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… an important role in many farm systems. The grazing of these crops in winter can create additional risks. This chapter and supporting resources will help you to identify the risks and create, implement and review plans.   … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at  [email protected]  to request printed copies of …

… Rural Fire authority to see if there is a Fire Ban in place or if a Burn Plan is required Check Emergency Response Plan and maintain on person during burn Maintain a minimum distance of 50 meters between fire and other combustible material, including power lines Ensure no strong winds are forecast Ensure any wind is blowing away … When burning multiple piles or windrows, start at the downwind end Monitor the fire. If it gets out of control call 111 and follow Emergency Management Plan What should you do after the fire is out? Check burnt area to ensure it is cold Turn …

… being asked of him/her What equipment do you need? Boots Gloves (if appropriate to task) Any equipment that may safely and practically assist the worker to complete the task. General Procedure Do not lift objects that are too big or heavy … change tasks around or take regular breaks to give muscles a rest. Use a machine or equipment for the task if practical and safe to do so. What are the risks? Musculoskeletal disorders Serious back injuries Acute injuries (cuts, broken bones, …

… Some soil – or sediment – in a stream is natural. But, if sediment levels get too high, it can disrupt ecosystems and kill freshwater species. It’s also a major source of phosphorus, because phosphate sticks to soil particles. … Where … a natural process, but – by removing most of New Zealand’s original forest cover – we have exposed soil to the elements and accelerated this natural process.  Pasture produces two-to-five times more sediment than an equivalent area of forest. Sheep and beef farming can be a reasonably high contributor of sediment to New Zealand waterways through erosion of steep …

… If you want the best information from your worm monitoring, make sure you collect fresh samples and store them correctly. Here’s a quick guide.  … It’s best to collect fresh samples by quietly moving the mob of animals to a corner and letting them stand for 5–10 minutes, and then collecting what has been dropped.   If it’s not possible to hold a mob somewhere , just let them drift quietly …

… Good environmental and animal welfare outcomes require good practice. Farmers are already doing some great work in both the animal welfare and the environmental space, but there is always more to be done. Managing winter grazing activities to minimise impact on animal welfare and your waterways is easy and effective when you have a plan in place and simple management tweaks thought out in …

… 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 …

… make up an increasing proportion of the worm population on the farm. Over time, they become dominant in the population and eventually, drenches fail to work.  Because we still want our drenches to be effective for the stock that need them … drench intervals. A longer period between drenches allows more time for susceptible worms to produce offspring and dilute out the offspring of resistant worms. Monitoring is important to do this safely. Don’t drench animals directly … or ‘clean’ grazing. See this video on new grass management for tips.  Draft out light 2ths or ewes, don’t drench them and run them together with lambs.  Avoid running lambs or R1 cattle as the sole stock class in a grazing area.  … Refugia …