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Desk-top assessment of native vegetation on New Zealand sheep and beef farms …

BakerAg Economic Analysis of the Essential Freshwater Proposals on sheep and beef farms …

FarmSalus – an assessment tool for farmer wellbeing …

… look into.  A guide to feed planning  (3MB) – after the snow you might need to look at your feed planning. Health and Safety of volunteers working on farms as part of response and recovery (1.7MB) – if you have volunteers coming onto your property for snow raking or clean up. Please consider health and safety. Do your stock need access to grazing? If you need emergency feed, generators, large capacity water pumps, help …

Performance Incentives …

… Industry reputation – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing … clear of sediment, nutrients and pathogens, excluding stock also allows banks to regenerate, providing shelter and safety for stream life. Improving your property’s look and value – there is good evidence that farms with clear waterways, … drink but not get into the water. Bridges and culverts – these make it easier for stock and people to move around the farm and protect stream beds. Shade and shelter – spreading trees across paddocks encourages stock into shade and from …