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… 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 …

… This page contains information about the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme – Forestry) Amendment Bill. Consultation period: 26 June to 7 July 2025   Access the pre-written submission template here Parliament’s Environment Committee is consulting on legislation that will place … on whole-farm conversions to forestry.  More information on Parliament’s website here .   Why this is important   The wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farmland to carbon farming – incentivised by policy settings – is having a …

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… Find out more about B+LNZ’s mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector.    … To be a Korowai of support and advocacy for our Māori levy payers as well as the wider Red Meat sector .  ‘Waiho I te toipoto, Kaua I te toiroa’ , Lets us be close together, not far apart’   Our mahi …

… A B+LNZ Focus Group is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy.  These are topic focused, and outcomes driven, providing farmers’ the opportunity to learn from other members and subject matter experts. These groups are deliberately kept small to ensure … environments with a specific area of on-farm business or performance topic focus.   Each group is a closed group for the duration, usually over two years with eight group days in total.  The group activity is designed to learn, identify …

… Looking for practical people support on-farm? Check out these go-to resources for every stage of the employment journey. … Employment Hub  As part of B+LNZ's commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining … (RESH) was set up to provide advice and support for New Zealand rural employees. Sometimes it's more than just reaching out when you need urgent support. Call 0800 694 121 or check out  ruralemployeesupport.co.nz  today.  Federated Farmers  …