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Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? With Te Pūkenga | Primary ITO you can earn while you learn. … There are a few excellent reasons why you should consider on-job training, progress your career and get in touch with your local Training Advisor:  Earn while you learn and get qualified.  For the whole of 2024, fees for nearly all agriculture training through Primary ITO is now up to 50% off. Terms and conditions apply, see primaryito.ac.nz/halfpricefees for …

… How the animals are looking. How well grown they are. Any breakdown in immunity they may face. For example lambing, weaning (lambs), other diseases (e.g. BVD, Johne's disease, respiratory disease).  Feed quantity. Feed quality. Likely …

These terms and conditions ( Terms ) apply to your use of the Knowledge Hub provided to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited ( B+LNZ ). These Terms form a binding agreement between you and B+LNZ, and are effective from the date that we provide you with access to the Knowledge Hub. We may change these Terms at any time and the changes will come into effect at least 1 month after the posting of modified Terms on the Knowledge Hub. We will make every effort to communicate these changes to you …

To improve parasite management decision-making, new diagnostic tests are being developed to provide faster, more detailed information allowing farmers to make quicker, more informed choices. … Background: Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are a significant concern for livestock health in New Zealand. Effective management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine which treatment tools to use. Currently, the Faecal Egg Count (FEC) test is commonly used to assess worm burden. …

Info on how our annual meeting process works … B+LNZ’s annual meeting provides a great opportunity for levypayers to learn more about where your levies are invested, and to have your say.   … 2025 meeting documentation  B+LNZ Company resolution explanatory notes 2025   (PDF, 68KB) (WNI voters only)  2025 Western North Island Director Election Candidate Profiles (PDF, 297 KB) 2024 B+LNZ Annual Report  (PDF, 7MB) 2024 B+LNZ Annual Meeting minutes (PDF, 157 KB) B+LNZ Year End Financial Statements …

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 there’s a list of our media releases at the bottom. Our position is clear – we are not anti-forestry.  A lot of farmers are looking to integrate trees on farms and that’s a good thing. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and it’s good for the climate and the environment to plant some …

We partnered with the Federation of Maori Authorities' (FOMA) to launch the Performance Plus Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a seven-year economic development pilot carried out on the East Coast by the Tairawhiti Land Development Trust. Participating farms saw an average lift in productivity of 26%, despite the …

What type of worm laid those eggs? Faecal egg counts tell us how many worm eggs our stock are passing. Larval cultures tell us what worm genus the eggs are from.   … Larval cultures are normally done at an animal health laboratory. Eggs are incubated and  hatched out; the resulting larvae are identified under a microscope. Larval cultures identify worms to the ‘genus’ level (not ‘species') – e.g. Trichostrongylus worms are reported as ‘Trichstrongylus’ , not ‘ T colubriformis’ or ‘ T vitrinus’ …

It's important to ensure you get quality applicants and that you select the person best suited for the role.  … Below are some resources to help with recruitment and selection. Why is recruitment important (PDF 454.19KB) Handling job applications (PDF 203.41KB) Reviewing applications and interviewing (PDF 1.1MB) Selecting and appointing  (PDF 348.78KB) Example interview questions   (PDF 183.13KB) Checklist of things to consider before advertising  (PDF 293.72KB) B+LNZ AgInnovation 2018 …

The B+LNZ Wormwise programme provides farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques to manage worms effectively and sustainably and minimise drench resistance issues. It also aims to lift productivity and the welfare of livestock.  … Wormwise was formed in 2005 and is solely funded by B+LNZ. It is a key extension programme for sheep and beef farmers.   We work in partnership with DairyNZ, DINZ, MPI, Animal and Plant Health NZ and the New Zealand Veterinary Association.    Milestones and …