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Whanganui West catchment

Committee Members Duncan Matthews, George Matthews, Anne-Marie Broughton, Fraser Middleton, Harriet Horrocks, Danny Broughton, Donald Richards, Mike Russell, Toiora Hawira, Bruce Dave, Jason Reid, Alan Davidson, Christopher Blair, Erin Carver. Committee executive: George Matthews (Chair), Anne-Marie Broughton (Co-Chair), Mike Russell (Treasurer), Harriet Horrocks (Administrator). Key issues - High E Coli levels/contaminating swimming areas, sediment runoff/erosion, nutrient …
Catch the rain

Farmer-led research trials to test and refine management practices that boost soil water infiltration and resilience, sharing knowledge with fellow farmers. … Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and unseasonal dry spells in New Zealand. These weather extremes are putting more strain on farmers, adding to the challenges of managing volatile supply chains and market prices. To enhance farm resilience to these …
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Waste and chemical management

This chapter will guide you through understanding your sources of waste and chemical use, the associated risks and opportunities to manage and monitor. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Waste and chemical chapter In this section, you’ll find blank templates that you can print or download to fill in electronically. These templates are compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader – just download and save a copy to edit offline. …
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Common worms in sheep

Worm species … Meet your enemies! Learn about the important worm species of sheep – effects on the animal, seasonal pattern, diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. Inside the animal Sheep worms most often live in the abomasum (4th stomach) and the small intestine. Some worms can exist in both. Sheep almost always carry a mix of worm species. … Where and how bad? Most worm species are found throughout New Zealand – with some regional differences. For example, Haemonchus (Barber’s …
Tukituki Land Care

Tukituki Land Care is an incorporated society, led by chair Richard Hilson and a team of six Executive Committee members. The Executive Committee is supported by a Catchment Lead [Michelle Goodman], Catchment Co-ordinators and a Catchment Communications officer. There are two overarching themes for this project, a “Cohesive Voice” and “Actions to Protect” TLC acts as a collective voice for farmer/grower members to improve understanding and the exchange of key messages to improve environmental …
Past programmes

This section contains information on programmes that are no longer active. If there's a programme you want to know more about and it's not included, email us . … Past programmes …
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New B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island following cyclone-related postponement

New B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island following cyclone-related postponement …
11 April 2023
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Lone worker

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working by yourself in a remote location. A remote location is defined as more than 30 minutes’ walk from a means of communication and/or assistance. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Wear Personal Protective Equipment that is appropriate to the task First aid kit Cell phone or 2-way radio (if communications can be …
Mangatarere Restoration Society

The Mangatarere Restoration Society (MRS) was established in 2012 as a stream care group working to enhance the water quality of the Mangatarere Stream. We are community members, farmers, industry and iwi. Since then and many successful projects, we are now working with our community to develop a catchment plan in collaboration with Greater Wellington Regional Council. … The Mangatarere catchment is in the Carterton district and is about 157 km2. The Mangatarere Stream originates in the Tararua …
Current levies

… beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. … We invest your levies in programmes designed to support a confident sector with improved farm productivity, profitability and performance. Your levy goes on targeted programmes that deliver …