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… Hill Country Futures: Farmer Perspective series – Barriers and opportunities for on-farm environmental action …

… Contamination can be readily brought onto and spread around your farm by visitors, their vehicles or via equipment that has been used on other farms or at sale yards. … Recommended practices Keep the farm, yards and storage areas clean, tidy and free of vermin. Limit the unnecessary movement of people, pets and vehicles onto and around the property, especially …

… It’s important to work with your staff to set a plan to reach specific goals and meet targets. … Below are some resources to help with your staff planning. Staff Planning (PDF, 1.73MB) Business …  (PDF, 85.2KB) Editable Business Plan template (PDF, 82KB) DairyNZ provides information on career planning . … Goals and targets …

… do you need? Boots (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 … 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 ladder to secure it, or get someone to hold it Keep three points of contact when climbing up and down the …

… The impacts of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on sheep and beef farms …