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- Q&A with Northland farm intern Ellee …
- PageBroad-spectrum drenches … Narrow-spectrum drenches … Here you’ll find details on the different anthelmintic classes available in New Zealand – what worms they target, how they act, and what we know about drench resistance for each class. … What’s in a name? Drench is the common name for anthelmintic. These kill certain species of internal parasites (worms) inside your animals. Dozens of drench BRANDS are available However they all belong to: Five 'broad-spectrum' drench families (cover …
- Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign sending a message …
- PageBiodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. As a general rule - the more diversity, the healthier that environment. … Why is biodiversity important on farm? Biodiversity is a win-win – for you as a farmer and for your property’s ecosystem. Your production platform will produce more if your pasture is healthy, earthworms are active and insects and bees are busy. Most activities that promote biodiversity have other positive spin offs. For instance, …
- Advocacy update: biodiversity and having your say on key consultations …
- B+LNZ demands changes for a more equitable and fair emissions pricing system …
- We don’t want farmers to break the law …
- Kiwis urged to support New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers in new campaign …
- PageWhich paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. … 1. Understand the risks of winter grazing Winter grazing can increase the risk of sediment, harmful bacteria and nutrients ending up in water. Reducing this risk begins with paddock selection. Paddocks with water flowing through or over the soil …
- 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 nationally. … This project will provide a detailed understanding of the value of catch-crops, both economically and environmentally, by …