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    Red meat sector releases political manifesto and Red Meat Report …
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  • … the 22/23 financial year.  How are dairy farmers’ beef levies invested?  B+LNZ invests levies in two main areas:  post-farm-gate investment that seeks to maximise the value of animals sent for slaughter on-farm research and extension investments where we need to take a leading approach to addressing challenges or there are industry-wide issues to solve.  The largest investment is on-farm research and extension, including:  R&D and extension aimed at eliminating Facial Eczema impacts in cattle internal …
  • … and eroded soils) Developed a large-scale community/Marae led catchment management plan Implementation of health and safety requirements in project management. Developing and implementing targeted pest control strategies. Actively engaging …
  • … the conversion of productive farms into carbon forestry. (Our government subsequently announced measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming. B+LNZ had been calling for action on this since 2019)  What we’re calling for   We’re urging …
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    Road repairs and slash damage among farmers’ main concerns …
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  • … Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? Check out the different providers of training to grow your skills and knowledge.  …
  • Rachel enjoys connecting with rural and urban (catchment) communities, community organisations, schools, and individuals using science communication and citizen science tools to engage them in environmental and sustainability issues. Rachel is based in the Wairarapa with her young family, having moved away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland to live 'the good life'. And it's proving to be really …
  • … open The 2026 B+LNZ Awards entries are open. It’s time to recognise the champions of our industry. Think about your farm staff, fellow farmers, sector leaders, teachers, innovators, mentors, scientists, rural champions, and marketers – …
  • … methods evaluated so future messages can get to farmers in the most useful way to support practice change on farm and invest wisely in communication. Timeline and investment This was a 6-month project completed in September 2021. … genes onto their offspring. Over time this leads to an increase in the numbers of drench resistant parasites on your farm. To know if you have drench resistant parasites, and what drench families the parasites are resistant to, you need to … drench and drench protocol is working. If eggs are present in a drench check there could be resistant parasites on the farm. Larval culture A FEC can be cultured (the eggs hatched) by a lab to see what different types of parasites are …
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    … a wide range of practical benefits for New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers, focused on building resilience across farm systems and communities.  Resilient Farmers  Wellbeing and decision-making support : The development of  FarmSalus  provided a structured tool for farmers and rural professionals to assess and support wellbeing, farm business health, environmental care, and social connections. Farmer perspective series : Insights from over 300 … – value of the programme to farmers Hear directly from farmers and experts about how the programme has influenced farm practices and outcomes, and what it means for the future of hill country farming.   …