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Farmers whose intensive winter grazing practices do not meet the permitted activity criteria need to apply to their Regional Council for a resource consent by 1 May 2023. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different way. This table gives farmers links to the information they need for their specific region as well as contact details. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different …

With the support of NZ Young Farmers and Sow the Seed, we are committed to ensuring this website is maintained and upgraded across 2024.  … This website is to support teachers and students to learn more about our land-based industries. Here you will find a variety of high-interest teaching and learning resources for primary and secondary students all aligned to the New Zealand Curriculum. As well as this there is information on a range of related events to support classroom learning …

… suggest these animals may grow to excessive mature weight which reduces their lifetime profitability due to increased feed consumption. If this is correct, there may be an optimal pre-mating growth strategy for ewe lambs that will reduce …

As part of B+LNZ's commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining people in our sector, we’ve developed this hub to assist farm owners and managers at every stage of their employment journey. … Here are some useful resources to help you as an employer. We have something for every stage of your journey – just click on the tabs below. You can also check out the e-learning module here which covers all the following aspects.  Need extra support? Contact B+LNZ’s People & Training team at …

Find out more about B+LNZ’s mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector.    … To be a Korowai of support and advocacy for our Māori levy payers as well as the wider Red Meat sector .  ‘Waiho I te toipoto, Kaua I te toiroa’ , Lets us be close together, not far apart’   Our mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector covers a range of areas including:  providing information and support – we work on the ground where needed, run wānanga and hui, and collaborate across the sector, with a strong focus on farm …

Saying thank you Farmers who manage to send in all their samples by the end of the season will receive a Prezzy Card. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of Interest for the 2023–2024 FE season are now closed, but we’d love for other farmers to join next season.  King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … This study will help understand the extent …

… 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 …

At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for our sector. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start or progress your career with an organisation that values its people, invests in your development and is 100% owned by NZ sheep and beef farmers – then consider working for us.  … Current vacancies … Hi, thanks for stopping by. We’re so glad you’re interested in working for us. If you’re applying for a job with us, …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when using horses for farm work. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Rider must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. Rider is to ride a horse matched to their ability. What equipment do you need? Riding helmet (AS/NZS 3838 minimum). General Procedure Approach the horse calmly and from a direction where they can see you. Do not wrap equipment attached to your horse around your body. Check …