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  • 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 …
  • The Waimatuku Catchment is home to a peatland of regional significance, Bayswater Bog. It is one of the largest remains of native vegetation on the Southland Plains and is thought to be around 20,000 years old. Bayswater Bog provides a habitat for unique New Zealand species, including carnivorous sundews, swamp sun orchids and a population of native skinks. Further down the catchment, the Waimatuku Stream feeds into the Waimatuku Estuary which is a shallow tidal mouth estuary – a popular …
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  • … 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 … commitment to supporting, growing, training and retaining people in our sector, we’ve developed this hub to assist farm owners and managers at every stage of their employment journey.  Food and Fibre Cove Employment toolkit  Together …
  • … Our workshops help farmers find solutions for their farm. … B+LNZ workshops …
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    … For on-farm biosecurity to be effective, everyone involved in your farming business must be aware of your requirements and why … done under sufferance. Ensure all staff understand their role in the implementation of biosecurity practices on your farm. Ensure staff responsible for livestock husbandry know how to identify sick and injured livestock. Ensure all staff …
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    … The soils chapter and supporting resources will guide you through assessing, managing and monitoring soils on your farm.  … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected]  to request printed copies of resources. Soil chapter The chapter resource will guide you through a series of steps to complete this portion of your farm plan. It includes background information on the key concepts along with examples of how to complete any templates. … …
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    Road repairs and slash damage among farmers’ main concerns …
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  • The Kawhia Harbour is a large harbour and a popular fishing spot. There is  a small settlement  on the surrounding shore of permanent residents and also many bach owners. We are very proud of our Maori History and also whaleboat rowing which we have participated in for over 110 years. There are three clubs which own 3 historical restored boats and three replica boats between them. Marokopa is a small settlement of farmers and batch owners on the coast further south, renowned for its Kahawhai …
  • … learn from each other.  What is a Focus Group?  These are small group learning 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 … drystock property (associated levy payers). Willingness to learn new skills and understand the drivers to improving on farm production and profitability of the sheep and beef sector. Participants must be able to attend all Focus Group … from our technical team, supported by a variety of subject matter experts to empower you in achieving your animal and farm production goals. Farmers involved in these groups get equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about …