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A place for me to add what I think are my interesting thoughts or information that I read and want others to read.Don't forget to check out the Archives (monthly) for more great posts and reading! To Read The Full Article Click The Coloured Heading
Monday, November 28, 2005
Managing Pastures
Managing Pastures: "Managing pastures to prevent weed invasion Weed-free pastures are more productive and give better animal performance. They require less herbicide control, reducing the development of herbicide resistance. Chemical and non- chemical methods of preventing weed establishment in new pastures, and managing weeds in older pastures are discussed. "
GorseControl
GorseControl: "Gorse: control methods Gorse is New Zealand�s most prevalent weed, occupying about 20,000 ha of pasture land. It forms thick, impenetrable thickets that prevent pasture growth, severely restrict the movement and control of stock, harbour vermin, and are a serious fire hazard. "
Concern about bird flu was already lifting demand for lamb
Bird flu boost to meat producers: "Concern about bird flu was already lifting demand for lamb as an alternative protein source. British lamb prices peaked at �1.48 (NZ$3.68) a pound early this year and are now about �1.30 a pound, much higher than they were two years ago.
If bird flu spread further, BNZ suspected lamb prices would be pushed even higher. "
If bird flu spread further, BNZ suspected lamb prices would be pushed even higher. "
Lamb kill set to rise but returns to fall
New Zealand rural news on Stuff.co.nz: Lamb kill set to rise but returns to fall: "Up to 700,000 extra New Zealand lambs will end up on dinner plates around the world this season but the farmers who grew them will probably have to take a pay cut. "
Keith Cooper, chief operating officer of PPCS-Richmond, said a cut in the lamb price was imminent, holding to $4 a kilogram only till Christmas and falling "quite rapidly thereafter".
Keith Cooper, chief operating officer of PPCS-Richmond, said a cut in the lamb price was imminent, holding to $4 a kilogram only till Christmas and falling "quite rapidly thereafter".
