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… The Government is currently consulting on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council rules. This survey will gather farmer input and help B+LNZ with its submission on Government proposals. Each page will show a quick snapshot of the proposal with some associated survey questions. View … views to inform our submission.   Farmers are encouraged to write their own submission, particularly highlighting on-farm examples of why the current policy settings don’t work.   Submissions can be made through the MfE website – you’ll be …

… 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 …

… Each staff member should have clear roles on farm that are documented. … Below are some resources to help with outlining roles on farm. Describe and Advertise a job  (PDF, 915KB) Individual Employment Agreements   (PDF, 814KB) Remuneration  (PDF, …

… Considering your training options for a career in the sheep and beef industry? Young people who have trained at a cadet farm are highly sought after by employers. … Places at cadet farms are hotly contested, but it's well worth trying for a … training programme and come out a well-rounded employee, ready for work in the sheep and beef industry. Cadet farms and on-farm training organisations   Considering your training options for a career in the sheep and beef industry? Young … find out more. Waipaoa Station The Waipaoa Farm Cadet Training Trust runs a two year agricultural training programme on Waipaoa Station, a commercial sheep and beef farm 70km inland from Gisborne, with the primary objective of training our …

… 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 …

… so informed decisions can be made for parasite management with the aim of preventing or reversing drench resistance on their farms. To do this, the information needs to be communicated effectively and have the desired impact.  A variety … methods evaluated so future messages can get to farmers in the most useful way to support practice change on farm and invest wisely in communication. Timeline and investment This was a 6-month project completed in September 2021. B+LNZ investment was $45,000 over the duration of the project. Outputs Animated video Podcast Drench poster Report – available on request, please contact research@beeflambnz.com Partners  This project was funded by B+LNZ 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… selecting for animals with a low faecal egg count (FEC).   Sheep that have been selected for resistance to worms based on a low FEC:  May have fewer worms that are smaller and lay less eggs.  Will contaminate pastures less. Ewes will have a … resistant ones are likely to benefit from a lower larval challenge. It works even better if they’re well-fed too!  At a farm level, the reduced number of parasite eggs shed by the resistant animals should also lower the number of infective parasite larvae available on the pasture. The reduction in pasture larval challenge can result in better production, alternatively drenching …