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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 …

Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis …

It’s important to work with your staff to set a plan to reach specific goals and meet targets. … Below are some resources to help with your staff planning. Staff Planning (PDF, 1.73MB) Business Planning Learning Module Business Plan example  (PDF, 85.2KB) Editable Business Plan template (PDF, 82KB) DairyNZ provides information on career planning . … Goals and …

Beef breeding with most calves sold at weaning … Beef breeding with 1Y cattle finishing on same feed platform … Finishing system purchasing cow-reared weaners … Finishing system purchasing 1Y+ animals … Finishing system purchasing 100kg dairy beef weaners … Learn about how different farm systems and policies set up different levels of risk – both for worm challenge, and for drench resistance. We also highlight some management ideas and risk mitigations. Good nutrition is #1  No matter what …

When using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …

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 - …

Previous research has shown that sowing a catch crop can reduce nitrate leaching losses by as much as 40%, as well as improving nitrogen use efficiency and farmers’ profitability. This project aimed to upscale this previous applied research into working winter crop rotations in Canterbury and Southland and adapt it to the various soil and climatic conditions. … Background The use of catch crops is recognised as a potential tool to help reduce farmers’ nitrate leaching losses but without good …

… Levies Act 1990.   The next referendum must be held no later than the 2027 year with the current Commodities Levies Meat Order 2021 expiring in December 2027.   All livestock farmers on B+LNZ’s electoral roll will be provided with …