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… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… This three-day immersive introduction is designed to help develop a deeper understanding of the NZ Food and Fibre Sector and how it is connected to the global economy.  … Engage is as much for those without a background in agriculture as it is those looking to refresh … was designed and developed by Rural Leaders in conjunction with Lincoln University, and with support from MFE.  Find out more about the Engage Programme .  B+LNZ is a proud Programme Partner of Rural Leaders.  … Engage Programme …

… 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. …

… A B+LNZ Hub Farm is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy. It follows a single farm business’s change journey over 2–3 … or events per year.  B+LNZ Hub Farms near you  Some B+LNZ Hub Farms have already kicked off across the country. Reach out to your local Extension Manager to learn more about your local Hub Farm and planned activity in your region.  Local … improvement. Communicating information about the farm and business plan and progress in a public forum. Carrying out the core monitoring parameters as agreed to support relevant information and data needed to understand the …

… Find out how we're working to improve access for sheep and beef products to overseas markets. … Trade …

… The Soil your Undies Otago research programme aimed to understand and measure the health of rural soils by burying cotton. … B+LNZ is a partner in the Soil your Undies Otago research programme which aims to understand and measure the health of rural soils using simple …

… 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 …

… 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 …