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Previous research has shown that sowing a catch crop can reduce nitrate leaching losses by as much as 40%, as well as improving nitrogen use efficiency and farmers’ profitability. This project aimed to upscale this previous applied research into working winter crop rotations in Canterbury and Southland and adapt it to the various soil and climatic conditions. … Background The use of catch crops is recognised as a potential tool to help reduce farmers’ nitrate leaching losses but without good …

… 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 …

… farming families. Please don’t hesitate to seek assistance. Below is a list of ideas, resources and decision-support tools to consider, to help you and your staff manage the dry. Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at …

… Discover innovative solutions for parasite management, including targeted drenching, new diagnostic tools, and strategies to combat drench resistance, helping farmers improve livestock productivity. … Transforming parasite …

… 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 …

… research and extension to reduce the impact of dench resistance and optimise the use of drenches and other management tools to minimise impacts on cattle production genetics research and tools to maximise the value dairy farmers can capture from the use of beef genetics  collaborating with other industry …

… Facial Eczema Impacts (EFEI) programme, a seven-year initiative with a $20.75 million investment aimed at developing tools and solutions for farmers to successfully manage FE. … Introduction  Facial Eczema (FE) is a severe and costly … cases of FE. Developing a cost-effective animal friendly test to identify FE tolerant animals. Investigate new tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE e.g. diagnostic tests (fungus and toxin), optimal pasture mixes, biocontrol … researchers, veterinarians, extension specialists, rural professionals and industry experts we will develop practical tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE.  The programme, overseen by a governance group, is being funded 60 percent …

… Everything you need to know about feed quantity, quality and allocation, with B+LNZ tools and guides for feed planning. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com  to request …

… 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 of …

… to select pastures and crops that are more resilient to climate change and meet environmental regulations.  Forecasting tools: Benefit from linked yield and flowering data with weather information for accurate growth forecasting and …