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… or when visibility is less than 100 metres. 5. Livestock in one mob cannot exceed 600 head of cattle or 3000 head of sheep. 6. Stock is to be kept moving at all times. 7. There is to be a minimum of two stockpeople for the task. One in …

… Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? With Te Pūkenga | Primary ITO you can earn while you learn. … There are a few excellent reasons why … NZ Apprenticeship New Zealand Apprenticeship in Agriculture – Breeding Livestock Farming Level 3 and 4  Level 3 Sheep, Beef and Deer New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture – Meat & Fibre Level 3 Level 3 Agriculture micro-credentials …

… for subsequent crops. Relevant resources The following resources are relevant to all livestock farmers – dairy, beef, sheep and deer – who graze pasture or crops intensively over winter. If you would prefer face to face guidance on these or …

… animals, there are rules you must follow to reduce this risk. Under Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) Regulations, cattle, sheep and deer must not be allowed to eat any products that include ruminant proteins. This includes feed intended for …

… treatments—preferably for each animal but at least to the mob level. Specific diseases and issues Internal parasites Sheep measles Johne’s disease   … Animal waste and carcass management …

Trees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems.  … Benefits of plantings trees on farms: Provide windbreaks and shade for livestock help them grow faster​.  Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed​.  Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion.  Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture​.  Provide landscape diversity and wildlife habitat, biodiversity​.  Absorb carbon to help offset your, or others’ emissions.  Help …

This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is to be used when handling hazardous substances on the farm. Examples of these include fuels, pesticides, herbicides, gases … Competency Workers will not handle hazardous substances unless they are competent to do so. All workers who handle chemicals must be trained with competency requirements varying depending on the classification and quantity of the product being used. These may include: - Qualified Person (EPA/Growsafe) - Certified handler certificate - …

… Does rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a …

… pages by an individual tagging a friend and commenting why they think it’s important to celebrate New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector.   A person can enter as many times as they like if a new friend and a new reason to celebrate is …

… New Zealand is focused on providing significant return on investment for dairy farmers’ beef levies.   … The dairy, sheep and beef industries are closely linked, through activities such as:  non-replacement dairy calves in beef finishing  …