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Volume 71 I August 30th, 2021 I email: agined@globalHQ.co.nz I www.farmersweekly.co.nz/agined
Lockdown study special
THIS GRAPH SHOWS NZ BEEF EXPORTS.
Hey guys,
• What can you reward yourself with for finishing? So we have • Plan your study sessions for the morning where found ourselves possible - we are more able to focus and take in lockdown 2.0 things in earlier on and then spend time in the and you could be afternoon doing some exercise, having some chill feeling all sorts of time, or helping on the farm. things from being • Exam stress? Talk to your parents about it and worried about your make the most of this time to get some 1:1 with mock exams, when you will get to see your friends a teacher you know can help. It is very hard to again or about any other number of things. remember anything when we feel overwhelmed so Here are some things you can do to keep yourself best to sort that out first. moving forward each day in a positive way: • Don’t overcomplicate lockdown - we can’t control • Create a cool work/study space that helps you feel like you can focus free of distractions from things happening around you in the house.
what is happening outside of our bubbles, but we can control things like getting work done, getting fresh air, calling friends and exercising.
• Set up an online study group with friends or others who have similar work to do. That way you can feel like you are surrounded by people while you help each other and it’s very motivating!
• Keep your routine as similar as you can to being at school, that way you will find the transition back to school easier. E.g., continue to get up at the same time each day and eat regularly while keeping to your personal study plan.
• Write a list at the end of each session to plan what you want to achieve the next day - it is so satisfying • Trust that it won’t last forever - everyone else is in ticking off things when you have done them and will the same boat as you. make you feel able to relax on your downtime. Make Harriet sure it is an achievable list though!
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STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 If the next few months of exports followed typical seasonal trends, what could you expect beef exports volumes to do? 2 China was the main market taking just under 20,000t of the 52,700t total in June. Can you work out China’s market share that month? 3 Cattle slaughter was high during June, how would this contribute to export volumes? Toy Lawnmower
Herd or FlockToy Leaf Blower
Toy Chainsaw
Toy Chainsaw Kit
Toy Automower®
Toy Trimmer
HERD OR FLOCK CROSSWORD 1
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6 A female sheep 8 The largest species of sheep
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12 What else do calves and lambs eat?
16 Sheep and Cattle have feet
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7. A female bovine before she has her first calf
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17 An uncastrated male bovine
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19 A castrated male bovine 20. These sheep shed their own wool
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3 An uncastrated male sheep 5 What do lambs and calves need to survive and grow?
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13 A female bovine after having her first calf
Sheep need this to be done to remain comfortable as the weather gets warmer
2 What do you need to lead your calf or lamb
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10 In what season are lambs usually born in New Zealand?
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9 The largest breed of cattle in the world 11 How many digestive departments are in a cows stomach? 14 It was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell 15 A castrated male sheep 18 If taking a calf or lamb to pet day they need to be
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Across 4. Cattle and Sheep are both _________(think stomachs) 6. A female sheep 8. The largest species of sheep
2 How do June exports this season compare to last season and the five-year-average? 4 What months are beef exports typically at their lowest?
Send us in a picture of your lockdown workspace and be in the draw to win some fantastic prizes!
4 Cattle and Sheep are both (think stomachs)
1 How many tonnes of beef was exported in June?
3 How do June exports compare to the previous month?
Sometimes you have to be creative with workspace and often it’s not easy, but you make it work. Here is a picture of me in a meeting in my truck. Maybe you have a very busy or loud household, and this means that you have to try and find a quieter space for group calls etc?
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Have a go:
Down 1. Sheep need this to be done to remain comfortable as the weather gets warmer 2. What do you need to lead your calf or lamb
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