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… The proposed TANK Plan Change, also known as “Proposed Plan Change 9” introduces new ways to manage the land and waterways of the Tūtaekurī, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamū (TANK) catchments. The Plan will impact on your farm, so it is important that …

… You’ll have heard the mantra ‘95% of worms on your farm are on pasture’. Learn about the drivers of worm challenge on your pastures so you … open (short rotation grasses and forage crops).  Bare ground is barely hospitable at all!   Keep your animals’ mouths out of the lower sward, and you’ll win three ways:  They’ll be better fed overall (this is #1!!) They’ll take in less L3’s … are plenty of moisture droplets on the leaves for them to move upwards.  They’ll move further down as conditions dry out, so they can remain in a moisture film. Want to really minimise the risk of your animals getting infected by worms? …

… Considering your training options for a career in the sheep and beef industry? Young people who have trained at a cadet farm are highly sought after by employers. … Places … trying for a place. If you get accepted to a cadet farm, you'll go through a structured training programme and come out a well-rounded employee, ready for work in the sheep and beef industry. What are the options? Growing Future Farmers … Essential Farm Skills to advanced Farm Skills and Business Management. Visit their website to apply and find out more. … Otiwhiti Station Located near Hunterville, the Otiwhiti Station Land Based Training school teaches hill …

… We provided financial support for farmer focus groups where the outcomes and solutions developed can provide new information and ‘know how’ for other sheep and beef farmers. … This may include discussion groups, local trial groups or subject-specific activities. Find out more Contact your local extension manager or see our events calendar for more information about what's happening in …

… will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of interest for the 2024–2025 FE season are now closed. You can register your interest in taking part in the 2025–2026 season. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … This study will assess the prevalence and contributing factors of facial eczema (FE) across New Zealand over three seasons (2023–2026).  Up to …

… The Value Chain Innovation Programme delivers a truly immersive experience created to meet a growing need for strategically capable leaders.  … The 5-day in-person study tour of up to four of our leading value chains, develops entrepreneurial leaders with skills in … skills and networks to enable you to operate and be influential at an enterprise level within food and fibre.  Find out more about the Value Chain Innovation Programme .  B+LNZ is a proud Programme Partner of Rural Leaders. … Value Chain …