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    Few flock management tools are as quick, easy and cheap as body condition scoring (BCS). And few offer such potential for gains in productivity, for efficient feed management and for good stock wellbeing. It’s a skill that is easy to learn, requires no specialised tools, and should be a part of every sheep farmer’s management …
  • … This project aims to identify economically viable methods to reduce ewe losses in New Zealand flocks. …
  • … our sector (including on rural communities, schools and businesses, and on things like pest control – and ultimately on New Zealand’s economy).  We’ve been calling for action on whole-farm sales to carbon farming since 2019 – for more … are too flexible and need to be tightened.   When the limits were announced in December 2024, the Government said the new rules would apply from 4 December 2024, unless there was a “clear” intent for conversion before that date, and that …
  • … Employment Support Hub (RESH)  The rural employment support hub (RESH) was set up to provide advice and support for New Zealand rural employees. Sometimes it's more than just reaching out when you need urgent support. Call 0800 694 121 or …
  • … align with your goals.   On Knowledge Hub, you’ll find guidance on using nProve Sheep, a free online tool that helps New Zealand farmers to find the best rams for their operation, and the Ram Value Calculator, which compares ram teams …
  • … PC1 in 2016, and following a Council Hearing, WRC’s decision on PC1 was released in April 2020.   The release of new national policies (national stock exclusion regulations, Freshwater Farm Plan regulations, National Policy Statement … plans.   What farmers need to know  Farmers should be thinking about gathering their records and how they’ll meet the new requirements. While the PC1 process has been long and at times uncertain, it’s clear that the requirement for a farm …
  • … This project aims to use advanced molecular diagnostics to identify resistance biomarkers, potentially leading to new tests that support better management decisions. …
  • … vote on specific questions about proposed levy increases.   To be eligible to vote you need to own sheep or cattle in New Zealand as at 30 June prior to the referendum vote and B+LNZ will be running campaigns to ensure livestock owners are …
  • … classes distributions are weighted averages of individual farm class data to correctly portray a whole region or the New Zealand lambing percentage distribution. They help you to evaluate where your lambing percentage sits nationally, …
  • … been through using anthelmintics, or drench.  In-depth interviews will be held with up to 15 farmers around New Zealand. Understanding the behavioural drivers and habits of farmers to drench or not and the operational processes of …