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The Government is consulting on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers through regional council plans and other rules.   This page contains all you need to know about:  what’s being consulted on B+LNZ’s views where you can find out more how to make a submission.  What’s being consulted on  The consultation covers national direction instruments across four packages:  Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when handling or working in the vicinity of livestock. ‘Livestock’ is defined as either cattle or sheep. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace Children under five must be directly supervised by an adult and are not to enter cattle yards What equipment do you need? Sturdy non-slip boots Hat/sunscreen as required General Procedure Keep stock calm Be …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when refueling any item of powered equipment. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Gloves (optional) Eye protection (optional) General Procedure Refuel equipment in well ventilated area. Park equipment on level ground whenever possible. Shut off engine. Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with the engine running or hot. …

We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If successful, this model could provide farmers with a strategic tool to evaluate different management strategies. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. This …

The Value Chain Innovation Programme delivers a truly immersive experience created to meet a growing need for strategically capable leaders.  … The 5-day in-person study tour of up to four of our leading value chains, develops entrepreneurial leaders with skills in critical analysis and innovation insight.  Through group discussion, debate and exposure to leading industry influencers, it develops the knowledge, skills and networks to enable you to operate and be influential at an enterprise …

We can help you take a broad view of your farming operation with practical guidance on taking care of your people and farm business. … Workshops we currently offer … Farm Safety Management System This workshop provides you with a Farm Safety Management System. This gives you a process for identifying and managing hazards and risks and 90% of your paperwork is already done. Benchmarking Workshop This workshop provides a hands-on approach to analysing your agricultural enterprise. Learn how to …

The objectives of this project were to quantify the benefits of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system.  … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot studies at two sites:    Mataiwhetu Station – a summer wet property    Otorohaea – a summer dry property.   The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early …