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… that brought together partners from across the red meat sector to help our industry become more profitable, confident and productive. … The RMPP programme ended on 31 March 2021. About the programme Industry and Government partnered through the Primary Growth Partnership programme to invest in a $65 million initiative to develop, test and introduce new ideas, technology and ways of working. RMPP was made up of farmers via B+LNZ, six meat processing …

… of long-acting drench products on the rumen microbiome, the effect of parasites on ewe growth, Body Condition Score and fecundity over the summer-autumn period. … This project investigated the following: the potential effect … ewes in total that were given one of three different treatments (long-acting drench product, controlled release capsule and untreated control). The rumen microbiome of these animals was sampled three times throughout the trial  the effect of parasites on ewe growth, Body Condition Score (BCS) and fecundity over the summer-autumn period. This was done by assessing 300 ewes (as above) and three measures were …

… consent for winter grazing, applying for a deemed permitted activity notice or resource consent, a useful mapping tool and a list of useful links. Email: esconsents@es.govt.nz Phone Customer Services: 0800 76 88 45                 Deemed … For information on any upcoming workshops, whether you need a resource consent, managing your IWG, useful defintions, and FAQs. Email: customerservices@orc.govt.nz Environment Canterbury Intensive Winter Grazing Homepage Information on … permitted activities, applying for a resource consent, ECan's complaince approach, good management practices for IWG, and advice on where to find further information. Email: winter.grazing@ecan.govt.nz or phone Customer Services: 0800 324 …

… a place on any Rural Leaders programme starting in 2026 for six livestock farmers to advance their leadership skills and impact on the sector.  Scholarship benefits A contribution of $4,000 towards the recipient's chosen Rural Leaders programme Access to a unique, dynamic environment combining practical and real-life examples A new network and exposure to industry leaders and strategic influencers Leadership tools and skills to apply personally and to your …

… Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The … Read our submission here (PDF, 928 KB). The supporting documents (a review of the SNA criteria by Element Environmental and the 2020 submission by B+LNZ and DINZ) are also on the right of this page. Find out more about the consultation on the …

… have clear roles on farm that are documented. … Below are some resources to help with outlining roles on farm. Describe and Advertise a job  (PDF, 915KB) Individual Employment Agreements   (PDF, 814KB) Remuneration  (PDF, 873KB) Sheep and beef career pathways (PDF, 52KB) We are currently consulting on the career pathways map to ensure we have it correct, …

… Co-funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and DairyNZ, this project aims to learn from Northland farmers about their experiences with forages and what challenges they see in the future.  … Background As New Zealand farmers face increasing climate variability, it is crucial to adapt forage bases, forage programmes, and overall farm systems. This project will explore how farmers are already adjusting to these conditions and identify the …

…  “I can confidently recommend the programme to anyone looking to expand their understanding, skills, and confidence across the board. It covers a wide range of topics, from financial literacy to understanding the demands of … who wants to accelerate your learning in any aspect from pasture to plate, or simply someone who wants to get off farm and make new industry connections with a bit of learning on the side, then this programme is for you!" … Nurture, assist, and encourage the current and future farmers within our sector, by developing their capability and building their …

… is the board made up? Farmers elect six directors, one to represent each of the three electorates in the North Island and the three electorates in the South Island. Terms are for three years, and elections are rotated. Two directors are appointed from the meat industry and an independent director, as well as an associate director also sits on the board. If there are no contact details …

… checks' or a more detailed faecal egg count reduction test. Management practices that improve nutrition to all animals and reduce larval intake by young stock, can reduce our dependence on drench – making resistance less of a threat. … generations slowly develop the ability to tolerate what once killed them. This adaptation gets written into their DNA and passed on to their offspring.   Their cousins who don’t adapt still get killed, leaving the drench survivors to breed with each other and increase in numbers.  Using drench over and over as your main way to manage parasites applies selection pressure. It …