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- … 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. …
- Subject page… 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 …
- Page… 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 ”. …
- Page… Catch-crops increase the efficiency of the operation by retaining nitrogen in the root zone that farmers would otherwise have waved goodbye to. … Planting a catch crop is a way of reducing the risk of nitrate leaching after winter grazing, where there can be large amounts of residual soil nitrogen that is at … 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 …
- … B+LNZ supports New Zealand sheep and beef farmers by providing the genetic tools and information needed to make more profitable breeding decisions. … Our programmes are backed by robust data from progeny tests, nProve, the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation, and ongoing research and extension. Over the past 30 years, 51 percent of productivity gains in sheep have come from genetic improvement underpinned by B+LNZ’s …
- … The red meat sector is committed to playing our part in addressing climate change and has already made significant …
- … a range of detailed reports and information each year covering national data, analysis and forecasts for farmers in the sheep and beef sectors. … Our reports are updated mid-season, and we estimate the projected lamb crop every November. Our Economic Service team also provides reports on specific subjects related to the sheep and beef sector, including annual cost movement reports and stock number reporting. If you’d like to receive …
- Page… B+LNZ provide ‘Ewe body condition scoring’ 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 …
- … – helping farmers breed animals that are better suited to their farm systems and future challenges. Learn more about the work underway in our current genetics programmes below. For information about past research programmes visit our ‘Demonstrating the power of genetics’ page. …
- … These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards Giveaway by B+LNZ and in partnership with B+LNZ Awards Sponsors. … The giveaway is shared through Farmers Weekly, B+LNZ’s social media channels and B+LNZ’s weekly e-newsletter (e-diaries). … loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of this Giveaway and any prizes. B+LNZ collects and holds participants’ personal information solely for the purpose of …