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… Waikato Plan Change 1 (PC1) will set rules for agricultural land use in the Waikato and Waipā catchments. This page contains the latest information on PC1.   … Note:  the Environment Court proceedings for PC1 are ongoing. Because PC1 is ‘sub judice’ (before the Court) B+LNZ needs to be careful about what it says. This page will be updated as the Court process allows.   Overview  Waikato Regional Council (WRC) first notified PC1 in 2016, and following a Council …

… AWDT is a critical partner to New Zealand's primary industries, its programmes developing the skills, capability and confidence of women. … The Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT) runs leadership programmes that aim to increase the pool of women with the skills and capability to govern and lead agricultural organisations. … a career and being involved in their community. If you're a rural woman looking to increase your skills, then check out what AWDT can offer you. Their leadership programmes will help you understand your strengths, gain confidence and …

… 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. … 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. Cadet farms and on-farm training organisations   Considering your training options for a … around the community while cadets study for a structured Level 4 qualification.  Visit their website to apply and find out more. Waipaoa Station The Waipaoa Farm Cadet Training Trust runs a two year agricultural training programme on Waipaoa …

… Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The Government’s consultation on the exposure draft of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity has now … criteria by Element Environmental and the 2020 submission by B+LNZ and DINZ) are also on the right of this page. Find out more about the consultation on the Ministry for the Environment website . B+LNZ continues to work on raising awareness …

… this project aims to learn from Northland farmers about their experiences with forages and what challenges they see in the future.  … and overall farm systems. This project will explore how farmers are already adjusting to these conditions and identify the key changes still needed to future-proof their operations.   By analysing current practices, we aim to identify the further adaptations needed to meet future environmental challenges. By participating in this project, farmers will …

… management of these parasites requires accurate monitoring to determine which treatment tools to use. Currently, the Faecal Egg Count (FEC) test is commonly used to assess worm burden. While FEC is quick and cost-effective, it does not identify the specific species of parasites present. To determine species, a follow-up larval culture test is needed, which can take … that will: Indicate parasite burden in sheep and cattle via eggs in faeces. Identify important GIN species from the same sample. Deliver results in less than 3 working days from sample submission. Be priced affordably for farmers. …