Cattle sets out standards that must be achieved to meet obligations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. It was last updated in 2018.     Update July 2025: consultation has now closed. Access B+LNZ’s consultation submission here (PDF,  792KB).    The new proposals take into account new technologies and updated science, and include new standards related to dairy sheep.   About the proposed code   The proposed code is broken into 10 parts:   General requirements …