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  • Pasture management in a volatile world

    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 …
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    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results

    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results …
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    Cyclone Gabrielle – information for farmers

    … emergency response and connecting with farming communities. B+LNZ is working as part of the local Rural Advisory Groups (RAGs) to have a coordinated response. RAG is made up of members from B+LNZ, Rural Support Trust, DairyNZ, …

  • AgYields

    Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand.  … Background:  AgYields ( www.agyields.co.nz ) is a comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. This platform helps you see which pastures and crops perform best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished …

  • Paritua Catchment Group

    … The Paritua Catchment Group provides catchment management and rural community support across Paritua. … Paritua Catchment Group …

  • Mid Aparima Catchment Group

    For more information, or to join the catchment group, contact our Catchment Coordinator, Rachael Halder 021 566 229 or [email protected] … Mid Aparima is apart of the larger Aparima catchment group - ACE (Aparima Community Environment). … Mid Aparima Catchment …

  • Upper Aparima Catchment Group

    For more information, or to join the catchment group, contact our Catchment Coordinator, Rachael Halder 021 566 229 or [email protected] … Upper Aparima is apart of the larger Aparima catchment group ACE (Aparima Community Environment) … Upper Aparima Catchment …
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    Livestock

    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 …

  • RMA national direction consultation 2025

    From late May to late July, the Government consulted on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council plans and other rules.  The consultation is now closed. You can read the submission we made here (PDF, 939 KB). … What was consulted on   The consultation covered national direction instruments across four packages:   Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing Growth.   Proposals included …

  • Research papers and additional tools

    The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail.  Resources for farmers Wormwise handbook  (PDF, 4.3MB) – or request a printed copy Request a Wormwise workshop in your area:  Contact your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good management practice for internal parasites and answers to farmers’ questions Video:  Wormwise pre-lambing advice Worms in refugia : a …