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… do this by collaborating with others to extend our reach and make a greater impact. Our vision is to build a thriving sheep and beef farming community by enhancing retention, fostering leadership and celebrating success through robust … year three.   Our people and capability workstream is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable workforce for the sheep and beef sector by focusing on employment, training, and retention growth. Access our People and capability strategy …

… Ballance Science & Research Award winner:   Low Methane Sheep Genetics Programme Finalists: • AgResearch Life Cycle Assessment Team • Forage Trials Willesden … Datamars Livestock …

… (earnings before interest, tax, rent and manager’s wage). All data is sourced from the Beef + Lamb New Zealand sheep and beef farm survey, and forecasts. The reports are based on the 2022–23 final survey result. Provisional data is …

… year Ewe Body Condition Scoring This workshop demonstrates a quick, easy and low-cost management tool that compares sheep purely on condition. Better Beef Breeding This workshop helps commercial beef producers and industry personnel make the best use of genetic information when purchasing bulls for breeding purposes Better Sheep Breeding This workshop has been developed to address the basic principle of assessing the genetic merit of the rams …

… water quality and provides habitat for native fish and waterfowl. Grazing management – For example, grazing Merino sheep in improved lowland country to take pressure off native grasslands. Bee friendly farming – Because we all need bees … hectares. Two thirds of the covenants are on primary production land and 47% of all covenants (about 2000) are on sheep and beef properties. QEII advice Understand what you need to protect – Ask the local QEII rep to visit your property …

… Our sector is committed to improving our waterways and sheep and beef farmers have done a huge amount of work to protect and enhance freshwater health. We work to help farmers …

… raised some concerns. The proposed NPS needs to provide for equity in the framework it establishes for managing soils. Sheep and beef land is productive land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef land is valuable land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef farms themselves are valuable and contribute significantly to the NZ economy, community, culture, society …

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 …

… and retain the talent we need to drive our sector forward.   … Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? Check out the different providers of training to grow your skills and knowledge.  … Training …

… government agencies to help develop robust biosecurity policy, systems and standards. We ensure the best interests of sheep and beef farmers are represented by: providing technical advice on import risks and import health standards … to improve response capability preparing submissions on biosecurity legislation or policy consultations that may affect sheep and beef farmers providing input into international standards and biosecurity guidelines, including the World …