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… on the low-slope map changes . Freshwater farm plans  The Government consulted on proposals for how freshwater farm planning could become operational across New Zealand. A discussion document set out how a freshwater farm plan could be … aligns with many of B+LNZ’s positions and advocacy work aimed at providing practical solutions within the farm planning space, the content is relatively high-level and the devil is always in the detail. We need to see the detailed … (especially the detail of what goes in a freshwater farm plan) suggested that farmers think about what freshwater farm planning would look like from their perspective if all the preferred steps outlined were implemented were particularly …

… accurate, independent information to help farmers, meat processors, consultants and other organisations with their planning. Below you’ll find data and tools you can use to make farming business decisions – from export statistics to …

… B+LNZ also provides a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions. Access our Lambing Calculator, Sheep Calendar, Benchmarking Tool, Meat Export Tool, Meat …

Freshwater ecosystem health includes a waterway’s aquatic life, physical habitat, water quality and water flow patterns. This helps determine the overall state of the freshwater system. There are a range of indicators of ecosystem health in a waterway which include stream life, water quality and habitat. … There are a range of methods for assessing ecosystem health and quality of waterways. It can be valuable to do some checking yourself as well as engage a specialist to help with these …

… Careful planning for winter allows you to winter animals in a way that ensures the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained and environmental risks are mitigated. … When planning for winter, careful thought needs to be given to: 1. Paddock/Grazing Management When you’re standing at the gate considering how best to feed your crop, here are some factors to consider: Feed planning  – how many animals will this crop feed and for how long. Consider using the B+LNZ FeedSmart app. This app brings …

… consultants, farmers, scientists, financiers and processors, as well as B+LNZ. Monitor farms draw on local expertise, planning and community collaboration to improve farm production and make a big difference to profits. Success on a single …