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… The Department of Conservation (DOC) is leading the development of a new biodiversity strategy. A consultation on the proposed strategy closed 22 September 2019. … New Zealand’s last biodiversity strategy laid out actions to protect our nature until the end of 2019. The new strategy will set a vision and guide our biodiversity …

… Many worms are developing the ability to tolerate the chemicals that once killed them – this is known as drench resistance. Find out about testing for resistance, and drench use strategies that slow down the development of resistance, including …

… We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench … tool to evaluate different management strategies. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. This initiative aims to provide farmers with a strategic tool to enhance parasite …

… is a matter of major interest or concern for sheep and beef producers.  If you want to propose a remit, you should read the following documents before completing the remit form.   … Annual reports Our annual report is published in February … For a hard copy, please contact us . 2024 Annual Report … Constitution The Constitution is a formal document that sets out the rules for running our organisation. … Commodity Levies Meat Order 2021 The Commodity Levies Meat Order 2021 is the Order in Council that sets out the process behind the sheepmeat and beef levies. … Directors’ Independent Remuneration Committee Terms of References …

… groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3-4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers throughout the process, including vets, consultants, farmers, scientists, financiers and processors, as well as B+LNZ. Monitor farms … a single farm provides other local farmers with a wealth of practical and proven information to take home and use. Find out more Contact your local extension manager for more information about what's happening in your region. … Monitor Farms …

… The Kellogg Rural Leadership programme is a modern delivery platform designed to expand scholars’ ‘contextual … Scholars complete a research report during the programme and this work is presented at the end of the programme.  Find out more about the course format and the topics covered on the Rural Leaders’ website .  B+LNZ is a proud strategic … leadership skills. Enhanced impact on the sheep and beef sector. Networking opportunities with industry leaders. Find out more in this flyer (PDF, 338KB) … Kellogg Rural Leaders …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working with Chainsaws. It is important that all workers are competent in the use of the type of chainsaw they are using and are familiar with the operator’s manual prior to operating the chainsaw. … What … Eye injury Crushing Broken bones Carbon Monoxide poisoning Hearing loss Vibration disease “white finger” Fire Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ A Guide to Safety with Chainsaws ” … Working with chainsaws …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when conducting burn offs. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Workers must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in … to do during the burn? When burning multiple piles or windrows, start at the downwind end Monitor the fire. If it gets out of control call 111 and follow Emergency Management Plan What should you do after the fire is out? Check burnt area to ensure it is cold Turn the pile and apply water if necessary to cool it down What are the risks? …