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… aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks within New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur … resources: Development of new resources such as podcasts, webinars, and factsheets that provide practical advice on improving lamb survival. Enhanced knowledge: Perspective gained from a range of stakeholders with expertise in lamb …

… will set rules for agricultural land use in the Waikato and Waipā catchments. This page contains the latest information on PC1.   … Note:  the Environment Court proceedings for PC1 are ongoing. Because PC1 is ‘sub judice’ (before the Court) … was released in April 2020.   The release of new national policies (national stock exclusion regulations, Freshwater Farm Plan regulations, National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management [NPSFM] and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater [NESF]) and the Government’s Overseer report have caused delays to the process and impacted some of the content of the Plan.  Unique to the Waikato region is Te …

… Saying thank you A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg … study will assess the prevalence and contributing factors of facial eczema (FE) across New Zealand over three seasons (2023–2026).  Up to 350 farms will participate annually to help tackle this disease together and help improve management … with an anonymised nationwide map that tracks FE spore levels. Insight into FE risk factors:  By providing data on farm conditions, livestock management, and current FE practices, participants contribute to identifying the key risk …

… designed to generate more income for beef producers and the economy while protecting the environment. … Building on skills and knowledge that already exist in New Zealand – courtesy of our world-leading sheep genetic evaluation and … the industry’s response to evolving consumer expectations around food quality and how it is produced. INZB will focus on breeding objectives and traits, important to New Zealand farmers. It will also develop a New Zealand-based genetic … Development of tools will enable commercial farmers to select the right genetics quickly and easily for their farm system and environment. For some, it may be a focus on health traits such as Facial Eczema (a disease unique to New …

… judging All judging is carried out by assessment of the information provided in the entry/nomination form. There is no on-farm or in-person judging, so it important to write to the award criteria and include as much detail as possible in the … sheep and beef sector. They demonstrate future leadership/development potential and have already had a positive impact on the sector and/or their local community. This may be through involvement in the community and/or on-farm with new ideas …