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Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector

Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector …
16 February 2022
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Refugia

… we still want our drenches to be effective for the stock that need them most, refugia is an important piece of any worm management plan. … Ideas for creating Refugia Maintain an undrenched ewe flock that shares grazing areas with drenched … do this safely. Don’t drench animals directly onto areas of new grass or ‘clean’ grazing. See this video on new grass management for tips. Draft out light 2ths or ewes, don’t drench them and run them together with lambs. Avoid running …
AgYields

… helps you see which pastures and crops perform best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished sources, offering a complete … up-to-date and historical data in one place, saving time and improving decision-making for your farm's forage and crop management. Ongoing improvements: AgYields will continue to expand and update its database, promoting better access to …
Adverse events

… to farmers affected by weather that have been designed to help you make informed decisions, while others contain management advice and strategies from farmers and industry experts. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at …
John King

… a facilitator for Beef and Lamb working with 14 groups throughout New Zealand focusing on soil health and pasture management to ensure improved water quality. Prior to that I wrote a column for New Zealand Farmer on farming practices … spent 20 years working with New Zealand and Australian farmers assisting them with a wide range of practical ideas and management techniques to enjoy discovering new ways to farm which increase farmer enthusiasm for farming. Read more about …
Upper Manawatu River Catchment group

… with another entity. Why? To help fund our objectives of education, facilitation & driving change to sustainable land management. (We have just formed this group and its is only just getting going - last meeting was at Lower Norsewood 5th …
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Introduction: mapping and understanding your resources

… Farm Planning introduction chapter and supporting resources will help you to map your farm and identify and assess land management units. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com to request printed copies of …
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand elects new Chair

Beef + Lamb New Zealand elects new Chair …
30 March 2023
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Managing stock near water

… includes managing stock near water. As well as the obvious action of keeping stock out of waterways this also involves management of the land near waterways or where there are transport pathways that could transport contaminants to water. … … – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing requirements and other … encourages stock into shade and from congregating in only one or two places within the paddock. Grazing and stock class management – grazing lighter classes of stock next to unfenced waterways results in less impact than heavier animals on …
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Roles on the farm

… anything is missing please email Oliver Samuel Oliver.Samuel@mukatangata.nz DairyNZ provides more information on team management . … Roles on the farm …