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- … 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 …
- The Waimatā Catchment Group has been running since 2019. We an incorporated society and have been successful in gaining funding from Te Uru Rākau, MFE and DOC. Our core focus is riparian fencing and native tree planting - though being hill country there will be a fair few poplars and willows being planted as well. The group is very keen to restore biodiversity in the catchment and we have recently commenced a comprehensive predator management programme over 3000 hectares in the upper …
- … 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. …
- … 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 …
- Page… 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. …
- … support a sustainable sheep and beef farming industry – helping farmers breed animals that are better suited to their farm systems and future challenges. Learn more about the work underway in our current genetics programmes below. For …
- … and Animal Handling Water and Feed Behaviour The Physical Environment Husbandry Practices Disease and Injury Control On-Farm Humane Killing Contingency Planning Welfare Assurance Systems. Each part of the code is broken into three main … input on these points. For example: Minimum Standard 18(d) states that unweaned lambs to be transported off the farm must be fed within two hours of transport – we believe this is unrealistic. Minimum Standard 22(j) states that for … B+LNZ made a consultation submission, informed by farmer input (through a farmer focus group examining some of the on-farm practicality in more detail, and via other opportunities such as webinars taking farmers through the proposals and …
- … An evaluation by Scarlatti Limited concluded that the productive benefits of the programme would lift annual total farm profit before tax by a further $96.4 million by 2025. The benefits would continue beyond that point, meaning that for … more about B+LNZ's Action Groups . Find out about other key RMPP-funded work that is still being delivered: New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP) Learning modules on B+LNZ’s Knowledge Hub BizPlan tool for farmers . …
- … research and development. Learn about our programmes and how we help farmers select the right genetics for their farm system and environment. …