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Hill Country Futures

Hill Country Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. …
Advocacy on biogenic methane emissions reductions

Since the passage of the Zero Carbon Bill we have actively advocated for the Government to review the methane targets using the GWP* metric and to start reporting on the warming impact of various gases. …
Esther Dijkstra

Esther Dijkstra …
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Making the most of nutrients

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 …
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Nominations open for two B+LNZ director roles

Nominations open for two B+LNZ director roles …
09 November 2022
On-job training with Primary ITO

… – 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 …
Nationwide ‘Sheep Poo’ Study to help understand facial eczema

Saying thank you A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of interest for the 2025 – 26 season are now open. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn …
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Interpreting Faecal Egg Counts

Things that can affect FEC results …
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