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With New Zealand’s trade situation constantly evolving and open and predictable market access being vital for the on-going success of our sector, Beef + Lamb New Zealand frequently contributes submissions to government consultations on trade policy. … Submissions … Trade Policy …

… are not totally E. coli free because of contamination by birds and wild animals. When comparing agricultural land uses, sheep and beef farming and dairy farming contribute similar E.coli loadings into waterways, despite the 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 … Surface run-off is usually the largest cause of E. coli contamination into receiving waterways. Studies have found 5 sheep/ha can deliver up to 10 times the loading of E.coli/ha, compared with dairy cattle grazing at 3 cows/ha. How to …

Animal production from lucerne based pastures …