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B+LNZ’s Generation Next heads north

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Generation Next programme is heading to the North Island.
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Following its success in the south, farmers in the North Island have been asking for the programme to become available.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Generation Next programme is heading to the North Island.

Initially piloted in the South Island, the Generation Next programme offers young sheep and beef farmers aspiring to take a leadership role in the red meat industry the opportunity to develop their management skills.

Following its success in the south, B+LNZ national extension manager Olivia Weatherburn says farmers in the North Island have been asking for the programme to become available.

“The programme has proven its positive impact on participants year on year, so we are really pleased to offer this form of personal development for our next generation of leaders in sheep and beef in the North,” Weatherburn said.

The programme, targeting the next generation of farmers and industry leaders, is designed for practical farmers enabling them to learn technical skills while widening their network. 

Its purpose is to ensure the younger profile of the industry have an equal voice without the influence from more established industry voices, providing NZ’s next generation of farmers with an opportunity to build their farm business management skills.

The goal is to maintain those already within the sheep and beef industry and allow them to be valuable assets.

The programme delivers three workshops and one online webinar over either a four or six-month period, depending on the region.

The three modules enable participants to develop skills across a variety of farm business aspects, including understanding farm financial management, utilising technologies, animal breeding and genetics and developing quality decision-making skills.

“Each location’s intake is limited to 20 participants, so I highly encourage you to apply now if you are wanting to step up in your farming career,” she said.

The programme is held over six months every year, with participants getting together every three months for workshops.

Applications are now open for the first intake of 2022 for the Western North Island and Eastern North Island wards.

To find an application form visit the B+LNZ website or contact your local extension manager.

Applications for the North Island programmes should be sent to renee.cummins@beeflambnz.com

The South Island 2022 intake opens in February next year, but applicants can register their interest now by emailing Olivia.Weatherburn@beeflambnz.com

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