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The health and safety of everyone on your farm is important – explore these safe work procedures. … Health and Safety …

This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is to be used when handling hazardous substances on the farm. Examples of these include fuels, pesticides, herbicides, gases … Competency Workers will not handle hazardous substances unless they are competent to do so. All workers who handle chemicals must be trained with competency requirements varying depending on the classification and quantity of the product being used. These may include: - Qualified Person (EPA/Growsafe) - Certified handler certificate - …

For on-farm biosecurity to be effective, everyone involved in your farming business must be aware of your requirements and why they are important. … Recommended practices Make good biosecurity practices something your staff and visitors are eager to respect, by treating them as indicators of your operation’s quality rather than necessary evils or procedures done under sufferance. Ensure all staff understand their role in the implementation of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff …

Helping farmers plan for success since 1991, our world-leading monitor farm programme focuses on a single farm business over a three to four year period. … Note: this programme is currently under review. How does it work? Community groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3–4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers …

Learn about how B+LNZ is striving to ensure education providers have the necessary resource and support to integrate sheep and beef case studies into education programmes. … Education …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when operating tractors. All operators must refer to the operator’s manual prior to operating the tractor. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be a minimum of 15 years old, unless they are 13 years or older and: Are fully trained in using the tractor and any implements attached to it Are in a safe position on the tractor or implement Are the only child on the tractor Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by …

At makingmeatbetter.nz you can find a range of facts showing how New Zealand beef and lamb stacks up in terms of being: better for animals better for you better for the planet better for communities. We encourage you to check it out and help us bring some balance to conversations about food production.  … We’ve worked with key industry partners to develop a website containing proven facts about New Zealand’s farming methods and how our beef and lamb stacks up on key criteria. … There’s growing …

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer-owned, industry organisation representing New Zealand's sheep and beef farmers. We invest farmer levies in programmes that grow the sheep and beef industry and provide sustainable returns now and for future generations. … …

Find out what the key performance indicators are for farm classes in your region and see how you compare. … These regional reports use quintile analysis to summarise and group key farm performance benchmarks. Performance is ranked in five 20-percentile bands determined by EBITRm (earnings before interest, tax, rent and manager’s wage). All data is sourced from the Beef + Lamb New Zealand sheep and beef farm survey, and forecasts. The reports are based on the 2022–23 final survey result. …

As part of B+LNZ's commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining people in our sector, we’ve developed this hub to assist farm owners and managers at every stage of their employment journey. … Here are some useful resources to help you as an employer. We have something for every stage of your journey – just click on the tabs below. Need extra support? Contact B+LNZ’s People & Training team at peopleandtraining@beeflambnz.com Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at …