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Grazing vineyards with sheep … MPI advises graziers, farmers and vineyard owners and operators to withhold sheep intended for market for six months. Find out more Click through to the MPI website to read their recommendations regarding the use of sheep for leaf-plucking in vineyards . … Grazing vineyards with …

Agricultural compounds are chemicals – including veterinary medicines – used to improve the quantity and quality of produce and slow down the rate at which it spoils. … Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVMs) are used in the production of primary produce (farmed plants or animals), by home gardeners and for the health of domestic animals such as cats and dogs. The registration and levels of usage of chemicals in primary production is closely monitored by the Ministry for Primary …

Earthquake checklist for organisers of volunteers …

Earthquake registration form for volunteers …

Earthquake checklist for farmers briefing volunteers …

An HGP is any veterinary medicine containing either natural or synthetic hormones sold for the purpose of increasing muscle tone, growth rate, weight gain or feed efficiency of animals. … The use of HGPs is not permitted in sheep in New Zealand and fewer than 1% of New Zealand beef cattle are treated with HGPs. Use of HGPs is strictly controlled to protect New Zealand’s international trade in meat products. While international standards setting organisations and many markets, such as the USA …

Improving legumes on dryland hill country …

… kit appropriate to equipment being used Fire extinguisher General Procedure Be familiar with the owner’s manual and all safety decals on the equipment being used Check that equipment is safe to use Isolate the equipment when servicing/maintaining it Ensure the equipment is stable Follow equipment safety procedures Ensure there is sufficient lighting and ventilation Ensure power tools and equipment are properly …