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Supporting resource links … Freshwater is important to farms and the wider community. The freshwater chapter and supporting resources will help you to assess, manage and monitor the freshwater resources on your farm. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Freshwater 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 …
Supporting resource links … Native biodiversity can enhance your farm environment and create opportunities while protecting an important resource for the country. The biodiversity chapter and supporting resources will guide you through assessing, managing and monitoring native biodiversity on your farm. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Biodiversity chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps …
Supporting resource links … 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. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Introduction chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps to complete this portion of your farm plan. …
Looking 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 …
Supporting resource links … Forage cropping plays an important role in many farm systems. The grazing of these crops in winter can create additional risks. This chapter and supporting resources will help you to identify the risks and create, implement and review plans. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Forage cropping chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps to complete this portion of …
Soils 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. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Soil 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 …
Supporting resource links … A changing climate will have particular impact on farming systems due to their reliance on climate and weather. This chapter and supporting resources will cover how to manage greenhouse gas emissions and removals, build resilience to a changing climate, understand the risks and opportunities and putting plans in place. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. Responding to a changing climate …
Some 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. … Where does excess sediment in our waterways come from? Sediment in waterways usually comes from land erosion. Erosion is a natural process, but – by removing most of New Zealand’s original forest cover – we have exposed soil to the elements and accelerated this natural …
