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Dung – particularly in water – is bad news. Faecal bacteria and pathogens can cause disease in people. Faecal contamination is monitored using E. coli (Escherichia coli) as an “indicator” organism. E. coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the guts of warm-blooded mammals (including people) and birds. … Where does excess E. coli in our waterways come from? Common sources of E. coli bacteria include untreated human wastewater discharges, storm water run-off and animal waste. Faecal …

B+LNZ, Monday 30 September 2024  These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the B+LNZ Awards “Give a shoutout & win” 2024 Competition, led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ Ltd) and supported by B+LNZ Awards Sponsors.  This Competition is to highlight the B+LNZ Awards Sponsors and celebrate the sector, ahead of the B+LNZ Awards on 10 October 2024 in Hamilton.  The promoter and organiser of the Competition is B+LNZ Ltd with the support from B+LNZ Awards Sponsors (Farmlands, …

What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams that will improve these traits in your flock. …

Ballance Science & Research Award winner:   Low Methane Sheep Genetics Programme Finalists: • AgResearch Life Cycle Assessment Team • Forage Trials Willesden … Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner:   Silver Farm Farms/Lynker Net Carbon Zero Mapping Tool Finalists: • Bidr Ltd   • Cloud Yards Ltd  … Gallagher Innovative Farming Award winner:   Repost Ltd. Finalists: •   Reata Ltd •   Wharetoa Genetics … Silver Fern farms Market Leader Award:   Pearl Veal Finalists: • Ongaha •   Verry …

Ballance Science & Research Award winner:   Lincoln University Dryland Pastures Research Group Finalists: • AgResearch Parasite Team • Strategic Winter Grazing Research Team … Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner:   Farmax Ltd Finalists: • Knode • Silver Fern Farms – Calf Booking App … Gallagher Innovative Farming Award winner:    Maatua Hou Ltd Finalists: • Mt Linton Station • Sam & Sarah Jonston … Silver Fern farms Market Leader Award:   Coastal Lamb Ltd Finalists: • Middlehurst …

Find out how New Zealand’s sheep and beef farms are expected to perform this year – and how they’ve performed in the past. Farm management performance indicators are summarised by farm, hectare, stock unit, region, and farm class. They include balance sheet analysis. For comparison purposes, the spreadsheets include 10 years of sheep and beef farm data including the latest forecast. For quintile analysis, go to  Benchmark your farm . To benchmark the profitability of your own farm, try BLNZ’s …