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  • Manifesto

    … 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 …
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    Forages and worms

    … 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 …
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    ‘Farmer Time for Schools’ bridges gap between students and farm life

    ‘Farmer Time for Schools’ bridges gap between students and farm life …
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  • Climate Change Commission consultation on emissions reduction targets

    … In April and May 2024 the Commission consulted on its advice to Government about New Zealand’s methane reduction targets and related issues.   About the consultation   The Commission consulted on what emissions reductions are possible by 2040, what we should aim for by 2050, and what types …

  • Market insight and consumer research

    … 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 …
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    Collecting faecal samples

    … If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a quick guide.  … It’s best to collect fresh samples by quietly moving the mob of animals to a corner and letting them stand for 5–10 minutes, and then collecting what has been dropped.   If … let them drift quietly away from you through a gateway or narrow area. Ideally collect ones you’ve actually seen pass out the back end of an animal.   How much to collect from each animal?  Ideal – 1 tablespoon. Minimum – 1 teaspoon. If the …

  • Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms Summary Report

    … A report from the University of Canterbury has revealed that 24 per cent of New Zealand’s native vegetation (approximately 2.8 million hectares) is estimated to be on sheep and beef farms. This is the largest amount of native vegetation present outside of public conservation land. … Download the summary report:  Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 2 MB) Download the full report:  Desk-top Assessment …
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    Working with chainsaws

    … 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 …

  • Catch crops for sediment control

    … a range of catch crop species and establishment techniques to reduce sediment and surface flow losses following the winter grazing of forage crops.  Trials will be carried out on hill country in the Hawkes Bay and Horizons regions, but the systems developed will provide spill-over benefits to all farming regions and …

  • Hedgehope Makarewa Catchment Group

    … For more information, or to join the catchment group, contact our Catchment Coordinator, Sarah Thorne 027 588 5200 or [email protected] … It covers 60,000ha from just south of Mataura in the north down to Rakahouka on State Highway 98 in the south. Between Rakahouka and Edendale its boundary runs north of State Highway 98, almost across to State Highway 1 …