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Trees within farms

… Once credits are allocated, farmers can choose to sell these to buyers in carbon markets or use them to market their meat products. However, carbon removals are only one of the benefits that these areas provide on farm. Please contact … “Te Uru Rākau's Forestry Support team works with tangata whenua, landowners, and the forestry and wood processing sector. We work to make the most of our forests’ contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, cultural, environmental, …
Engage Programme

… This three-day immersive introduction is designed to help develop a deeper understanding of the NZ Food and Fibre Sector and how it is connected to the global economy. … Engage is as much for those without a background in agriculture as it is those looking to refresh their sector knowledge. The programme is suited to people entering or connecting with the sector in advisory, regulatory, or farmer-focused policy roles. Engage was designed and developed by Rural Leaders in …
Factsheet

Ill thrift - identifying the causes and measuring their effects

Ill thrift - identifying the causes and measuring their effects …
News

Report finds Northland’s Extension 350 farming programme a success

Report finds Northland’s Extension 350 farming programme a success …
29 November 2022
People and Capability Farmer Reference Group

The People and Capability Farmer Reference Group (PCRG) is a critical component of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's commitment to delivering impactful and farmer-relevant solutions. Comprising 12 active farmers, the PCRG provides a vital, on-the-ground voice to our People and Capability work programme. Their purpose The PCRG ensures our initiatives are deeply informed by valuable farmer insights and perspectives. By actively engaging with this group, B+LNZ gains a deeper understanding of farmers' …
Otunui Catchment Group

Understand the current state of water quality and make changes accordingly to meet government regulation, To educate and up-skill on all aspects relating to water quality, To be one step ahead, To keep things simple, To create community spirit and make use of the Otunui Hall, Be proud of our …
Directors

… in the South Island. Terms are for three years, and elections are rotated. Two directors are appointed from the meat industry and an independent director, as well as an associate director also sits on the board. If there are no …
Wai-Kokopu

Wai Kōkopu – working to restore the health of the Waihi Estuary The Waihī estuary, located in Maketū, is in a poor and declining ecological state and does not consistently meet guidelines for safe swimming and shellfish gathering. Our programme is on a mission to change this. Together, with the community, we are harnessing the power of catchment-wide collaboration and innovation to build healthy, more resilient waterways that will heal the Waihī estuary. Our measures for success are simple …
Training opportunities

… Training our people is a high priority for us and as well as our own initiatives, we work in collaboration with other sector organisations to attract, train and retain the talent we need to drive our sector forward. …
Nicola McGrouther

… and currently farming on the Otago Peninsula with my husband. I have over 20 years-experience working with the rural sector. For 17 years, I worked in the land management teams of the Taranaki and then the Otago Regional Council's. This …