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… The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by drench-resistant worms. Using Refugia means leaving some worms free to breed without … can reproduce without being exposed to drenching.  Keeping a population (or refuge) of drench-susceptible worms on the farm can slow the build-up of parasites resistant (R) to drenches.   Without some worms in Refugia, drench-resistant (R) … who are also resistant.   This means resistant worms make up an increasing proportion of the worm population on the farm. Over time, they become dominant in the population and eventually, drenches fail to work.  Because we still want our …

… here: https://beeflambnz.com/news/new-zealand-beef-and-lamb-among-most-carbon-efficient-world    Quantifying on-farm sequestration   In 2020 we released independent peer-reviewed research led by the University of Auckland’s Dr Bradley …

… has led to a growing number of parasites becoming resistant, rendering some treatments ineffective on many farms. Each farm may face unique challenges in managing these parasites, especially when resistance is present. This project aims to … Gain access to advanced molecular diagnostic tools to better identify and manage parasite resistance on your farm. Targeted management: Discover resistance biomarkers to help tailor parasite control strategies specifically for your farm’s needs. Enhanced treatment options: Benefit from more accurate information on parasite susceptibility and …

… who wants to accelerate your learning in any aspect from pasture to plate, or simply someone who wants to get off farm and make new industry connections with a bit of learning on the side, then this programme is for you!" … Nurture, … involves the delivery of three workshops over a six-month period with the following objectives: Understand the farm business – financial basics and management. Personal Development, goal setting, leadership basics and mentors. Develop better decision-making skills for  farm business systems. Learn new technologies and ideas to take back on to farm. Develop good team culture within the …

… Invasive weeds, vermin and wild or feral animals are able to enter your farm unaided and spread pests and disease to your stock and paddocks. Vigilance and active management can mitigate these …

… successfully not only reduces nitrate leaching losses but increases nitrogen use efficiency and feed production on farm. Key results The introduction of catch crops into winter forage rotations can be both a practical and an economically viable farm management tool to help reduce nitrogen loss from winter forage grazing systems. Timely sowing (as early as possible) …

… Behaviour and Welfare Consultative Committee Is an active partner in MAF’s National Animal Welfare Compliance Plan and Farm to Processor Welfare Forum Provides technical and policy advice to farmers, industry, regulators and other …

… The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator is a free tool, designed to help farmers measure on-farm GHG emissions and sequestration. Once you’ve done your calculation you can then choose to complete our online action … access these – see below for info). … About B+LNZ’s GHG Calculator You can do a simple calculation using your existing farm area and stock numbers to get started with ‘emissions numbers’. You can also add further information to give you a more complete picture of your farm including sequestration. Knowing your numbers provides a good base of information and helps prepare you for future …

… farms with farmers needing support to increase their knowledge and confidence in parasite management to make changes on farm in the face of drench resistance.   To help address this, B+LNZ ran a pilot project to establish a livestock parasite … from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite management on your farm. Collaborative support: Joining a regional LPMG provides a platform for sharing experiences and solutions with other …