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A new blueprint to lift the environmental performance of New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector has been unveiled by Beef + Lamb New Zealand. … The Environment Strategy lays out a progressive long-term vision for the sector based around four priority areas – healthy productive soils, thriving biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions and cleaner water. As part of the plan, B+LNZ has identified two key goals – every sheep and beef farm having a tailored and active environment plan by the end of 2021, …

Find out more about B+LNZ’s farm planning approach and access key resources. … About Farm Planning B+LNZ’s farm planning approach is designed to help you: ensure the sustainability and profitability of your business by adapting to climate change, understanding and managing your greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the health of your soil, freshwater and biodiversity meet emerging consumer and regulatory requirements provide an evidence base to tell your farming story. The modular approach …

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 …

The main findings from this project showed that helicropping can be undertaken and utilised in a way that minimises environment risks. … The overall project objective was to define the role of helicropping in crop establishment and pasture renewal including:  • methodology  • where best undertaken  • identification of risks (particularly at grazing)  • risk mitigation (catch crop, cover crops, sediment bunds and runoff barriers). The project harnesses learnings from existing knowledge gained by …

What’s the problem with high levels of nutrients? The problem is periphyton – the slime and algae found on river and stream beds. These organisms are essential for ecosystem functioning, but – under certain circumstances – they can proliferate and degrade waterways’ aesthetic, recreational, biodiversity and economic values. New Zealand streams are particularly prone to excessive periphyton growth because of the gravel nature of stream beds, high-intensity sunlight, warm waters and nutrient …

… – Breeding Livestock Farming Level 3 and 4  Level 3 Sheep, Beef and Deer New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture – Meat & Fibre Level 3 Level 3 Agriculture micro-credentials Livestock Feed Supply and Demand, Assist with management of …

… 2021. B+LNZ investment was $45,000 over the duration of the project. Outputs Animated video Podcast Drench poster Report – available on request, please contact research@beeflambnz.com Partners  This project was funded by B+LNZ and …

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