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… It covers a wide range of topics, from financial literacy to understanding the demands of the international meat export market – gained through a walkthrough of a meat processing plant, followed by a conversation with the company CEO.” … "If …

These terms and conditions ( Terms ) apply to your use of the Knowledge Hub provided to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited ( B+LNZ ). These Terms form a binding agreement between you and B+LNZ, and are effective from the date that we provide you with access to the Knowledge Hub. We may change these Terms at any time and the changes will come into effect at least 1 month after the posting of modified Terms on the Knowledge Hub. We will make every effort to communicate these changes to you …

Calling all farmers! Register on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand electoral roll and have your say on the big issues affecting our industry. … As the industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef producers, we invest farmer levies to help grow the industry today and for future generations. Why register? To make the best decisions on behalf of New Zealand farmers, we need to know what you think. B+LNZ is your organisation. If you're on the electoral roll you can: vote in the …

Some soil – or sediment – in a stream is natural. But, if sediment levels get too high, it can disrupt ecosystems and kill freshwater species. It’s also a major source of phosphorus, because phosphate sticks to soil particles. … Where does excess sediment in our waterways come from? Sediment in waterways usually comes from land erosion. Erosion is a natural process, but – by removing most of New Zealand’s original forest cover – we have exposed soil to the elements and accelerated this natural …

If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a quick guide.  … It’s best to collect fresh samples by quietly moving the mob of animals to a corner and letting them stand for 5–10 minutes, and then collecting what has been dropped.   If it’s not possible to hold a mob somewhere , just let them drift quietly away from you through a gateway or narrow area. Ideally collect ones you’ve actually seen pass out the back …

We can help you take a broad view of your farming operation with practical guidance on taking care of your people and farm business. … Workshops we currently offer … Farm Safety Management System This workshop provides you with a Farm Safety Management System. This gives you a process for identifying and managing hazards and risks and 90% of your paperwork is already done. Benchmarking Workshop This workshop provides a hands-on approach to analysing your agricultural enterprise. Learn how to …

Our collaboration-based workshops can help you understand and achieve positive environmental actions and outcomes. … Workshops we currently offer … GHG Calculator and action plan workshop  This workshop supports farmers to calculate their farm’s GHG emissions numbers and document their GHG action plan.  Trees within Farms  This workshop focuses on opportunities to integrate trees within farms to benefit sheep and cattle farming and the farm environment, and at the same time generate a return …

Take part in a national survey exploring the social impacts of facial eczema. It’s easy, completely confidential, and takes just 15 minutes to complete. For every response, $10 will be donated to the Rural Support Trust. ​Complete the survey​ before 18 July.  … Sign up here to receive free text messages with region-specific spore count updates, helping you identify the ideal time to begin monitoring on your farm. This service also offers management tips and links to additional information. … …

The Kellogg Rural Leadership programme is a modern delivery platform designed to expand scholars’ ‘contextual intelligence’ and the critical thinking required for effective leadership. … To apply for this scholarship, please complete the online application form by Monday 7 October, 2024. … The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme has been developing leaders for the rural and agri-food sector since 1979.  … The six-month course includes 18 days of programmed content delivered in three …

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has a number of resources to help manage extremely dry weather conditions. While no one can make it rain, there are management strategies that farmers can put in place to protect the future performance of their capital breeding stock, such as early weaning, body condition scoring and feed budgets. Most importantly, farmers need to look after the well-being of themselves and their families. As well as making use of networks (friends, family and neighbours, rural …