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… In a global context the New Zealand beef and lamb sector is unique, we have an export profile like no other (more than 90 per cent of our … can only feed 30 million people) and our production is based on natural farming systems. … We know that competition in the meat market is strong and new competitors are emerging. This means that as a sector we need to work harder than anyone else in the world markets – we need to know our consumers better than anyone else. Gathering market intelligence and understanding …

… A list of various papers on alternative options for worm control can be found at the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. A good local review is provided on Deer Industry New … including parasite control.    Research into it’s efficacy has been limited.   … Copper oxide wire particles  Prior to the advent of safe, broad spectrum worm drenches, copper was a component of some mixtures given to stock for worm treatment. An example was the sometimes-toxic ‘NCA’ (Nicotine Copper & Arsenic).   Copper oxide wire particles (COWPs) can be administered to stock …

… Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Farmer Councils are a key sounding board for the organisation. They represent farmers and provide B+LNZ with advice to guide decision making and help communicate with farmers. … The chairs and deputy chairs of regional farmer councils form the National Farmer Council Executive. Find out who is on the National Farmer Council Executive from your region below. To contact them, go through your local B+LNZ …

… Find out more about some of the key programes we're working on.  … Current programmes …

… Crop types and worms … Does method of crop establishment matter? … Do crops have less worm larvae on them? What’s the best crop for low worm challenge? What if there’s lots of grass through my crop? Learn about worm challenge on … can also provide better nutrition, to grow young stock more quickly through their most vulnerable months.  That said, the level of worm challenge on crops can vary substantially and monitoring is very important to safely reduce drench use … or plantain, where a population of drench resistant worms could build up.   For short term crops that will be grazed out to open ground and re-sown in another forage or grass, this is less important. Few resistant worm larvae are likely to …

… 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 …

… ranging from farming, industry bodies, catchment groups, agricultural research, food and fibre innovations hubs. … The Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship is one of the most valued awards in New Zealand’s primary sector. … With a global focus, Nuffield is designed to fast-track the … from backgrounds ranging from farming, growing, industry bodies, catchment groups, and agricultural research. Find out more on the Rural Leaders’ website .  B+LNZ is a proud strategic partner of Rural Leaders. … Nuffield …

… Before each General Election, B+LNZ works with the Meat Industry Association (MIA) to present the red meat sector’s priorities to all political parties.   The manifesto sets out the key areas parties should focus on as they develop their policy platforms, to ensure the red meat sector can …