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  • Whanganui West catchment

    Committee Members Duncan Matthews, George Matthews, Anne-Marie Broughton, Fraser Middleton, Harriet Horrocks, Danny Broughton, Donald Richards, Mike Russell, Toiora Hawira, Bruce Dave, Jason Reid, Alan Davidson, Christopher Blair, Erin Carver.      Committee executive:   George Matthews (Chair), Anne-Marie Broughton (Co-Chair), Mike Russell (Treasurer), Harriet Horrocks (Administrator).      Key issues - High E Coli levels/contaminating swimming areas, sediment runoff/erosion, nutrient …

  • Lilian Harley

    Lilian grew up on a sheep, beef and deer farm in the back blocks of Matawai near Gisborne but now hails from the warmer climes of Opotiki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.   Lilian is director of Allegrow Limited and an environmental consultant in the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne Regions.   … Lilian Harley … I am currently working with a group of proactive farmers in the Motu River catchment in the Gisborne region.  We have secured two rounds of funding to carry out fencing and planting in the …
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    Preparing for flystrike this summer

    Preparing for flystrike this summer …
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  • B+LNZ Wormwise programme

    Wormwise does not contain recipes or programmes for drench use. These should be developed once you understand your farm’s resistance status, with help from a competent advisor. Worm management should focus on the farm system and nutrition first – drench should not be the main means of managing worm challenge. … The B+LNZ Wormwise programme provides farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques to manage worms effectively and sustainably and minimise drench resistance issues. It also aims to …
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    Interpreting Faecal Egg Counts

    Things that can affect FEC results … This topic is a bit of a minefield, and we can’t stress enough that faecal egg counts are a GUIDE to the number of worms inside animals. You must interpret them in light of all other information available! The TREND in FECs can often be as helpful as the absolute numbers. Repeat FEC monitoring of a mob of animals often gives better information than one count in isolation … I’ve got the FEC results – what do they mean?  The answer to this question usually …

  • Employer support

    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 people in our sector, we’ve developed this hub to assist farm owners, managers and employees at every stage of their employment journey.  Access B+LNZ's Employment Hub   As part of B+LNZ's commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining people in our sector, we’ve …

  • Work for us

    At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for our sector. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start or progress your career with an organisation that values its people, invests in your development and is 100% owned by NZ sheep and beef farmers – then consider working for us.  … Current vacancies … Hi, thanks for stopping by. We’re so glad you’re interested in working for us. If you’re applying for a job with us, …
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    Grazing management

    Does rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a paddock again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and …
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    Connection critical for rural communities after cyclone, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand

    Connection critical for rural communities after cyclone, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand …
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  • Merrin Upchurch

    I am an independent agricultural ecologist and farmer. I believe there is no more important job in the world than that of food producers, we all need good, quality food. I also believe that the agricultural sector can be the solution to all the environmental challenges we are currently faced with. Finding the solutions begins with having a supported and connected community.   … Merrin Upchurch … I have 18 months experience working with catchment groups in the Waikato, predominately in the …