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… Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a seven-year economic … lift in productivity of 26%, despite the programme spanning a drought. What is our role? B+LNZ provides information and tools for the programme while FOMA manages the process of bringing all the various elements together. A key component …

Hill country sheep infographic report …

… All workers who handle chemicals must be trained with competency requirements varying depending on the classification and quantity of the product being used. These may include: - Qualified Person (EPA/Growsafe) - Certified handler … certificate - Controlled substance license We will check competency requirements using the Hazardous Substances Toolbox and Growsafe: www.hazardoussubstances.govt.nz  or  www.growsafe.co.nz Storage Chemicals and fuels will be stored in an … able to contain a leak or spill. Chemicals will be locked away when not in use and separated in accordance with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements. Warning signs will be placed in accordance with Worksafe chemical and fuel handling …

… the Government’s approach to New Zealand’s second emissions budget (ERP2) covering emissions reductions between 2026 and 2030.  Key points in our submission: Due to uncontrolled conversion of whole farms into carbon forestry, we have … including improvement of the approval process for novel mitigation technologies. However, we want to ensure that these tools can be applied safely and effectively within our pasture-based farming operations as well as effectively included in our GHG inventory – and we raised concerns about the lack of clarity on the pathway to implement tools and technology into New Zealand’s pastoral production systems.  Read our ERP2 submission here (PDF, 511KB) The first …