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- 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 …
- … who wants to accelerate your learning in any aspect from pasture to plate, or simply someone who wants to get off farm and make new industry connections with a bit of learning on the side, then this programme is for you!" … involves the delivery of three workshops over a six-month period with the following objectives: Understand the farm business – financial basics and management. Personal Development, goal setting, leadership basics and mentors. Develop better decision-making skills for farm business systems. Learn new technologies and ideas to take back on to farm. Develop good team culture within the …
- … patterns of what worm species predominate where, when and in which stock classes can also help you manage worms on your farm. …
- Rachel enjoys connecting with rural and urban (catchment) communities, community organisations, schools, and individuals using science communication and citizen science tools to engage them in environmental and sustainability issues. Rachel is based in the Wairarapa with her young family, having moved away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland to live 'the good life'. And it's proving to be really …
- 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 …
- … the 22/23 financial year. How are dairy farmers’ beef levies invested? B+LNZ invests levies in two main areas: post-farm-gate investment that seeks to maximise the value of animals sent for slaughter on-farm research and extension investments where we need to take a leading approach to addressing challenges or there are industry-wide issues to solve. The largest investment is on-farm research and extension, including: R&D and extension aimed at eliminating Facial Eczema impacts in cattle internal …
- … the conversion of productive farms into carbon forestry. (Our government subsequently announced measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming. B+LNZ had been calling for action on this since 2019) What we’re calling for We’re urging …