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… focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer knowledge, social research and citizen science. At an on-farm level, the programme focuses on practical options for future proofing hill country farming and includes a strong …

… 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. … International red meat indicators …

… All judging is carried out by assessment of the information provided in the entry/nomination form. There is no on-farm or in-person judging, so it important to write to the award criteria and include as much detail as possible in the … positive impact on the sector and/or their local community. This may be through involvement in the community and/or on-farm with new ideas and initiatives. Individual entries or nominations are welcome. The recipient of this award will be … already demonstrating future leadership potential. Already impacting through new ideas, influencing others, improving farm productivity, profitability or business diversity, the individual will show the potential to continue to impact in …

… 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 …