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- PageCatch-crops increase the efficiency of the operation by retaining nitrogen in the root zone that farmers would otherwise have waved goodbye to. … Planting a catch crop is a way of reducing the risk of nitrate leaching after winter grazing, where there can be large amounts of residual soil nitrogen that is at risk of leaching. By planting another crop as soon as possible after your final grazing, you can capture those nutrients in the second crop and increase overall feed production from the …
- Subject pageThe Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator is a free tool, designed to help farmers measure on-farm GHG emissions and sequestration. Once you’ve done your calculation you can then choose to complete our online action plan. (Note: you need an online account to access these – see below for info). … About B+LNZ’s GHG Calculator You can do a simple calculation using your existing farm area and stock numbers to get started with ‘emissions numbers’. You can also add further information to give you a more …
- Who are we: An informal group of landowners including cropping and finishing farms, sheep and beef farms, lifestyle blocks and other residents. Our reason for coming together: The Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group has been formed to help engage all landowners in developing and maintaining a long-term vision of land, water and environment care for current and future generations. This will include a living action plan for environmental enhancement, balancing the requirements of commercial farming …
- 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 …
- Ballance Science & Research Award winner: Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group Finalists: • AgResearch Parasite Team • Strategic Winter Grazing Research Team … Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner: Farmax Ltd Finalists: • Knode • Silver Fern Farms – Calf Booking App … Gallagher Innovative Farming Award winner: Maatua Hou Ltd Finalists: • Mt Linton Station • Sam & Sarah Jonston … Silver Fern farms Market Leader Award: Coastal Lamb Ltd Finalists: • Middlehurst …
- Nic holds a Master’s degree in Agronomy from the Ecole Nationale Superieure Agronomique from Toulouse, France, specializing in environmental management. Nic moved to Aotearoa in 2008 where he established his family on his wife's ancestral land in Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay. As project manager for the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group and the Whakaki Fresh Water Improvement Fund, Nic helps communities realize their environmental goals. The Whangawehi model has been recognized …