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- … learn from each other. What is a Focus Group? These are small group learning environments with a specific area of on-farm business or performance topic focus. Each group is a closed group for the duration, usually over two years with … drystock property (associated levy payers). Willingness to learn new skills and understand the drivers to improving on farm production and profitability of the sheep and beef sector. Participants must be able to attend all Focus Group … from our technical team, supported by a variety of subject matter experts to empower you in achieving your animal and farm production goals. Farmers involved in these groups get equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions about …
- … FITT was a B+LNZ initiative to improve farm profitability. It offered funding for groups of sheep and cattle farmers to trial new approaches or farming systems. … address a local problem or opportunity. Suitable projects The project must have immediate and relevant application on-farm. The emphasis must be on developing practical systems to solve immediate farming problems or develop opportunities, …
- … for Profit Programme shares information and monitors progress amongst a whole community rather than just an individual farm. … coming up with local solutions for local needs, so you have the practical tools you need to help you improve your farm business. Farming for Profit field days See our events calendar for Farming for Profit field days coming up near you. …
- 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 which the Piako Catchment Forum (PCF) was founded. The forum began in 2016 with a few farmers, a planter, a teacher, and Waikato Regional …
- … grazeable shrubs, and soil protection, and discover practical solutions for building environmental resilience on your farm. …
- … Taking care of our environment is a priority – explore below to find out more about what you can do to take care of your farm environment. …
- Page… The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by drench-resistant worms. Using Refugia means leaving some worms free to breed without … can reproduce without being exposed to drenching. Keeping a population (or refuge) of drench-susceptible worms on the farm can slow the build-up of parasites resistant (R) to drenches. Without some worms in Refugia, drench-resistant (R) … who are also resistant. This means resistant worms make up an increasing proportion of the worm population on the farm. Over time, they become dominant in the population and eventually, drenches fail to work. Because we still want our …
- … project is to inform what influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management, and how a farm system operates with reduced drench. … project is to inform: What influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management. How a farm system operates with reduced drench. Background Internal parasites are one of the most important animal health … The stories of how these farmers have reduced drench will be shared to provide other farmers with more on-farm information. Timeline and investment This is a 9-month project due for completion in December 2022. B+LNZ …
- … We invest your levies in programmes designed to support a confident sector with improved farm productivity, profitability and performance. Your levy goes on targeted programmes that deliver real results – on the farm, in the market, and at the policy table. A key part of our strategic plan involves building a stronger presence in …
- … Forming or joining an Action Group is a great way for farmers to put their ideas into action, make positive changes on farm and improve their business’ productivity and profitability. … Profit Partnership (RMPP), the approach has been proven to support farmers to make changes in a range of areas such as farm systems and the environment. B+LNZ has adopted the Action Group extension and adoption model to ensure all sheep and …