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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 …

Explore how we’re working with others to strengthen pathways into the food and fibre sector. … Submissions   B+LNZ has submitted feedback on the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) and the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC) redesign of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.  View our submissions below. … Food and Fibre CoVE    Food and Fibre CoVE is an initiative of the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence Society Incorporated. Members of the Society include industry peak …

Farmlands is the largest buying group of its type in New Zealand, transacting more than 2.5 billion dollars' worth of business annually and is listed in the top 20 companies by turnover in New Zealand, has 70,000 Farmlands shareholders and 82 stores nationwide. … AgResearch is one of New Zealand’s seven Crown Research Institutes. We offer world-leading expertise, and are responsible for delivering innovative science and research outcomes specifically for the agricultural sector. … Rabobank New …

We work to promote good animal welfare as an intrinsic part of productive, sustainable and profitable livestock farming. … Recognising that animal welfare is increasingly important, we invest farmer levies in a range of activities that continue to ensure sheep and beef cattle farming in New Zealand has a reputation for animal welfare to be proud of. Our activities Research B+LNZ has a diverse portfolio of research, completed and ongoing, that covers nearly every aspect of stock management. In …

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 …

… 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, …

… it is still flawed and our view is that an alternative approach is needed. This view is in line with other agricultural groups, including Federated Farmers. Farmers were encouraged to test the revised approach on their farm and provide … for winter grazing how the certified freshwater farm plan process relates to winter grazing the importance of industry groups being involved in developing the ‘further guidance’ referred to in the discussion document. This consultation …