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Improving lamb survival rates

B+LNZ recently held a workshop to examine the main risk factors contributing to lamb losses.

Improving lamb survival rates is a key focus for New Zealand farmers, especially this time of year.

Published in Farm Health

Working together, leading change

The Liquid Injection Arable Growth Group discuss a multispecies cover crop, used by many group members to improve soil health.

A group of Canterbury farmers who work together exploring the various uses of liquid injection systems on their seed drills was the worthy winner of the Working Together Award at the recent 2024 Arable Awards, says the group’s FAR Facilitator.

Published in Management

Powering farmers to tackle worm challenges on farm

Ginny Dodunski, B+LNZ says it’s the time for farmers to take stock of the likely levels of worm challenge on their farms.

The worm challenge for sheep and beef farmers is increasing as the warm, moist weather of spring and early summer arrives.

Published in Management

Feed efficiency or curbing methane?

DairyNZ stats show productivity gains per cow has increased over the last 30 years.

OPINION: Evolution is important. So is feeding people properly.

Published in Opinion

Proposed highway toll - new cost burden for farmers

Farmers are mulling whether to oppose the toll proposal.

Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the tolling of the new highway linking the Manawatu and their district.

Published in Agribusiness

Spud growers seek fair returns

Potatoes NZ chief executive Kate Trufitt.

Regulation changes, future proofing the industry and ensuring fair returns are some of the challenges facing potato growers, according to Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt.

Published in General News

Ideal weather for growers

Growers across Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty and the Wairarapa in the north and in Blenheim are reporting good growth and flowering and are expecting solid fruit-set.

Specialist horticulture and viticulture weather forecasters Metris are reporting near ideal spring start conditions for fruit growers this season.

Published in General News

LIC ready for challenges ahead

Herd improvement company LIC says it's well-positioned for the challenges ahead and remains focused on its core purpose - delivering value for farmer shareholders.

Published in General News