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- I have a farming background growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Eastern Southland and currently farming on the Otago Peninsula with my husband. I have over 20 years-experience working with the rural sector. For 17 years, I worked in the land management teams of the Taranaki and then the Otago Regional Council's. This provided a solid understanding and practical application of Water Plans and Council processes, environmental good management practice and community engagement. I moved into …
- Page… – under certain circumstances – they can proliferate and degrade waterways’ aesthetic, recreational, biodiversity and economic values. New Zealand streams are particularly prone to excessive periphyton growth because of the gravel nature of …
- We update our strategy every few years to reflect our farmers’ priorities. …
- The Ministry for Primary Industries released Phase 1 of a national policy statement for soils in August this year which addresses the management of versatile soils. This NPS has been called the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land. …
- This page contains information about the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme – Forestry) Amendment Bill. Consultation period: 26 June to 7 July 2025 Parliament’s Environment Committee consulted on legislation that will place limits on whole-farm conversions to forestry. More information on Parliament’s website here . Why this is important The wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farmland to carbon farming – incentivised by policy settings – is having a devastating effect …
- PageThis page provides information for preparing for and responding to floods, including factsheets, and links to websites and organisations that can help provide you with support. …
- PageWhat’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams that will improve these traits in your flock. …
- 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 …
- At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for our sector. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start or progress your career with an organisation that values its people, invests in your development and is 100% owned by NZ sheep and beef farmers – then consider working for …
- … land practices in Hawkes Bay, NZ Developing successful funding applications, managing budgets and writing progress reports. Ability to focus on engaging with communities to achieve outcomes. Strong local networks at regional and national …