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… all the various elements together. A key component of the programme is developing skills and knowledge in both the farm and governance teams that oversee these farms.  The system is based on farm management teams receiving information and skills to help them identify the animals that are going to be more profitable than others, thereby underpinning the selection and management decisions that will drive farm profitability. … Performance Plus Mixed Livestock programme …

… connect with real farmers and the wider agricultural world – right from their classrooms. Through virtual calls, farm visits, guest speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities, we’re inspiring the next generation to discover the … through virtual calls, inspiring and educating them about food production and the diverse agricultural industry from farm to fork.   Agribusiness in schools Together with other primary industry organisations B+LNZ supports the Agribusiness … … Tips and tricks for hosting schools Health and safety can seem like a barrier when it comes to hosting others on farm. These health and safety resources can support you in removing those barriers. Explore these safe working procedures …

… with other farms of your type, and regionally and nationally, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey.  … Sheep calendar   Key sheep-producing activities across the year, to help you manage ewes effectively and keep your team updated.   … Benchmarking tool  Find out the key performance indicators for farm classes in your region and see how you compare, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey.  … Meat export tool  Build your understanding of the markets for, and trends in, NZ’s meat exports.   … Meat …

… of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system.  … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot … The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early autumn (depending on the farm) but was rotationally grazed after the deferred period for the remainder of the study.    Comparing the effect of … for more than a decade. These farmers could see benefits for both the deferred pastures and for the rest of the farm and wanted to quantify those benefits through a science-led project.  Key results Compared to standard rotational …