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… Beef + Lamb New Zealand is working to raise awareness of the issue of wholesale land use change from sheep and beef farming to carbon farming that is incentivised by the Government. … This page sets out our position and … We believe much of New Zealand’s need for sequestration from forest offsets could come from the integration of trees on sheep and beef farms. This allows food production to continue, maintains rural employment and ensures export revenue, … campaign, which prominently featured this issue ( visit the website ).  Media releases 8 August 2019: Wairoa case study report released    2 June 2020: Call for limits on exotic forestry offsets in ETS 17 June 2020: Reaction to …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when operating tractors. All operators must refer to the operator’s manual prior to operating the tractor. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be a minimum of 15 years old, unless they are 13 years or older and: Are fully trained in using the tractor and any implements attached to it Are in a safe position on the tractor or implement Are the only child on the tractor Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by …

… your staff. Manager's reports (PDF, 395 KB) Performance incentives (PDF, 355 KB) Performance management (PDF, 573 KB) Sheep. beef, deer career pathway – Primary ITO (PDF, 136 KB) Safe Work Procedures FarmSmart 2017: Melonie Sheppard – …

… for farmer focus groups where the outcomes and solutions developed can provide new information and ‘know how’ for other sheep and beef farmers. … This may include discussion groups, local trial groups or subject-specific activities. Find out …

… A new blueprint to lift the environmental performance of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector has been unveiled by Beef + Lamb New Zealand. … The Environment Strategy lays out a progressive … reducing carbon emissions and cleaner water. As part of the plan, B+LNZ has identified two key goals – every sheep and beef farm having a tailored and active environment plan by the end of 2021, and the sheep and beef sector as a whole moving towards carbon neutrality by 2050. Over the next three years, B+LNZ will roll out …

… primary school students through the AgriKids competition by developing and running a module based on a topic from the sheep and beef sector. The AgriKids competition runs alongside FMG Young Farmer of the Year and FMG Junior Young Farmer of …

… cattle farmers can take to reduce the risk of introducing  Mycoplasma bovis onto their farms. Biosecurity resources for sheep & beef farmers Specific resources for graziers, calf rearing and those bringing new cattle onto their property. … points to help protect your farm from pests and diseases Download –  WOF checklist (B+LNZ)   Use this checklist for sheep and beef farmers to identify ways you can help protect your farm Web link – Biosecurity associated with livestock … of the conditions can be treated, affected cattle will always be carriers of the disease the disease does not affect sheep or cause illness in goats. How it affects cows Infection does not mean clinical disease will develop. However, signs …

… uses to set regulatory requirements across the country. The NPS for biodiversity is of particular relevance to sheep and beef farmers given the significant stands of native vegetation on our farms – some 2.8 million hectares … by each community. Given the proposed criteria, it’s possible that these SNAs could cover most, or all of, entire sheep and beef farms in some areas. A range of measures in the statement could then severely restrict activities farmers … explains the Government’s new proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity and its implications for sheep and beef farmers. Roadshow workshop presentation slideshow  (PDF, 1MB) … Draft NPS for Indigenous Biodiversity …