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    Soils are fundamental to farming. It is important to look after them to keep them healthy and productive. The soils chapter and supporting resources will guide you through assessing, managing and monitoring soils on your farm.  … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected]  to request printed copies of resources. Soil chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps to complete this portion of your farm plan. It includes background information on the …
  • … new technologies to improve the environmental performance of our farms - Build relationships with other Catchment Groups For more information, or to join the catchment group, contact our Catchment Coordinator, Rachael Halder 021 566 229 …
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    This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is to be used when moving stock on a public road. … Risks Collisions with motor vehicles or other road traffic. Personal Protective Equipment If using motorbikes or an ATV, helmets are to be worn as per standard practice. Minimum operator requirements Stockpeople must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. Vehicles, ATV’s or two wheel motorcycles operators must meet requirements of relevant Safe Work …
  • The Government is working on updating the legislation around gene technology – or GE or GMOs – and B+LNZ is advocating for farmers’ concerns to be addressed.   Last updated: May 2025  Our position  Gene technology is a complex and divisive topic. From our ongoing conversations with farmers we know that some are very opposed to gene technology, while others see potential opportunities, and many need more information before deciding where they stand.   We have been clear throughout this process …
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    Supporting resource links … A changing climate will have particular impact on farming systems due to their reliance on climate and weather. This chapter and supporting resources will cover how to manage greenhouse gas emissions and removals, build resilience to a changing climate, understand the risks and opportunities and putting plans in place.   … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at  [email protected]  to request printed copies of resources. Responding to a changing climate …
  • Our Farming for Profit Programme shares information and monitors progress amongst a whole community rather than just an individual farm. … The programmes are based on feedback from the farming community, using field days, seminars and workshops to address the issues most important to you and your neighbours. B+LNZ develops a programme of activities around the subjects farmers have identified as being critical in their region; these are always linked to a section of the sheep and beef sector …
  • … better information flow on a catchment scale between the Group and interested parties such as the ORC, local interest groups, Beef & Lamb NZ etc • build a better understanding with the Wanaka community around what are the important … to inform discussions with the ORC, Beef & Lamb NZ, Government departments, research organisations and local interest groups. The Future Currently the focus is on-farm actions. But the focus will move a little more "outside the farm gate" …
  • Rabobank New Zealand is a part of the global Rabobank Group, the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. Thanks to our cooperative origins, our focus is our agribusiness clients and the long-term success of their businesses. Growing and strengthening communities is at the heart of Rabobank, and that’s why we say ‘Growing a better New Zealand together’. … Alliance Group is a leading food company owned by skilled and passionate Kiwi farmers who produce the finest quality …
  • Explore our past research on pasture management, catch crops, grazeable shrubs, and soil protection, and discover practical solutions for building environmental resilience on your farm. … Past environmental resilience research …
  • … Read our submission documents below.  PLEASE NOTE: This NPS is not related to the Essential Freshwater policy package 'Action For Healthy Waterways'. Information on that policy package can be found on our Freshwater Consultation webpage .  …