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- … Farm Programme helps farmers identify tools and practices that result in real financial improvements. … About the programme Our Innovation Farms bring together the best scientific minds and farming visionaries to investigate specific technology and on farm innovations. The … rather than taking a whole-farm approach. … Watch a video Watch videos from a couple of our recent projects. … Find out more For more information contact your local extension manager or call our freephone: 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352) … …
- … is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find out more about the strategies that guide our levy investment, what the current levies are and how farmers can have a say on the continuation of levies. This section also contains the Red …
- … Find out the latest values and volumes of lamb, beef and wool exported globally by region. You can also use our interactive tool to …
- … This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks … New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur within 3-5 days of lambing. The factors impacting lamb survival appears to be multi-factorial and complex. This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. How will this be achieved? A …
- … 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 …
- … with two-thirds of these losses occurring during lambing, also resulting in lamb losses. This project aims to quantify the economic costs due to ewe losses using real-world farm data, helping farmers identify economically viable methods to reduce ewe losses in their flocks. How will this be achieved? An established bio-economic model that can simulate the interaction between biological and economic factors on-farms will be used to accurately project changes in …
- … I have been a sheep and beef farmer for nearly 30 years, farming in the South Kawhia region west of Hamilton. Involvement in my local community has always been important to me: playcentre, … school board, Te Waitere Boat club, whaleboat rowing etc. My husband and I have two adult daughters who live in the Waikato region. I have sat on the Waikato Vetora Board (animal health practice) for seven years. … Robyn Williamson … I am a member and past chair of …
- … 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 …
- … 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 …
- … nematodes is a major concern for sheep and beef farmers, and drench resistance is increasingly complicating this issue. The use of broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs, or drenches, has led to a growing number of parasites becoming resistant, … to advance molecular diagnostic capabilities, helping farmers make more informed decisions about parasite management. The project's goal is to identify biomarkers of resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes affecting sheep and cattle. The proof-of-concept study will focus on: Trichostrongylus species: Trichostrongylus colubriformis , Trichostrongylus …