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- … business goals as well as caring for the environment. … About the awards The Ballance Farm Environment Awards recognise and celebrate good farm practices which promote sustainable land management through an annual awards programme run in 11 … within, with particular consider to: sustainable profitability environmental awareness good business practices social and community responsibility. Our support We sponsor the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Farm Award – a special category … way the choices they have made to farm for the long term. The judging criteria include the wise use of land, labour and capital resources. Stock must be well-cared for and class and type well suited to the land contour and soil type. …
- … Beef + Lamb New Zealand, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy sets out how we may collect, use, disclose and manage your personal information when you use this website. We respect your privacy and take steps to comply with the Privacy Act 2020. … Collection of your personal information During the course of dealing with you, we may collect basic personal information about you, such as your name, address and contact details. We may also collect other specific information from you relating to the information or services that …
- … Elevate your future in sheep and beef! … Beef + Lamb New Zealand Agricultural Student Scholarship Are you an agricultural student ready to make a significant impact on the New Zealand sheep and beef sector? Beef + Lamb New Zealand is excited to offer a scholarship designed to support your tertiary education and enhance your contribution to our vital industry! This scholarship, valued at $ 1,500 , is open to students …
- Page… 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 …
- Page… paddocks for next year’s winter feed crop, think about how you can improve your management of critical source areas and waterways. Careful management is needed when winter grazing on steep slopes to reduce environmental losses. Exclude stock from waterways. Create an ungrazed buffer zone between the livestock and the waterway. Ideally, at least 5 metres, but this should increase with slope and soil instability. Check your regional councils’ rules and regulations because some have rules on buffer zones. Leave …
- … Calling all farmers! Register on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand electoral roll and have your say on the big issues affecting our industry. … As the industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef producers, we invest farmer levies to help grow the industry today and for future generations. Why register? To make the best decisions on behalf of New Zealand farmers, we need to know …
- Page… Supporting resource links … Native biodiversity can enhance your farm environment and create opportunities while protecting an important resource for the country. The biodiversity chapter and supporting resources will guide you through assessing, managing and monitoring native biodiversity on your farm. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com to …
- … Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a seven-year economic … lift in productivity of 26%, despite the programme spanning a drought. What is our role? B+LNZ provides information and tools for the programme while FOMA manages the process of bringing all the various elements together. A key component of the programme is developing skills and knowledge in both the farm and governance teams that oversee these farms. The system is based on farm management …
- Page… 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 resources@beeflambnz.com to request printed copies of …
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