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    Common worms in sheep

    … Learn about the important worm species of sheep – effects on the animal, seasonal pattern, diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. Inside the animal  Sheep worms most often live in the abomasum (4th stomach) and the small intestine. Some worms can exist in both. Sheep almost always carry a mix of worm species.   … Where and how bad?  Most worm species are found throughout New Zealand – with some regional differences.  For example, …
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    B+LNZ Generation Next Programme fuels aspiring farmer's career growth

    B+LNZ Generation Next Programme fuels aspiring farmer's career growth …
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  • Kawhatau Valley Catchment

    … a goal to have all the tributaries of the Rangitikei form into catchment groups. We started by having a public meeting and an open invitation to all the area. We had presentations from Roger Daryrmple (RRCC) , Landcare Trust and our local Regional Council. The response was hugely positive with all but one farmer keen to join. We have begun water monitoring and have six collection sites, collected monthly. This has been done for the last eight months and is giving us an idea of …
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    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year

    Informing New Zealand Beef’s Progeny Test enters its third year …
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    Making the most of nutrients

    … What’s the problem with high levels of nutrients? The problem is periphyton – the slime and algae found on river and stream beds. These organisms are essential for ecosystem functioning, but – under certain circumstances – they can … likely to experience rapid weed growth or algal blooms, which can choke aquatic life and cause long-term damage to the health of a stream, river or lake. The National Policy Statement for Fresh Water Management outlines a national bottom …

  • B+LNZ Award categories

    … in the entry/nomination form. There is no on-farm or in-person judging, so it important to write to the award criteria and include as much detail as possible in the entry/nomination form. If applicable, we also encourage you to submit … that you have put them forward for an award.  A follow up call will be made with all  nominated  entrants to validate and get further information if required, so please ensure that your nominee is aware of this.  Independent Judges Panel … this award will be developing or discovering new processes or products that contribute, but are not limited to, animal health and welfare, advancements in agronomy, biodiversity enhancement, environmental science, data science, genetics or …

  • Hakataramea Sustainability Collective

    … The Hakataramea Valley is a unique farming region and despite the challenging climate it is renowned for producing quality livestock and produce. We have a great supportive community that makes it a tremendous place to live and bring up a family. Strong communities, profitably farming land and unique ecosystems however do not survive out of …

  • Nathan Burkepile

    … I am the Hawke's Bay Regional Coordinator for New Zealand Landcare Trust and have been working throughout the Hawke’s Bay Region assisting new catchment groups establish and providing technical expertise around wetlands and riparian restoration. … Nathan Burkepile … Throughout my career, I have been working with landowners to improve …

  • Wainuioru Community River Care Group

    … by more than 60 people, at the Wainuioru Hall in September 2017. We were keen to find out more about our water quality and come up with ways our river and catchment could be improved. We also had concerns about future regulations andother issues such as flooding, sediment and crack willow infestations throughout the catchment. We set the group up as an incorporated society where the purposes …

  • Innovation Farms

    … Our Innovation Farm Programme helps farmers identify tools and practices that result in real financial improvements. … About the programme Our Innovation Farms bring together the best scientific minds and farming visionaries to investigate specific technology and on farm innovations. The programme has up to 8 farmers involved at any one time and their involvement tends to last …