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  • Public backs carbon farming limits as report shows soaring sales …
  • Study examines feasibility of retaining lambs from hoggets as replacements …
  • … and pork. Materials – wool compared with cotton. Grains – soy, wheat and corn as crops for both human and animal feed. Farm inputs – phosphate, urea and crude oil as key inputs in fertiliser and fuel use. … International red meat indicators …
  • … connect with real farmers and the wider agricultural world – right from their classrooms. Through virtual calls, farm visits, guest speakers, and hands-on learning opportunities, we’re inspiring the next generation to discover the … through virtual calls, inspiring and educating them about food production and the diverse agricultural industry from farm to fork.   Agribusiness in schools Together with other primary industry organisations B+LNZ supports the Agribusiness … … Tips and tricks for hosting schools Health and safety can seem like a barrier when it comes to hosting others on farm. These health and safety resources can support you in removing those barriers. Explore these safe working procedures …
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    Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working at heights. “Working at heights” is defined as any height from which a fall could occur. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Boots (or other slip resistant footwear if more appropriate) Equipment selected must be fit for purpose and in good working condition. Equipment that may be used to work at heights …
  • Government must not stop with recent carbon farming reforms …
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    … practices Check the health status of stock before purchasing. e.g. the results of TB or Johne’s disease tests and farm of origin history. Only buy livestock from suppliers who can provide information about veterinary treatments and the … water. Newly arrived sheep should be routinely given an appropriate quarantine drench. This would be best given on the farm of origin but in many cases will have to be given on arrival. On release from quarantine pens, monitor new stock in … if necessary before integrating them with other mobs. Quarantine paddocks or pens should be as near as possible to the farm entrance and well away from other stock. As a minimum, a double fenced 3 metre gap should be provided between newly …
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    … 2019: how to keep good staff – Carissa Fairbrother National webinar series: Grow your own people, grow your farm - part 1 National webinar series: Grow your own people, grow your farm - part 2 National webinar series: Grow your own people, grow your farm - part 3 DairyNZ provides information about coaching and mentoring . … Learning and developing …