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    Managing stock near water

    … Industry reputation – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing … drink but not get into the water. Bridges and culverts – these make it easier for stock and people to move around the farm and protect stream beds. Shade and shelter – spreading trees across paddocks encourages stock into shade and from …
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    Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme

    Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme …
    Generation Next programme

  • 2026 B+LNZ Awards entries open

    … It’s time to recognise the champions of our industry. Think about your farm staff, fellow farmers, sector leaders, teachers, innovators, mentors, scientists, rural champions, and marketers – …
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    Flood support resources

    … Civil Defence Civil Defence website Financial support Inland Revenue Work and Income Assistance Coping with stress on farm – information and support Rural Support Trust Website Mental Health – Coping with stress on farm Farmstrong – Coping with stress on the farm …
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    Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working

    Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working …
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    B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island postponed

    B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island postponed …
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    Worms on pasture

    … You’ll have heard the mantra ‘95% of worms on your farm are on pasture’. Learn about the drivers of worm challenge on your pastures so you can reduce worm intake by … In dung pats – eggs and developing larvae. Inside your animals – as juvenile worms, adults and eggs. Think of your farm as a worm iceberg. Killing worms at the very top (inside your animals) is part of controlling them. But if you don’t …
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    Bringing new staff on board

    … 2017: Melonie Sheppard – getting the most from your staff DairyNZ useful resources on bringing new staff aboard: Farm accommodation Farm policies, procedures and rules Employment engagement …

  • The Guardians of the Ruakituri River

    The Guardians of the Ruakituri River’s vision, is to protect and enhance the environmental, cultural, spiritual and economic values of the Ruakituri catchment and beyond. We are a diverse community from small to large landholdings with 70% of the land mass in Maori ownership. 100% of farms along the river catchment have joined the group and are actively ensuring their businesses are improving environmental outcomes whilst remaining productive and profitable into the future. The group expects …
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    Introduction: mapping and understanding your resources

    … Your land resources are at the core of running a productive and sustainable farming system. The Farm Planning introduction chapter and supporting resources will help you to map your farm and identify and assess land management units.   … Introduction 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. …