Search results

When using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …

… is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ), the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and … Timeline and investment This is a three-year project due for completion in November 2022. B+LNZ investment is $375,500 for the duration of the study. B+LNZ point of contact : Suzanne Keeling . … Pasture Raised …

… Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. To help farmers, B+LNZ Research has launched livestock parasite management groups across the country to promote best practices and improve … and confidence in parasite management to make changes on farm in the face of drench resistance.   To help address this, B+LNZ ran a pilot project to establish a livestock parasite management group (LPMG) in the Wairarapa as part of a set of …

… leaching losses after winter forage grazing. Timeline and investment This was a three-year project with investment by B+LNZ of $30,000 over the duration. Outputs Farmer events Three field days throughout the programme Popular press articles … profit and environment ” NZ Dairy Exporter – “ Catch the Flow ”  Catch Crops interview on RNZ , listen in at 1.54' B+LNZ “Catch crops prove a valuable environmental tool” Part 1 Part 2 Scientific publications and conference proceedings …

… At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for … encouraging and inspiring. And it’s important to us that work is a happy place to be. We’ve even heard it said that B+LNZ is the best place some of our employees have ever worked! Our culture Our culture reflects how we feel about NZ’s …

… Together with DairyNZ, B+LNZ is working to support NZ Young Farmers’ members to grow as leaders while promoting the food and fibre sector within …

… processes of farmers who use minimal or no drench is required. This information will be key to informing the B+LNZ long-term research strategy into parasite management including education and communication, research, and potential … for drench purchase and administration.  Benefit to farmers/industry This information will be key to informing the B+LNZ long-term research strategy into parasite management including education and communication, research, and potential …

… B+LNZ is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find … are and how farmers can have a say on the continuation of levies. This section also contains the Red Meat Report from B+LNZ and the Meat Industry Association. … Your levy organisation …

… 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 … over winter. If you would prefer face to face guidance on these or other environmental issues, you can attend one of B+LNZ's Forage Cropping or Farm Plan workshops. View the B+LNZ Events Calendar for upcoming dates. Why focus on wintering …

… The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail.  … Wormwise handbook  (PDF, 4.3MB) – or request a printed copy Request a Wormwise workshop in your area:  Contact your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good management practice for internal parasites and …