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… best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished sources, offering a complete view of what works in different conditions.  The development of AgYields was supported by the T R Ellett Trust, and the data was contributed by the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. This database aims …

… Erosion is a natural process, but – by removing most of New Zealand’s original forest cover – we have exposed soil to the elements and accelerated this natural process.  Pasture produces two-to-five times more sediment than an equivalent … soil as soon as possible Avoid heavy stock grazing on steeper, more vulnerable soils, especially when wet Fence stock out of waterways Plant riparian margins Leave buffers when cultivating, over sowing, topdressing and/or burning Install … sediment traps (such as decanting dams or detainment bunds) where appropriate Plant trees on vulnerable areas of the farm, to stabilise the soil and reduce erosion. The easiest place to start is by developing a Farm Environment Plan …

… B+LNZ's National Webinar Series is a platform to provide updates on the work we’re doing to achieve our vision of profitable farmers, thriving farming communities, valued by all New … a new National Webinar series covering topics of national interest to farmers such as Essential Freshwater Policy, the Emission’s Trading Scheme and an update on Taste Pure Nature, which have proven very popular and will continue in the long-term. We want to hear from you Are there any specific topics you would like to hear about as part of our National …

… plans, intensive winter grazing changes, and wetlands. This page contains information about consultations, announced by the Government in July and August 2021, as part of the Essential Freshwater work programme. Public feedback is being … the rules due to specific regional conditions. Note that this consultation closed on Thursday 7 October. You can find out more in the factsheet B+LNZ developed:   The Government’s consultation on proposed changes to low-slope map for stock … on proposals for how freshwater farm planning could become operational across New Zealand. A discussion document set out how a freshwater farm plan could be developed, implemented and audited, and what high-level information could be …

… Programme shares information and monitors progress amongst a whole community rather than just an individual farm. … The programmes are based on feedback from the farming community, using field days, seminars and workshops to address the issues most important to you and your … Farming for Profit field days See our events calendar for Farming for Profit field days coming up near you. Find out more Contact your local extension manager  for more information about what's happening in your region. … Farming for …