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    Making the most of nutrients

    What’s the problem with high levels of nutrients? The problem is periphyton – the slime and algae found on river and stream beds. These organisms are essential for ecosystem functioning, but – under certain circumstances – they can proliferate and degrade waterways’ aesthetic, recreational, biodiversity and economic values. New Zealand streams are particularly prone to excessive periphyton growth because of the gravel nature of stream beds, high-intensity sunlight, warm waters and nutrient …

  • 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.  …
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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.  …
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    Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas

    Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas …
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  • ETS forestry conversion legislation consultation

    … and businesses, and on things like pest control – and ultimately on New Zealand’s economy).  We’ve been calling for action on whole-farm sales to carbon farming since 2019 – for more information see this page on our website.    We …
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    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results

    Smartworm® App trial yields promising results …
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  • Global indicators

    Find out more about factors that can affect pricing in our sector. B+LNZ monitors activity and trends to help our sector forecast future price activity, mitigate risk and identify opportunities.  …
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    Refueling

    Follow this Safe Work Procedure when refueling any item of powered equipment. …

  • Eliminating Facial Eczema impacts

    We STILL need your sheep poo! Final season starting soon, register your interest to help us tackle FE together. As a thank you for your contribution you will get: A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn …