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… Gain access to advanced modelling tools to better understand and manage parasite challenges on your farm. Strategic planning: Use insights from the model to make informed decisions about parasite management and drench resistance …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when conducting burn offs. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Workers must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Wear cotton or wool clothing - no synthetic Means to communicate with 111 if required What do you need to do to plan a burn? Check with Rural Fire authority to see if there is a Fire Ban in place or if a Burn Plan is required Check Emergency Response Plan …

… easy and cheap as body condition scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in productivity, for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and …

Some soil – or sediment – in a stream is natural. But, if sediment levels get too high, it can disrupt ecosystems and kill freshwater species. It’s also a major source of phosphorus, because phosphate sticks to soil particles. … Where does excess sediment in our waterways come from? Sediment in waterways usually comes from land erosion. Erosion is a natural process, but – by removing most of New Zealand’s original forest cover – we have exposed soil to the elements and accelerated this natural …

… in less impact than heavier animals on the same area. Uncultivated buffers – in areas used for cropping or winter feed, leave an uncultivated, grassed buffer (at least 3m) beside waterways to slow run-off and help remove sediment. …

The Value Chain Innovation Programme delivers a truly immersive experience created to meet a growing need for strategically capable leaders.  … The 5-day in-person study tour of up to four of our leading value chains, develops entrepreneurial leaders with skills in critical analysis and innovation insight.  Through group discussion, debate and exposure to leading industry influencers, it develops the knowledge, skills and networks to enable you to operate and be influential at an enterprise …

… and, where appropriate, signpost ‘permitted access areas’ for farm visitors (e.g. veterinarians, livestock agents, feed and fencing contractors, shearers) and delivery and pick-up vehicles (e.g. stock trucks). Notify these operators …