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- … text messages with region-specific spore count updates, helping you identify the ideal time to begin monitoring on your farm. This service also offers management tips and links to additional information. … the programme through in-kind contributions. For our most up to date information and management strategies for your farm, visit our Knowledge Hub. * Register your interest in the programme here to stay up-to-date . …
- We started about twelve months ago spurred on by the Rangitikei River Community Catchment (RRCC) group that has a goal to have all the tributaries of the Rangitikei form into catchment groups. We started by having a public meeting and an open invitation to all the area. We had presentations from Roger Daryrmple (RRCC) , Landcare Trust and our local Regional Council. The response was hugely positive with all but one farmer keen to join. We have begun water monitoring and have six collection …
- … farmers face increasing climate variability, it is crucial to adapt forage bases, forage programmes, and overall farm systems. This project will explore how farmers are already adjusting to these conditions and identify the key changes … challenges. By participating in this project, farmers will play a critical role in shaping the future of forage and farm system adaptation, ensuring the sector is better equipped to face environmental challenges. Benefits to farmers Climate-resilient systems : Learn how to further adapt your farm systems and forage programs to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate. Tailored insights : Benefit from …
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- … The underlying science behind genetics may seem complex but B+LNZ wants to make applying genetics principles on-farm as straightforward as possible. Our ‘ Demonstrating the Power of Genetics’ page within the Knowledge Hub brings together a range of resources and reports that showcase how genetic principles can be practically applied on-farm to drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Whether you're just starting to learn about genetics or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources offer valuable insights. Explore videos, podcasts, on-farm stories, and outcomes from past research – all curated to help you make genetics work for your farming operation. …
- … council for eight years has furnished me with industry contacts, and connections to projects such as the Onetai Station Farm Project. I also chaired the Waitomo Farming for Profit Group for four years, and I am a member of B+LNZs …
- … It has been run at Pāmu’s Kepler farm (Te Anau) since its first mating in 2020. The programme is fundamental to a multi-breed evaluation, linking different … Trait measurements collected are similar to the original BPT programme. Lochinver Station was included as a host farm in the Progeny Test, with matings carried out between 2022 and 2024 to enable the inclusion of Simmental genetics. … transitioned out of the programme in 2025, the Lochinver team continues to collect measurements on progeny born on the farm - ensuring valuable data is captured through to processing. Access all Progeny Test information and resources through …
- … Andrew is a full time Mediator and Facilitator. Born and bred in the Wairararapa, on a sheep and beef farm in Wainuioru. Andrew is passionate about farming, its place in NZ and its intrinsic relationship to the health of … then returned to farming in his early 30's. Andrew built 15 years experience as a sheep and beef farmer on the family farm growing from trainee shepherd to Managing Director of a medium scale sheep and beef finishing equity partnership. …
- The Hakataramea Valley is a unique farming region and despite the challenging climate it is renowned for producing quality livestock and produce. We have a great supportive community that makes it a tremendous place to live and bring up a family. Strong communities, profitably farming land and unique ecosystems however do not survive out of chance. As the current generation to be enjoying and profiting from the Hakataramea Valley it is our responsibility to ensure we maintain and enhance the …
- The Waimatuku Catchment is home to a peatland of regional significance, Bayswater Bog. It is one of the largest remains of native vegetation on the Southland Plains and is thought to be around 20,000 years old. Bayswater Bog provides a habitat for unique New Zealand species, including carnivorous sundews, swamp sun orchids and a population of native skinks. Further down the catchment, the Waimatuku Stream feeds into the Waimatuku Estuary which is a shallow tidal mouth estuary – a popular …