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… 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 address the issues most important to you and your … Farming for Profit field days See our events calendar for Farming for Profit field days coming up near you. Find out more Contact your local extension manager  for more information about what's happening in your region. … Farming for …

… To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has rolled out the Forage Cropping module of the B+LNZ Farm Plan. A key outcome of this, is the documenting of actions to protect … resources and livestock. … To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has fast tracked the roll out of the Forage Cropping chapter of their Farm Plan. A key outcome of this, is the documenting of actions to protect …

… Good environmental and animal welfare outcomes require good practice. Farmers are already doing some great work in both the animal welfare and the environmental space, but there is always more to be done. Managing winter grazing activities to … welfare and your waterways is easy and effective when you have a plan in place and simple management tweaks thought out in advance. … Following the Government’s recent announcement of amendments to Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) … table contains links to intensive winter grazing information and contacts for each regional council . B+LNZ has rolled out the stand alone Forage Cropping Management module as part of the B+LNZ Farm Plan to help you build your wintering …

… this project aims to learn from Northland farmers about their experiences with forages and what challenges they see in the future.  … Background As New Zealand farmers face increasing climate variability, it is crucial to adapt forage bases, … 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 …

… Award judging All judging is carried out by assessment of the information provided in the entry/nomination form. There is no on-farm or in-person judging, so it important to write to the award criteria 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. … 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 …

… These terms and conditions ( Terms ) apply to your use of the Knowledge Hub provided to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Limited ( B+LNZ ). These Terms form a binding agreement between you and B+LNZ, and are effective from the date that we provide you with access to the Knowledge Hub. We may change these Terms at any time and the changes will … of whether we knew or had reason to know of the possibility of the loss, injury or damage in question) which arise out of, or in connection with any breach of contract (being these Terms), equity, common law, statutory duty or by reason …

… project introduces a new approach by establishing an annual ryegrass crop within standing maize fields before the maize is harvested.  … Background This proof-of-concept project explores an innovative agricultural practice designed to harness the dual benefits of growing additional winter feed for lamb fattening while protecting the soil from winter weather.   This project introduces a new approach by establishing an annual ryegrass crop within …