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Discover essential farm tasks for December: from pasture management and stock sorting to preparing for summer challenges. Practical tips to maximize farm productivity and ensure a smooth holiday season for lifestyle farmers."
After a wet winter, managing pasture, lambing, and calf rearing presents real challenges. This month’s diary covers practical strategies for feed planning, stock health, and soil recovery—plus essential tips on fencing, safety, and security for your block.
Sheep measles can cause costly meat downgrades, but monthly dog worming with praziquantel and managing farm access can stop the cycle. Learn how to protect your flock.
A comprehensive glossary of fencing terms for lifestyle farmers. Understand the tools, materials, and electric fencing jargon used in rural fencing across New Zealand.
Learn how electric fences work, why they’re ideal for lifestyle blocks, and how to build a safe, effective power fence for livestock control and grazing.
With feed prices soaring and pasture quality declining after a wet summer, May is a critical time for lifestyle farmers. This diary covers essential tips on winter feed planning, BCS assessment, parasite control, and protecting soil from pugging—plus reminders on rural crime, fencing, and animal welfare.
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