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… 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, …

… 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 …

… Our workshops help farmers find solutions for their farm. … B+LNZ workshops …

… 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 …

… for Profit 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 … coming up with local solutions for local needs, so you have the practical tools you need to help you improve your farm business. Farming for Profit field days See our events calendar for Farming for Profit field days coming up near you. …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… grazeable shrubs, and soil protection, and discover practical solutions for building environmental resilience on your farm. … Past environmental resilience research …

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