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  • … give every sheep farmer in New Zealand the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their flock by selecting and breeding sheep with naturally lower methane emissions.   … To achieve this, the programme is helping to identify and increase the availability of low methane rams in the breeding sector. In time, farmers will be able to use the … Industries through its Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF). B+LNZ is investing our time and expertise to provide tools for farmers to manage and reduce their ruminant methane emissions because a number of farmers have told us this is …
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    … 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. … until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace Operator must have sufficient weight, limb size, skill and judgement to control the equipment being used What equipment do you need? Personal Protective Equipment appropriate to … equipment is stable Follow equipment safety procedures Ensure there is sufficient lighting and ventilation Ensure power tools and equipment are properly guarded Use equipment for its intended purpose only Store equipment safely to prevent …
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    Growing network of women in NZ’s red meat sector …
    women in NZ’s red meat sector
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    Farmer meeting breaks down climate science …
    David Frame
  • … a place on any Rural Leaders programme starting in 2026 for six livestock farmers to advance their leadership skills and impact on the sector.  Scholarship benefits A contribution of $4,000 towards the recipient's chosen Rural Leaders programme (programmes listed on their website ) Access to a unique, dynamic environment combining practical and real-life examples A new network and exposure to industry leaders and strategic influencers Leadership tools and skills to apply personally and to your team/business Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and peers …
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    Inquiry must prevent slash devastation from happening again …
    flooded road
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    LIC – Dairy Beef Sire Selection as an Opportunity for Farmers (part 2 of 3) …
  • … comprised of B+LNZ, DairyNZ, DEEResearch, Grasslands Innovation (a joint venture between Grasslanz Technology and PGGW Seeds), Agriseeds, AgResearch and Dairy Australia. The board includes George Tatham, B+LNZ Farmer Director for the Eastern North Island. Forage … to improve the productivity, sustainability and quality of New Zealand forages. Pastoral Genomics has developed tools to breed cultivars with smaller environmental footprints, greater productivity and other traits to meet industry …
  • … wife's ancestral land in Wairoa, Northern Hawkes Bay. As project manager for the Whangawehi Catchment Management Group and the Whakaki Fresh Water Improvement Fund, Nic helps communities realize their environmental goals. The Whangawehi … model has been recognized internationally for achievements in river restoration, carrying out riparian planting and fencing, water and fish monitoring, pest control, engagement with the local school and development of a walkway etc. The group works with … at regional and national level. Very experienced in working with Maori communities. Extensive use of communication tools for transparency and reporting purposes. Whangawehi Catchment Management Group/Whakaki Restoration: Project …
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    B+LNZ Lamb Crop Report 2023 …
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