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… Find out how we're working to improve access for sheep and beef products to overseas markets. … Trade …

… Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. As a general rule - the more diversity, the healthier that environment. … Why is biodiversity important on farm? Biodiversity is a win-win – for you as a farmer and for your property’s ecosystem. Your production platform will produce more if your pasture is healthy, earthworms are active and insects and bees are busy. Most activities that promote biodiversity have other positive spin offs. For instance, …

… as competent by the person in charge of the workplace Children under five must be directly supervised by an adult and are not to enter cattle yards What equipment do you need? Sturdy non-slip boots Hat/sunscreen as required General … firm Maintain control of dogs Exercise caution when dealing with cows with calves Use good technique when lifting sheep and calves Wash hands after handling livestock Take care with sharp objects, such as sheath knives and needles What should you do when handling bulls? Treat bulls with respect Do not move a dangerous bull on foot or alone …

… overview of ongoing research projects. Feel free to distribute this newsletter among the broader farming community and contact research@beeflambnz.com to find out more. Quarterly newsletters … 2023 … 2022 … B+LNZ research newsletters …

… Each year up to five scholarships are awarded to bold, curious, innovative, perceptive and community-minded individuals from backgrounds ranging from farming, industry bodies, catchment groups, agricultural research, food and fibre innovations hubs. … The Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship is one of the most valued awards in New … with a global focus. It is designed to fast-track the professional development of talented people from across our Food and Fibre Sector. Each year up to five scholarships are awarded to bold, curious, innovative, perceptive and …

… Work Procedure when operating two-wheeled farm motorbikes. It is important that all operators follow this procedure and are familiar with the operator’s manual prior to operating the motorbike. … What are the minimum operator … license) Children are not to operate an adult sized bike Operator must have sufficient weight, limb size, skill and judgement to control the bike What equipment do you need? Both motorcycle operator and any pillion are to wear the minimum following Personal Protective Equipment when operating a motorbike: Helmet (NZS …

… 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 proliferate and degrade waterways’ aesthetic, recreational, biodiversity and economic values. New Zealand streams are particularly …

… on Deer Industry New Zealand’s Deer Hub website (pages 63–74).  … A range of different ‘natural’ products, herbs and minerals are sometimes advocated as treatments or preventives for worm infections in livestock. This page is by no means a complete list. But here we review some commonly mentioned ones, and available evidence for their efficacy.  Apple cider vinegar  Cider vinegar is claimed by some to have various stock … boluses have a capsule which breaks down in the abomasum, releasing the COWPs, which lodge in the folds of the abomasum and dissolve slowly over time.  Research into COWPs:  Studies have been done in sheep and goats   Copper oxide wire …

… At makingmeatbetter.nz you can find a range of facts showing how New Zealand beef and lamb stacks up in terms of being: better for animals better for you better for the planet better for communities. We encourage you to check it out and help us bring some balance to conversations about food production.  … We’ve worked with key industry partners to develop a website containing proven facts about New Zealand’s farming methods and how our beef and lamb stacks up on key criteria. … There’s growing public concern about how food is produced, and the …