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  • Wanaka Catchment Group

    … The purpose of the group is encouraging the adoption of consistent tools and sustainable approaches  to  on-farm  environmental management while also advancing a positive message about the farms in our catchment and their commitment to protecting Lake Wanaka. More specifically this group is: • implementing a consistent framework for farm environmental management over the catchment • encourage and educate the landholders to adopt practices which reduce … done to manage them Actions The first two years (October 2017 - October 2019) of the project are focused "within the farm gate". Chris Arbuckle from Aspiring Environmental has been contracted to deliver for each property: • A detailed LEP …
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    ‘Catch the Rain’ research project – seeking interested farmers

    ‘Catch the Rain’ research project – seeking interested farmers …
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    Surfing for Farmers sessions available near you

    Surfing for Farmers sessions available near you …
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    Retaining experience in sheep and beef sector

    Retaining experience in sheep and beef sector …
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    Motorbikes, quad bikes, side X sides

    … be assessed, taking into consideration the terrain, the capability of the rider and passenger, and any other relevant farm specific factors. If after completing the risk assessment a passenger is still to be carried, then the control … the speed is appropriate to the conditions and does not exceed 20 km/h. Identify and do not enter those areas of the farm that are not suitable for carrying passengers on a quad bike. Operator must be competent to operate machine with a … Guidelines: “Safe use of quad bikes” . WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Safe use of two-wheeled motorbikes on farm ". Saferfarms.org.nz " Carrying a passenger on a quad bike designed for one rider ". …
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    Ewe Body Condition Scoring

    Ewe Body Condition Scoring …
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    Al McCone: Farming Health and Safety

    Al McCone: Farming Health and Safety …
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    Introduction: mapping and understanding your resources

    … Your land resources are at the core of running a productive and sustainable farming system. The Farm Planning introduction chapter and supporting resources will help you to map your farm and identify and assess land management units.   … Introduction chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps to complete this portion of your farm plan. It includes background information on the key concepts along with examples of how to complete any templates. …
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    Body Condition Scoring pre-mating to lift ewe performance

    Body Condition Scoring pre-mating to lift ewe performance …
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  • PRISYM model trial

    … We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. … Gain access to advanced modelling tools to better understand and manage parasite challenges on your farm. Strategic planning: Use insights from the model to make informed decisions about parasite management and drench resistance …