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… Trees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems.  … Benefits of plantings trees on farms: Help diversify your income by providing timber, carbon, and honey​. Provide windbreaks and shade for livestock help them grow faster​. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed​. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture​. … them to market their meat products. However, carbon removals are only one of the benefits that these areas provide on farm.  Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com  to request printed copies of resources. …

… and has already made significant progress. Climate change is a particular focus for B+LNZ – we support our farmers on-farm, we work with leading climate scientists and we advocate for emissions reduction targets that are science-based and …

… For on-farm biosecurity to be effective, everyone involved in your farming business must be aware of your requirements and why … procedures done under sufferance. Ensure all staff understand their role in the implementation of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff responsible for livestock husbandry know how to identify sick and injured livestock. Ensure all staff …

… typically much higher stocking rates in dairy farms. This is because sheep and beef farming is generally carried out on steeper country and run-off from hill country is greater – as a proportion of a catchment – than from flat land. … the grazing duration of pasture and fodder crops Winter stock off paddocks Keep stock out of waterways by improving on-farm infrastructure, such as reticulating stock water, improving stock crossings, planting shade trees away from water, …

… mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector covers a range of areas including:  providing information and support – we work on the ground where needed, run wānanga and hui, and collaborate across the sector, with a strong focus on farm system outcomes that look at all aspects of the whenua.  building understanding of B+LNZ's Māori levypayers – to …

… 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 … is not understood why this occurs or why different organs appear different. Despite evidence that pour-on administration is the least effective and most likely to select for resistant parasites, these products are the most … explaining why one route of administration is better or worse than others is required to understand if a change on-farm is required.  Current data indicates that in cattle, oral drenches are more effective than injections or pour-ons and …

… develop targeted, farmer-centric Regional Extension Delivery Plans and action.  The goal is to create positive impact on-farm ensuring as a sector we are profitable, productive and sustainable now and into the future.  They are our key farmer … South Island Farmer Council  View the Chair and Deputy Chairs here .  Our Farmer Councillors and Kāhui members also sit on other related groups to help guide B+LNZ’s focus on specific areas like environment policy (Environmental Reference …

… and Animal Handling Water and Feed Behaviour The Physical Environment Husbandry Practices Disease and Injury Control On-Farm Humane Killing Contingency Planning Welfare Assurance Systems.  Each part of the code is broken into three main … pain relief when castrating lambs or calves.  Full details of the proposed code and the consultation are available on MPI’s website here .   B+LNZ’s view  We believe there are aspects of the proposed code that need attention and we’re …

… focus groups. These groups, made up of 8–12 farming businesses, will meet three to four times a year to discuss real on-farm challenges and opportunities. Limited spots are available locally – ​​ register your interest here .​ Please contact …

… and learn from each other.  What is a Focus Group?  These are small group learning environments with a specific area of on-farm business or performance topic focus.   Each group is a closed group for the duration, usually over two years with … these groups are closed groups with members committing to the full group journey.  Selection criteria  Actively working on a sheep and beef or drystock property (associated levy payers). Willingness to learn new skills and understand the …