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… programme is currently under review. How does it work? Community groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3–4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness …

… Disease 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 …

… aimed to understand how to better manage tagasaste (commonly known as tree lucerne) on-farm in the Hawkes’ Bay region and Taupō. … Field trials were carried out at three sites to assess the following: Seed germination and establishment of tagasaste. Forage production and nutritive value of tagasaste. Weed risk assessment for tagastaste. Production of grass and legume pasture species …

… Beef + Lamb New Zealand is a partner in the M. bovis eradication programme alongside the Ministry for Primary Industries and DairyNZ. … Disease management agency OSPRI took over managing the day-to-day delivery of the programme from 1 November 2023. This includes: regular testing of milk and animals to detect any bovis infection managing any active or newly-detected properties depopulation and site cleaning of any affected properties farmer support. Future surveillance While the eradication effort is …

… 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. … 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 brings together a raft of variables to give farmers instant information on: the nutritional requirements of different classes of livestock, feed values and feed allocation. This app is especially helpful to estimate the feed requirements for sheep and cattle at any time of …

… focus on as they develop their policy platforms, to ensure the red meat sector can continue to grow export revenues and increase jobs.   It is sent to every Member of Parliament and relevant officials and forms the basis of B+LNZ’s advocacy in an election year.   … Manifesto …

… Share your experiences with school students and educators! We're working to increase connections between schools and sheep and beef farms nationwide. We'll connect schools and Young Farmer clubs with farmers for farm visits or guest speaker …

… 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 …

… to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers through regional council plans and other rules.   This page contains all you need to know about:  what’s being consulted on B+LNZ’s views where you can … What’s being consulted on  The consultation covers national direction instruments across four packages:  Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing Growth.  Proposals include changes to freshwater policy frameworks that councils use when setting targets, timeframes and rules; and changes to national rules such as stock exclusion, wetlands and water storage.     For further information …

… 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 …