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- This project aims to collate the relevant knowledge on ectoparasites as it relates to the New Zealand sheep and beef cattle sector and use this information to determine the current knowledge gaps and identify any emerging risks. … Background Ectoparasites such as lice, flies, ticks and mites are an important animal health challenge for our New Zealand livestock farmers. Ectoparasites are not the main threat to farm production from an animal health point of view, however, they are a major …
- 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 The data includes both published and unpublished …
- From late May to late July, the Government consulted on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council plans and other rules. The consultation is now closed. You can read the submission we made here (PDF, 939 KB). … What was consulted on The consultation covered national direction instruments across four packages: Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing Growth. Proposals included …
- Hill Country Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer …
- PageTo help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has rolled out the Forage Cropping module of the B+LNZ Farm Plan. A key outcome of this, is the documenting of actions to protect critical source areas and minimise environmental impacts. It will also help provide proof to the Government that farmers do not need further regulations to protect their natural resources and livestock. … To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has fast tracked the roll out of …
- Farmer-led research trials to test and refine management practices that boost soil water infiltration and resilience, sharing knowledge with fellow farmers. … Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and unseasonal dry spells in New Zealand. These weather extremes are putting more strain on farmers, adding to the challenges of managing volatile supply chains and market prices. To enhance farm resilience to these …
- A research model is evaluating the cumulative impact of farm system changes on greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is exploring cost-effective strategies for improving livestock farming systems while reducing methane emissions. The project will use the PRISYM model, a research model, to analyse data from several sheep and beef farms, including one that also integrates dairy production. The focus will be on seeing if the model can help find …
- PageDisease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis …
- Read up-to-date, comprehensive nutrition data for 23 beef and 25 lamb cuts and offal items in our interactive nutrition guide. … Read the guide Download the nutrition guid e (PDF 5 MB). About the guide The guide provides the amount of more than 30 key nutrients for each beef and lamb cut per 100g of the: raw edible portion of the whole cut, excluding bone and waste raw lean portion only, excluding bone and waste and trimmed of all visible fat This information is for meat from cattle and sheep …
- Our collaboration-based workshops can help you understand and achieve positive environmental actions and outcomes. … Workshops we currently offer … GHG Calculator and action plan workshop This workshop supports farmers to calculate their farm’s GHG emissions numbers and document their GHG action plan. Trees within Farms This workshop focuses on opportunities to integrate trees within farms to benefit sheep and cattle farming and the farm environment, and at the same time generate a return …