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- … Find out more about some of the key programes we're working on. …
- … The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) exists to provide knowledge and tools for New Zealand farmers, so they can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. … The PGgRc is funded by eight New Zealand agricultural sector partners and works in collaboration with the New Zealand Government. To find out more about the PGgRc and the projects they invest in visit the website: https://www.pggrc.co.nz/ B+LNZ point of …
- … 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 …
- Page… 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 … crop will grow in your environment and under your management’ – is a pretty good guide. On some farms, crops may not be the best choice and a mix of other approaches may be better. When it comes to where worms like to live, the number one …
- … 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 …
- … 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 … 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 …
- … 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 …
- … Deforestation has occurred across New Zealand but has been particularly profound in the Matamata-Piako Region where less than 2% of original lowland forest remains. This region is nationally important as all the major rivers drain into the Hauraki Gulf, which is home to over one million people along its shores and on its islands. This is the context under … We primarily work in the upper Hauraki Plains in the Piako, and Waitoa River Catchments which start near Te Miro and Piarere. We also are linked to areas of the Waitoa …
- … 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 of Native Vegetation on New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farms (PDF, 3.5 MB) The report …
- Page… If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a … 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 …