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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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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 …
2023 B+LNZ Awards

… Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner: Silver Farm Farms/Lynker Net Carbon Zero Mapping Tool Finalists: • Bidr Ltd • Cloud Yards Ltd … Rural Leadership Trust Finalists: • Growing Future Farmers • Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society Farm Intern Programme …
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Checking beef cattle health this autumn

Checking beef cattle health this autumn …
08 May 2024
Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group

Who are we: An informal group of landowners including cropping and finishing farms, sheep and beef farms, lifestyle blocks and other residents. Our reason for coming together: The Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group has been formed to help engage all landowners in developing and maintaining a long-term vision of land, water and environment care for current and future generations. This will include a living action plan for environmental enhancement, balancing the requirements of commercial farming …
Māori partnerships

… – we work on the ground where needed, run wānanga and hui, and collaborate across the sector, with a strong focus on farm system outcomes that look at all aspects of the whenua. building understanding of B+LNZ's Māori levypayers – to …