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… agribusiness decisions. Farm Ownership and Transition Workshop A workshop series that takes farm businesses through the transition and succession of their farm business. Protecting your Patch Workshop Farmers will leave the workshop with a clear understanding of biosecurity interventions they need to take within their own operation and the importance of excellent on-going biosecurity practices for their industry. Generation Next Workshop This programme is …

… once you understand your farm’s resistance status, with help from a competent advisor. Worm management should focus on the farm system and nutrition first – drench should not be the main means of managing worm challenge. … The B+LNZ Wormwise programme provides farmers with the latest knowledge and techniques to manage worms effectively and …

… spring, this feed planning factsheet has some ideas you may want to look into.  A guide to feed planning  (3MB) – after the snow you might need to look at your feed planning. Health and Safety of volunteers working on farms as part … If you need emergency feed, generators, large capacity water pumps, help moving stock or cleaning up, please call the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254. Coping with stress – information and support Rural Support – your Southland team … Rural Support – your Otago team can be contacted on 0800 787 254, contact them through this form or visit the   Otago Rural Support Trust webpage Farmstrong website – getting help Dairy NZ’s managing stressed people webpage …

… FEC results … This topic is a bit of a minefield, and we can’t stress enough that faecal egg counts are a GUIDE to the number of worms inside animals. You must interpret them in light of all other information available! The TREND in FECs can often be as helpful as the absolute numbers. Repeat FEC monitoring of a mob of animals often gives better information than one count in isolation …

… funded by compulsory levies on sheepmeat and beef (including dairy-beef). … Referendums are held as required under the Commodity Levies Act 1990.   The next referendum must be held no later than the 2027 year with the current Commodities Levies Meat Order 2021 expiring in December 2027.   All livestock farmers on …

… their vehicles or via equipment that has been used on other farms or at sale yards. … Recommended practices Keep the farm, yards and storage areas clean, tidy and free of vermin. Limit the unnecessary movement of people, pets and vehicles onto and around the property, especially the areas where animals are kept. Minimise the number of entry points and restrict uncontrolled …

… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working in the farm workshop. All workers must follow this procedure and be familiar with the safe use of the equipment in question. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until …

… To register your group or register as a facilitator please ensure you are logged in to the website, you will then be able to see the Catchment Groups Dashboard.   … Catchment Groups Directory …

… to get together and apply for funding for a project to 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, which … can address any beef or sheep production issue that aims to improve productivity and profit for farmers.  Sharing the results  The results of the project must be shared with other farmers in the area. Project reports may be published …

… Operator Requirements: Stockpeople must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. Vehicles, ATV’s or two wheel motorcycles operators must meet requirements of relevant Safe Work Procedure. Communication Process • If available, cellular or radio communications are to be used to communicate between the front and back of the mob. Equipment Stock warning signs. Means of communication (if available) e.g. radio or cell phone. High visibility …