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  • Nathan Burkepile

    … for New Zealand Landcare Trust and have been working throughout the Hawke’s Bay Region assisting new catchment groups establish and providing technical expertise around wetlands and riparian restoration. … Nathan Burkepile … … to protect sage grouse habitat and maintain productive grazing on public land.  Since then, I have worked with various groups around species recovery, water quality, and flood control. … I have a B.Sc. in Wildlife Management with a Habitat … on wildlife.  I have 15 years experience restoring wetlands and streams.  I have worked with different catchment groups and community groups to improve biodiversity, water quality and flood protection. …
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    Tractor operation

    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 …
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    Drench families

    … drench families (cover one or two other parasites, e.g. tapeworm, liver fluke) Each family has a different mode of action (MOA).   Get to know your drench families, so you can make better decisions when choosing treatments for your …

  • Nuffield

    … perceptive and community-minded individuals from backgrounds ranging from farming, industry bodies, catchment groups, agricultural research, food and fibre innovations hubs. … The Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship is one of … perceptive and community-minded individuals from backgrounds ranging from farming, growing, industry bodies, catchment groups, and agricultural research. Find out more on the Rural Leaders’ website .  B+LNZ is a proud strategic partner of …
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    The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update

    The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update …
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    Don’t get caught with worms you can’t kill

    Don’t get caught with worms you can’t kill …
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  • Managing parasites and resistance in cattle

    This project measured the concentrations of ivermectin (a macrocyclic lactone) reaching target cattle tissues (abomasum and small intestine) and the target parasites ( Ostertagia  and  Cooperia ) when given to cattle orally, by injection or pour-on.  … Background While it is known that different routes of drench administration can result in variable efficacy against some parasite species it is not understood why this occurs or why different organs appear different. Despite evidence that pour-on …
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    Preparing for winter

    Careful planning for winter allows you to winter animals in a way that ensures the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained and environmental risks are mitigated. … When planning for winter, careful thought needs to be given to: 1. Paddock/Grazing Management When you’re standing at the gate considering how best to feed your crop, here are some factors to consider: Feed planning  – how many animals will this crop feed and for how long. Consider using the B+LNZ FeedSmart app. This app …

  • B+LNZ Hub Farms

    A B+LNZ Hub Farm is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy. It follows a single farm business’s change journey over 2–3 years providing a venue for sharing learnings, and creating awareness of challenges and opportunities.  … What is a Hub Farm?  Hub farms follow a farm business journey helping the wider community of farmers to see change in real time, understand regional challenges and opportunities and implications in a …

  • Soil your undies

    The Soil your Undies Otago research programme aimed to understand and measure the health of rural soils by burying cotton. … B+LNZ is a partner in the Soil your Undies Otago research programme which aims to understand and measure the health of rural soils using simple biological indicators (earthworms, dung beetles and cotton undies) to build a map of soil health for the area. The research programme will inform the schools and communities of their soils’ health and also provide a basis for …