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Discussion at 2023 B+LNZ annual meeting robust and wide-ranging

Discussion at 2023 B+LNZ annual meeting robust and wide-ranging …
30 March 2023
People and capability

… year three. Our people and capability workstream is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable workforce for the sheep and beef sector by focusing on employment, training, and retention growth. Access our People and capability …
2020 Manifesto

… With the 2020 manifesto, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) released key documents that help tell the sector’s story. … New independent research … This was used to engage with political parties ahead of the election in September 2020. The 2020 manifesto set out the long-term policy settings that needed to be addressed for the red meat sector to lead New Zealand’s economic …
Soil your undies

… 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 …
Workshops and people-focused events

… 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. …
Tukipo Catchment Care Group Limited

… Formed in Feb 2018, Incorporated in Oct 2019. Vision statement: Improving the Environment - Thriving community. 3 main focus areas, Improving water quality, reducing green house gas emissions and … funded through Fonterra Grass Roots Fund, Plan Change 6 Priority catchment. … 22,000ha. Tukipo a sub-catchment of the Tukituki. Mixed farming operations with hill country sheep and beef farmers on the headwaters/foothills of the Ruahine Range through to finishing, cropping, dairy, horticulture and tourism operations …
Waimatā Catchment Group

… The Waimatā Catchment Group has been running since 2019. We an incorporated society and have been successful in gaining … native tree planting - though being hill country there will be a fair few poplars and willows being planted as well. The group is very keen to restore biodiversity in the catchment and we have recently commenced a comprehensive predator management programme over 3000 hectares in the upper …
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After winter

… Catch-crops increase the efficiency of the operation by retaining nitrogen in the root zone that farmers would otherwise have waved goodbye to. … soils. It is important, in this situation, to consider when and how you establish your catch crop. The soil may not dry out quick enough to allow you to work it up in time to establish a catch crop so look into other ways to established catch … the soil moisture before cultivating. Do not cultivate or disturb wet or water-logged soils before they have dried out. Consider no till sowing methods, such as direct drilling, Heli cropping or broadcasting. Try to get your catch crop …
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Manual handling

… if it requires significant force, repetitive effort, a sustained/awkward posture or continuous vibration. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be physically capable of completing the manual task being asked of him/her What equipment do you need? Boots Gloves (if appropriate to task) Any equipment … are the risks? Musculoskeletal disorders Serious back injuries Acute injuries (cuts, broken bones, sprains, etc.) Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Preventing manual handling injuries on farms ”. … Manual handling …
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Lamb survival resources

… research findings that might make a difference for you. B+LNZ provide ‘Growing Great Lambs’ workshops, keep an eye out for one in your area or let your local B+LNZ Extension Manager know you’d like to attend one. Please contact B+LNZ's …