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- Additional freshwater consultations – low-slope map changes, freshwater farm plans, intensive winter grazing changes, and wetlands. This page contains information about consultations, announced by the Government in July and August 2021, as part of the Essential Freshwater work programme. Public feedback is being sought on a range of proposed changes and approaches. We’ll keep this page updated. … Update 12 July 2022: these submissions were all closed by October 2021. We’ve published our …
- PageWhich paddocks will you be using for next year’s winter feed crops? To ensure the best environmental and animal welfare outcomes, B+LNZ has compiled a list of three critical factors to consider when selecting paddocks for growing winter feed crops. … 1. Understand the risks of winter grazing Winter grazing can increase the risk of sediment, harmful bacteria and nutrients ending up in water. Reducing this risk begins with paddock selection. Paddocks with water flowing through or over the soil …
- PageCareful planning for winter allows you to winter animals in a way that ensures the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained and environmental risks are mitigated. … When planning for winter, careful thought needs to be given to: 1. Paddock/Grazing Management When you’re standing at the gate considering how best to feed your crop, here are some factors to consider: Feed planning – how many animals will this crop feed and for how long. Consider using the B+LNZ FeedSmart app. This app …
- PageThis page provides information on preparing for and responding to snow weather bombs, including factsheets and links to websites and organisations that can provide you with support. Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. … Key contacts after an adverse event Support services Beef + Lamb New Zealand: 0800 233 352 Federated Farmers: 0800 327 646 Ministry of Primary Industries: 0800 008 333 DairyNZ: 0800 432 479 Fonterra: 0800 656 …
- … that complements your existing curriculum. To request a pack, please email [email protected] B+LNZ Knowledge Hub You can explore B+LNZ’s extensive Knowledge Hub , featuring a wealth of information and resources from industry experts to support alongside these resources. You …
- Our collaboration-based workshops can help you understand and achieve positive environmental actions and outcomes. … Workshops we currently offer … GHG Calculator and action plan workshop This workshop supports farmers to calculate their farm’s GHG emissions numbers and document their GHG action plan. Trees within Farms This workshop focuses on opportunities to integrate trees within farms to benefit sheep and cattle farming and the farm environment, and at the same time generate a return …
- PageDisease prevention and control require regular attention to stock health, knowledge, planning, good record keeping and compliance with domestic regulations. Explore recommended practices and specific diseases and issues below. … Recommended practices Prevention Prevention is hugely important: develop a farm animal health plan or calendar with your veterinarian. This will include vaccination and drench programmes appropriate to the needs of your farm business. Consider buying stock on the basis …
- Subject pageResearch suggests FE is only going to become a bigger problem, for more areas. As well as dealing with it this year, are you preparing for the long term? … Breeding for FE tolerance in sheep is the single best opportunity that we have at the moment – find out how to get the rams that will help by reading the article below, and talk to your breeder. The cost of a bad outbreak can be high – estimated as close to $100 million dollars cost for affected areas. It is also a hidden killer. You see …
- Subject pageTrees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems. … Benefits of plantings trees on farms: Help diversify your income by providing timber, carbon, and honey. Provide windbreaks and shade for livestock help them grow faster. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture. Provide landscape diversity and wildlife habitat, biodiversity. Absorb …
- The consultation period for the Government's Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill – better known as the Zero Carbon Bill – has closed. There will be a transitional period to 2021 to get the new provisions up and running. … Key information Submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill closed 16 July 2019. B+LNZ has lodged its submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill following a comprehensive analysis of the Government’s …