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… Forming or joining an Action Group is a great way for farmers to put their ideas into action, make positive changes on farm and improve their business’ productivity and profitability. … Note: this programme is currently under review. Please … Profit Partnership (RMPP), the approach has been proven to support farmers to make changes in a range of areas such as farm systems and the environment. B+LNZ has adopted the Action Group extension and adoption model to ensure all sheep and …

… 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 …

… and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis of a high breeding value for disease resistance where this is available. … animals and isolate and treat those animals if their health status is lower than existing animals. Regularly worm farm dogs and prevent the access of other dogs onto the property – dogs can spread disease to your stock. Treatment …

… FITT was a B+LNZ initiative to improve farm profitability. It offered funding for groups of sheep and cattle farmers to trial new approaches or farming systems. … address a local problem or opportunity.  Suitable projects  The project must have immediate and relevant application on-farm. The emphasis must be on developing practical systems to solve immediate farming problems or develop opportunities, …

… patterns of what worm species predominate where, when and in which stock classes can also help you manage worms on your farm. … Worms 101 …

… sediment traps (such as decanting dams or detainment bunds) where appropriate Plant trees on vulnerable areas of the farm, to stabilise the soil and reduce erosion. The easiest place to start is by developing a Farm Environment Plan specific to your property. In one sweep, you’ll have a handle on where you are best to concentrate …

… 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 …

… and has already made significant progress. Climate change is a particular focus for B+LNZ – we support our farmers on-farm, we work with leading climate scientists and we advocate for emissions reduction targets that are science-based and …

… 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 …