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Dung – particularly in water – is bad news. Faecal bacteria and pathogens can cause disease in people. Faecal contamination is monitored using E. coli (Escherichia coli) as an “indicator” organism. E. coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the guts of warm-blooded mammals (including people) and birds. … Where does excess E. coli in our waterways come from? Common sources of E. coli bacteria include untreated human wastewater discharges, storm water run-off and animal waste. Faecal …

… charitable organisation that works with land user community to encourage and support sustainable land and water management. The trust is a great source of practical advice on to how to increase biodiversity. It has produced a booklet, … and insects. Riparian enhancement – Improves water quality and provides habitat for native fish and waterfowl. Grazing management – For example, grazing Merino sheep in improved lowland country to take pressure off native grasslands. Bee … you. Make a plan – Preferably one that ties in with your overall farm planning and financial capacity. Decide on your management approach – Usually a mix of one-off interventions (such as retirement fencing), on-going management (such as …

The Code of Welfare: Sheep and Beef Cattle sets out standards that must be achieved to meet obligations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. It was last updated in 2018.   The new proposals take into account new technologies and updated science, and include new standards related to dairy sheep.  About the proposed code  The proposed code is broken into 10 parts:  General requirements Stockpersonship and Animal Handling Water and Feed Behaviour The Physical Environment Husbandry Practices Disease …

… What’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s …

… 28 days later. The results from this study so far suggest that both quarantine drenching and refugia can be used as management tools to reverse triple drench resistance. However, due to the short period of this project (6 months) testing … the status of the parasites both on your farm and the farm you are buying stock from, you can put in place effective management strategies to reverse triple drench resistance. Timeline and investment This was a six-month study with …

… following new initiatives:   Supporting farmers to learn with other farmers adapting and adopting tools, technology and management systems through small group learning in B+LNZ-led Focus and Innovation groups  Setting up regional ‘Hub’ farms … heard on key policy issues that impact on their profitability and reputation, including access to markets, freshwater management, climate change and biosecurity.  Building farmer-led partnership approaches with other sector groups on …

… piles or windrows, start at the downwind end Monitor the fire. If it gets out of control call 111 and follow Emergency Management Plan What should you do after the fire is out? Check burnt area to ensure it is cold Turn the pile and apply …

… Programme here .  Organisations involved: Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the East Otago Catchment Group, North Otago Land Management Group (NOSLAM), EnviroSchools Otago, AgResearch, Otago University scientists, Dung Beetle Innovations and the …