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… template here Parliament’s Environment Committee is consulting on legislation that will place limits on whole-farm conversions to forestry.  More information on Parliament’s website here .   Why this is important   The wholesale … and on things like pest control – and ultimately on New Zealand’s economy).  We’ve been calling for action on whole-farm sales to carbon farming since 2019 –  for more information see this page on our website.    We therefore welcome any … this year intending to take advantage of the current loose rules.    The restrictions on land classes relating to whole farm conversions that can be entered into the ETS do not go far enough.    We support the integration of trees within …

… now and into the future.    Our renewed focuses   Based on farmer feedback, the 2024–27 strategy:  is focused on farm business productivity and profitability  places more emphasis where farmers have told us it matters most, behind the farm gate, in research, science and extension  sees greater investment in regional extension driven ‘by farmers, for … climate change and biosecurity.  Building farmer-led partnership approaches with other sector groups on regional planning.   Energising the sector  Building the trust and reputation of, and confidence in, New Zealand farmers. …

… of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system.  … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot … The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early autumn (depending on the farm) but was rotationally grazed after the deferred period for the remainder of the study.    Comparing the effect of … for more than a decade. These farmers could see benefits for both the deferred pastures and for the rest of the farm and wanted to quantify those benefits through a science-led project.  Key results Compared to standard rotational …

… Disease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis of a high breeding value for disease resistance where this is available. …