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… Easily access a range of valuable online resources specifically related to the sheep and beef sector, find instructions for ordering physical teaching aids and kits, and discover other helpful … New Zealand Young Farmers we are repacking this programme previously run at field days a resource that can be hired out and used within schools. Watch this space. B+LNZ events: Students are always welcome to attend events across New Zealand to help complement their learnings. Check out the events calendar to find an event near you. Resource adaptations: Should you come across a resource that you feel …

… and manage appropriately. Remember that baleage and other supplementary crops represent a significant risk for the introduction of weed species. What you must not feed to animals Waste feeding pigs Despite border controls, … it to feed to pigs, you must meet certain requirements to reduce the risk of spreading unwanted diseases. To find out more, visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website. Ban on feeding ruminant protein to livestock New Zealand is … or $100,000 for a company (under the Biosecurity Act 1993). Visit the Ministry of Primary Industries website to find out more.   … Feed and water …

… faster​. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed​. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture​. Provide landscape diversity and wildlife … Absorb carbon to help offset your, or others’ emissions.  Some farmers have chosen to get carbon credits for the trees within their farming operation. These credits can be allocated to eligible exotic and native forests. Once … these to buyers in carbon markets or use them to market their meat products. However, carbon removals are only one of the benefits that these areas provide on farm.  Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com  to …

… B+LNZ, Monday 30 September 2024  These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the B+LNZ Awards “Give a shoutout & win” 2024 Competition, led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ Ltd) and supported by … loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of this Competition and any prizes.  B+LNZ Ltd collects and holds participants’ personal information solely for the …

… 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 …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when using horses for farm work. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Rider must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. Rider is to ride a horse matched to their ability. What equipment do you need? … to traffic. Wash your hands after you have finished handling the horse. What are the risks? Kicking Crushing Falls Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Riding Horses on Farms ”. … Farm Horses …

… and expert insight. … B+LNZ Focus Groups  A B+LNZ Focus Group is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy.   These are topic focused, and outcomes driven, providing farmers’ the opportunity to learn from other members and subject matter experts. These groups are deliberately kept small to ensure everyone gets a chance to share insights and learn from each other.   Under people and capability the following topics are of priority: Retaining our workforce. The power of people skills. Upskilling farmers as trainers. …

… information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey.  … Sheep calendar   Key sheep-producing activities across the year, to help you manage ewes effectively and keep your team updated.   … Benchmarking tool  Find out the key performance indicators for farm classes in your region and see how you compare, using information sourced from …