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    Improving biodiversity

    … Why is biodiversity important on farm? Biodiversity is a win-win – for you as a farmer and for your property’s ecosystem. Your production platform will … booklet, called “Benefits of Biodiversity for Farmers” which includes case studies and practical steps you can take on farm to increase biodiversity, such as: Using native trees as shelterbelts – This provides stock with shelter, while also … Ask the local QEII rep to visit your property and help 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 …
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    Freshwater ecosystem health

    … chapter and supporting resources will help you to assess, manage and monitor the freshwater resources on your farm.  … 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 concepts along with examples of how to complete any templates. …
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    Cattle farming systems and worms

    … Learn about how different farm systems and policies set up different levels of risk – both for worm challenge, and for drench resistance. We also … highlight some management ideas and risk mitigations. Good nutrition is #1  No matter what systems are in place on a farm, very good nutrition greatly reduces the risk of worms to stock. Conversely, farms where underfeeding is a feature, … below show you the risks, along with suggested mitigations, for worm challenge, and drench resistance in different farm systems. …
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    South Island's inaugural Facial Eczema workshop a success

    South Island's inaugural Facial Eczema workshop a success …
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  • Global indicators

    … and pork. Materials – wool compared with cotton. Grains – soy, wheat and corn as crops for both human and animal feed. Farm inputs – phosphate, urea and crude oil as key inputs in fertiliser and fuel use. …
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    Strong farmer interest in emissions pricing options

    Strong farmer interest in emissions pricing options …
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  • Lilian Harley

    … Lilian grew up on a sheep, beef and deer farm in the back blocks of Matawai near Gisborne but now hails from the warmer climes of Opotiki in the Eastern Bay of … We have secured two rounds of funding to carry out fencing and planting in the catchment.  I have been preparing farm environment plans for a number of years and have a good understanding of environmental legislation and regional plans …

  • Nationwide ‘Sheep Poo’ Study to help understand facial eczema

    … with an anonymised nationwide map that tracks FE spore levels. Insight into FE risk factors:  By providing data on farm conditions, livestock management, and current FE practices, participants contribute to identifying the key risk … understanding of FE and pave the way for better disease management solutions, protecting livestock health and improving farm productivity across New Zealand. How to get involved Participating in the study is simple and rewarding. Every two … and a nationwide spore map. Join the WhatsApp group and share photos and stories Provide information about their farm and sheep, as well as insights on FE’s management and broader impacts. This initiative offers farmers an invaluable …

  • John King

    … Contact John at john@succession.co.nz or 027 6737 885. I'm currently a facilitator for Beef and Lamb working with 14 groups throughout New … farmers assisting them with a wide range of practical ideas and management techniques to enjoy discovering new ways to farm which increase farmer enthusiasm for farming. Read more about my work here .   … The link between farm profit, production, pollution and risk is laid out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9ytTwU_TUQ .  I've spent … practices make the link between what you have on FEP and what is actually observed.  Therefore, how to experiment on farm and discover what works and without breaking the bank should be focus of any group.  With a background in agriculture …
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    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year

    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year …
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