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- Page… counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. … A faecal egg count (FEC) is a measure of the number of egg-laying adult worms in an animal’s gut. It mostly doesn’t show what species of worms are there. Faecal … are sick because of worms. How quickly young animals are becoming re-infected after a drench (how contaminated is the pasture they’re grazing?). Whether sheep or calves need a drench or not. Whether a drench has worked or not (there …
- … The eight farm classes … We provide accurate, independent information to help farmers, meat processors, consultants and … farming business decisions – from export statistics to economic reports to interactive tools. … What is "all classes"? The all classes distributions are weighted averages of individual farm class data to correctly portray a whole region or the New Zealand lambing percentage distribution. They help you to evaluate where your lambing percentage sits nationally, …
- Page… Follow this Safe Work Procedure when operating tractors. All operators must refer to the operator’s manual prior to operating the tractor. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be a … turning corners Use extreme caution when operating on steep slopes If the tractor becomes stuck, reverse the tractor out to prevent overturning Do not carry any hazardous substance in the cab of the tractor What are the risks? Injuries … in PTO shafts Falling from the tractor Electrocution from overhead power lines Noise induced hearing loss Find out more WorkSafe Good Practice Guidelines “ Safe use of tractors on farms ”. … Tractor operation …
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- Page… 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 … let them drift quietly away from you through a gateway or narrow area. Ideally collect ones you’ve actually seen pass out the back end of an animal. How much to collect from each animal? Ideal – 1 tablespoon. Minimum – 1 teaspoon. If the …
- Page… Catch-crops increase the efficiency of the operation by retaining nitrogen in the root zone that farmers would otherwise have waved goodbye to. … soils. It is important, in this situation, to consider when and how you establish your catch crop. The soil may not dry out quick enough to allow you to work it up in time to establish a catch crop so look into other ways to established catch … the soil moisture before cultivating. Do not cultivate or disturb wet or water-logged soils before they have dried out. Consider no till sowing methods, such as direct drilling, Heli cropping or broadcasting. Try to get your catch crop …
- … Read the latest update on activities being undertaken by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association, and our perspectives on policy and industry developments. The report goes to Government officials and Members of Parliament, other industry stakeholders and farmers. … Please click …
- … The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) exists to provide knowledge and tools for New Zealand farmers, so they can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. … The PGgRc is funded by eight New Zealand agricultural sector partners and works in collaboration with the New Zealand Government. To find out more about the PGgRc and the projects they invest in visit the website: https://www.pggrc.co.nz/ B+LNZ point of …
- … B+LNZ Ltd, 27 August 2024 These terms and conditions set out how an entry may be made in the Farmlands and B+LNZ Social Media 2024 “Join B+LNZ Awards Celebrations” Competition. This Competition is to highlight … loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of this Competition and any prizes. B+LNZ and Farmlands collects and holds participants’ personal information solely …
- Page… research findings that might make a difference for you. B+LNZ provide ‘Growing Great Lambs’ workshops, keep an eye out for one in your area or let your local B+LNZ Extension Manager know you’d like to attend one. Please contact B+LNZ's …