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    Hill country farmer stories

    … an open mind. Things aren’t easy for hill farmers, dealing with issues like drought, but we are making changes on our farm. “While it’s a long-term journey and things won’t get better overnight, we are seeing enough positive signs to stay … stewardship: Practical examples of protecting soil health, water quality, and native biodiversity while maintaining farm productivity. Economic outcomes: Insights into the business decisions and innovations that help hill country farms …

  • 2023 B+LNZ Awards

    … Datamars Livestock Technology Award winner:   Silver Farm Farms/Lynker Net Carbon Zero Mapping Tool Finalists: • Bidr Ltd   • Cloud Yards Ltd  …   Rural Leadership Trust Finalists: •  Growing Future Farmers   • Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society Farm Intern Programme …

  • Nic Caviale

    Nic holds a Master’s degree in Agronomy from the Ecole Nationale Superieure Agronomique from Toulouse, France, specializing in environmental management. Nic moved to Aotearoa in 2008 where he established his family on his wife's ancestral land in Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay. As project manager for the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group and the Whakaki Fresh Water Improvement Fund, Nic helps communities realize their environmental goals. The Whangawehi model has been recognized …
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    Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say

    Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say …
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    Wellbeing

    … Below are some resources to help you look after your staff’s wellbeing: FarmSalus Health and Safety on farm – risk management Health and Safety on farm – safety conversations DairyNZ well-being resources: How to stay well Drugs and alcohol Farmstrong provides free …
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    Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme

    Applications open for 2023 Generation Next programme …
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    Managing stock near water

    … Industry reputation – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing … drink but not get into the water. Bridges and culverts – these make it easier for stock and people to move around the farm and protect stream beds. Shade and shelter – spreading trees across paddocks encourages stock into shade and from …
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    Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working

    Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working …
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    B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island postponed

    B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island postponed …
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  • 2026 B+LNZ Awards entries 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 – …