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- … the sheep and beef sector. … Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has proudly supported agricultural education, including annual award at both Massey and Lincoln University which celebrate student academic success. Building on this commitment, …
- NewsSouth Island's inaugural Facial Eczema workshop a success …
- This project measured the concentrations of ivermectin (a macrocyclic lactone) reaching target cattle tissues (abomasum and small intestine) and the target parasites ( Ostertagia and Cooperia ) when given to cattle orally, by injection or pour-on. … Background While it is known that different routes of drench administration can result in variable efficacy against some parasite species it is not understood why this occurs or why different organs appear different. Despite evidence that pour-on …
- AWDT is a critical partner to New Zealand's primary industries, its programmes developing the skills, capability and confidence of women. … The Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT) runs leadership programmes that aim to increase the pool of women with the skills and capability to govern and lead agricultural organisations. … Women play key roles in New Zealand farming partnerships and bring a wide range of skills to decision-making situations – but they hold just 6% of governance roles in the …
- Chair and Facilitator of the Waiohine Action Group. Spent the last three years facilitating the first ever creation of a River Plan (iuncorporating Floodplain Management Plan) for the Waiohine. This replaced a failed GWRC Floodplain Management Planning Porject with a project taken over, set up and run by the community, including all stakeholder and interest groups, Iwi and Mana Whenua, ratepayers and landowners, to create an 80 year Living, integrated whole of river plan by the community. …
- 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 …
- “I can confidently recommend the programme to anyone looking to expand their understanding, skills, and confidence across the board. It covers a wide range of topics, from financial literacy to understanding the demands of the international meat export market – gained through a walkthrough of a meat processing plant, followed by a conversation with the company CEO.” … "If you’re someone who wants to accelerate your learning in any aspect from pasture to plate, or simply someone who wants to …
- NewsTrade Blog: building connections at ‘Beef Week’ …
- Rachel enjoys connecting with rural and urban (catchment) communities, community organisations, schools, and individuals using science communication and citizen science tools to engage them in environmental and sustainability issues. Rachel is based in the Wairarapa with her young family, having moved away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland to live 'the good life'. And it's proving to be really good! … Rachel Griffiths … Rachel has over 12 years in community based environmental …