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Red meat sector releases political manifesto and Red Meat Report

Red meat sector releases political manifesto and Red Meat Report …
14 December 2022
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Stream health

… … Find out more Further details on all of these can be found in the B+LNZ Freshwater Ecosystem Health Chapter of our Farm Plan. … Dr. Death discusses the importance of freshwater health to farmers and the wider community and the …
Farmer Initiated Technology Transfer (FITT) programme

… FITT was a B+LNZ initiative to improve farm profitability. It offered funding for groups of sheep and cattle farmers to trial new approaches or farming systems. … address a local problem or opportunity. Suitable projects The project must have immediate and relevant application on-farm. The emphasis must be on developing practical systems to solve immediate farming problems or develop opportunities, …
Farming for Profit

… for Profit 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 … coming up with local solutions for local needs, so you have the practical tools you need to help you improve your farm business. Farming for Profit field days See our events calendar for Farming for Profit field days coming up near you. …
Hakataramea Sustainability Collective

The Hakataramea Valley is a unique farming region and despite the challenging climate it is renowned for producing quality livestock and produce. We have a great supportive community that makes it a tremendous place to live and bring up a family. Strong communities, profitably farming land and unique ecosystems however do not survive out of chance. As the current generation to be enjoying and profiting from the Hakataramea Valley it is our responsibility to ensure we maintain and enhance the …
Past environmental resilience research

… grazeable shrubs, and soil protection, and discover practical solutions for building environmental resilience on your farm. … Past environmental resilience research …
Environmental management

… Taking care of our environment is a priority – explore below to find out more about what you can do to take care of your farm environment. … Environmental management …
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Road repairs and slash damage among farmers’ main concerns

Road repairs and slash damage among farmers’ main concerns …
03 March 2023
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Holding on to soil

… 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 specific to your property. In one sweep, you’ll have a handle on where you are best to concentrate …
Farmer interviews – reduced drench for internal parasites

… project is to inform what influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management, and how a farm system operates with reduced drench. … The aim of this project is to assess different methods of parasite management … project is to inform: What influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management. How a farm system operates with reduced drench. Background Internal parasites are one of the most important animal health … The stories of how these farmers have reduced drench will be shared to provide other farmers with more on-farm information. Timeline and investment  This is a 9-month project due for completion in December 2022. B+LNZ …