14 Ag&Ed Volume 142 – July 17, 2023
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Ag&Ed Educational resources for schools & students
Read, listen to, and watch what is happening in Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and fibre sector by scanning the QR codes or following the links. Answer the questions to complete the exercises. In the news
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Why does native biodiversity matter? The importance of native biodiversity is looked at in this Beef + Lamb New Zealand video, which also gives information about planning and management. bit.ly/native-biodiversity
What made Winston focus on lame cows? Winston Mason grew up in the city, but during a placement for his vet studies he discovered a passion for helping cows. bit.ly/lame-cows Have a go: 1. What university did Winston attend? 2. What does he love about his job? 3. Why is it important to combat lameness in cows?
Have a go: 1. What does New Zealand’s native biodiversity include? 2. What are the benefits of managing our native biodiversity? 3. When implementing a biodiversity plan, what type of tasks are recommended to tackle first and why? Stretch yourself: 4. What does a biodiversity plan need to include? 5. What is the difference between operational monitoring and outcome monitoring? See more at beeflambnz.com
Did you know?
Stretch yourself: 4. What does Winston say is the key to being able to make a difference in any role? 5. What led him to set up his own research company, EpiVets? 6. How is lameness monitored and managed in the United Kingdom compared to in New Zealand?
Did you know?
How did Leander end up consulting on orchards?
How do consumers pick quality beef and lamb?
There are thousands of jobs in horticulture across New Zealand. Read about Leander Archer’s journey to being an AgFirst Horticulture and Environment Consultant.
Quality ingredients are vital for any recipe. When consumers select beef and lamb with a New Zealand Beef and Lamb Quality Mark, they can be assured that the meat is top quality.
bit.ly/adviser-orchards
bit.ly/pick-quality
Have a go: 1. At school what were Leander’s passions? 2. What are some of the tasks Leander does as a consultant? 3. What does Leander love about working in the horticultural industry?
Have a go: 1. What year was the Quality Mark established? 2. The Quality Mark is guaranteed through regular auditing. What is auditing and how does it guarantee quality for consumers? 3. What are six characteristics of Quality Marked beef and lamb?
Stretch yourself: 4. Fruit growing and the environment are complex, linked systems. How do you think the systems are linked? Can you give some examples? 5. Check out career pathways at gohorticulture.co.nz and list the steps you would take to become a horticultural adviser.
Stretch yourself: 4. Looking at the six characteristics, why do you think each is important to a consumer? 5. How does the Quality Mark help with marketing on a global stage? What might it do for the producer of the beef and lamb in New Zealand?