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… for managing internal parasites, helping to address the growing issue of drench resistance. Improved management: Tools and strategies from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite …

… 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 …

Invasive weeds, vermin and wild or feral animals are able to enter your farm unaided and spread pests and disease to your stock and paddocks. Vigilance and active management can mitigate these risks. … Recommended practices Regularly monitor and control vermin, wild or feral animals, pests and weed populations to prevent impact on stock and production systems. Consider coordinating your efforts with neighbours to maximise the effectiveness of your own actions. Maintain all fencing to prevent …

Frequently Asked Questions … This map allows you to connect with other catchment community groups. See where they are, add your own and connect.   … Encouraging farmer participation and leadership in catchment community groups can represent a rural voice that can help build more resilient communities that can respond to local opportunities or issues.  … Beef + Lamb New Zealand understands the importance of catchment community groups and the positive impacts they can have on farming communities. …

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 …

… equipment is stable Follow equipment safety procedures Ensure there is sufficient lighting and ventilation Ensure power tools and equipment are properly guarded Use equipment for its intended purpose only Store equipment safely to prevent …

… 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 …

… know.   Welcome to the awesome power of poo. Plentiful, easy to collect, and packed with data, it’s one of your best tools you can use against resistance.   Here's a list of steps you can take to evaluate drench performance at your place. …

… but is not limited to, real-time monitoring on farm, software applications, satellite technologies, decision-making tools, GIS, and automation. View the 2024 B+LNZ Award winners. This award is sponsored by Datamars Livestock . Learn more … farmers and farming operations who are demonstrating outside-the-box thinking to develop new farming systems, tools/products or processes that will benefit the farm business and could be applied more widely in the sector. … thinking, the farmer or farming operation will have (or in process of completing) developed a new farming system, tools or processes that will benefit the business and/or farm environment and may have the potential to be scaled up for …

Good staff wellbeing is directly linked to a better work environment, meaning better productivity. … Below are some resources to help you look after your staff’s wellbeing: FarmSalus Health and Safety on farm – risk management Health and Safety on farm – safety conversations DairyNZ well-being resources: How to stay well Drugs and alcohol Farmstrong provides free online modules helping rural New Zealanders cope with the ups and downs of farming – Calmer Farmer . … …