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- PageLooking out for the following can help you reduce unplanned pregnancies Drafting out male lambs from ewe lambs as the flock gets closer to sexual maturity (puberty). The age of puberty is influenced by breed, genetics, size (weight), nutrition, and season of birth. Ewe lambs can reach puberty as early as five months of age. It is recommended to draft any non-replacement ewe hoggets you plan to sale once they meet liveweights which increase their chances of conception (35–40kg). When shearing …
- The Ministry for Primary Industries released Phase 1 of a national policy statement for soils in August this year which addresses the management of versatile soils. This NPS has been called the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land. …
- Andrew is a full time Mediator and Facilitator. Born and bred in the Wairararapa, on a sheep and beef farm in Wainuioru. Andrew is passionate about farming, its place in NZ and its intrinsic relationship to the health of NZ's environment and its people. Andrew originally trained and worked as a lawyer, then returned to farming in his early 30's. Andrew built 15 years experience as a sheep and beef farmer on the family farm growing from trainee shepherd to Managing Director of a medium …
- PageSoils are fundamental to farming. It is important to look after them to keep them healthy and productive. The soils chapter and supporting resources will guide you through assessing, managing and monitoring soils on your farm. …
- Non-genetic factors have a bad habit of skewing decision-making away from the most important factor in ram or bull selection – the potential of offspring. When estimating genetic potential, we need to see past non-genetic effects as much as possible, hence the importance of estimated breeding …
- PageSome soil – or sediment – in a stream is natural. But, if sediment levels get too high, it can disrupt ecosystems and kill freshwater species. It’s also a major source of phosphorus, because phosphate sticks to soil particles. …