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    Connection critical for rural communities after cyclone, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand

    Connection critical for rural communities after cyclone, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand …
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  • Wanaka Catchment Group

    … We were established in 2017 and have implemented consistent Land Environment Plans across all our member properties. We have also partnered with the … All the larger farming properties that boundary Lake Wanaka and its tributaries. Predominantly hill and high country farms running sheep, beef cattle and deer. …

  • Porangahau Catchment Group

    … The Porangahau Catchment Group became an incorporated society in 2020 and have been successful securing funds from the Ministry for the Environment  for Frsshwater Improvements and wider environmental benefits. … 88000ha The area covers from tidal estuaries to internal farmlands and waterways in the Porangahau to Flemington areas. …

  • Wendonside Catchment Group

    … Properties in our group are mainly flat land to moderate rolling and we have several hill country properties included along our northern catchment boundary. Our group formed in June 2019 when our community came together with a combined desire to further understand groundwater and surface water quality in our catchment. We are an incorporated society that has established a funding model to collect … to better understand the water quality in the catchment area. Our community is heavily invested in our society and supports our purposes. We have a growing membership that currently includes 46 properties. These properties over 82% …
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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, … country. Whereas Nematodirus mostly only causes problems in the deep South – it’s eggs require winter chilling to hatch and challenge young lambs in spring.  Barber’s Pole worm and Nematodirus can cause sudden, severe illness and death – …
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    Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas

    Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas …
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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 … The Kawhatau River source is in the Ruahine ranges  and the Kawhatau catchment covers 23,000ha. The Kawhatau flows into the Rangitikei and has a number of tributaries. There …

  • 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 … River in the south to the Hakataramea pass in the north. The catchment is bounded in the west by the Kirkliston Range and in the east by the Hunter Hills. The valley is around 56km long with an average width of 21km and drains an area of …
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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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    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 …