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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 …

… You can also order the sheep and beef breed posters printed as pull-up banners for your class. Flagmakers is offering schools a 15% discount if … and quote “B+LNZ” to get the discount. … Easily access a range of valuable online resources specifically related to the sheep and beef sector, find instructions for ordering physical teaching aids and kits, and discover other helpful supplementary content designed to create engaging and effective learning experiences across the sheep and beef sector.  … Library packs  We offer ‘library packs’ of resources to training organisations upon request. …

… 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 …

… to forestry.  More information on Parliament’s website here .   Why this is important   The wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farmland to carbon farming – incentivised by policy settings – is having a devastating effect on our sector …

Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The Government’s consultation on the exposure draft of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity has now closed. B+LNZ provided a joint submission with DINZ. Read our submission here (PDF, 928 KB). The supporting documents (a review of the SNA criteria by Element Environmental and the …

… B+LNZ is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find out more about the strategies that guide our levy investment, …

… in New Zealand flocks. … Background Ewe losses, especially during lambing, are a major source of economic cost for sheep farmers. Research from Massey and Lincoln Universities in 2021 revealed that ewe losses can range from 2.2% to 16% … and economic factors on-farms will be used to accurately project changes in profitability due to variations in sheep flock dynamics, such as ewe losses. Expected benefits to farmers Increased productivity and profitability : …