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    Red Meat Sector Conference 2023: driving sustainability and growth

    Red Meat Sector Conference 2023: driving sustainability and growth …
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    Q&A with Hamish Best: 2024 Next Gen Sheep Producers farmer

    Q&A with Hamish Best: 2024 Next Gen Sheep Producers farmer …
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    Why we should be cautious about some red meat consumption research

    Why we should be cautious about some red meat consumption research …
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  • Animal welfare

    … Behaviour and Welfare Consultative Committee Is an active partner in MAF’s National Animal Welfare Compliance Plan and Farm to Processor Welfare Forum Provides technical and policy advice to farmers, industry, regulators and other …
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    Feed and water

    … feed and water can be contaminated with pests and diseases (including weeds) and introduce these onto your farm. … has rules around ruminant feed to prevent this from happening. If you process animal feed, operate a slaughterhouse, or farm ruminant animals, there are rules you must follow to reduce this risk. Under Biosecurity (Ruminant Protein) … for use in drystock and, therefore, must not be fed. If you process animal feed, operate a slaughterhouse, or farm ruminant animals, there are rules you must follow to reduce this risk. Feeding offal to dogs Hydatids are parasites …
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    During winter

    … could also be a good place for your stock during adverse weather events. Plant a catch crop . Where soil conditions and farm management allow, consider planting a fast growing crop in spring such as greenfeed oats. It can make a substantial … prefer face to face guidance on these or other environmental issues, you can attend one of B+LNZ's Forage Cropping or Farm Plan workshops. View the B+LNZ Events Calendar for upcoming dates. Pugging and soil compaction – what influences …

  • B+LNZ Award categories

    … 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 …

  • Melissa Bradley

    … their knowledge into a space where it is valued as part of shared vision and problem solving. As a mother, wife and farm business owner I can see the power of catchment communities in leading the mind shifts that will create capital for future generations to build on, while generating an amazing story to share.  "Working together our farm businesses can thrive while regenerating their community catchments providing opportunities for all" …
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    Pest control

    … Invasive weeds, vermin and wild or feral animals are able to enter your farm unaided and spread pests and disease to your stock and paddocks. Vigilance and active management can mitigate these …

  • Livestock parasite management learning groups

    … farms with farmers needing support to increase their knowledge and confidence in parasite management to make changes on farm in the face of drench resistance.   To help address this, B+LNZ ran a pilot project to establish a livestock parasite … from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite management on your farm. Collaborative support: Joining a regional LPMG provides a platform for sharing experiences and solutions with other …