Volume 128 I October 24th, 2022 I email:agined@agrihq.co.nz I www.farmersweekly.co.nz/agined Are you a parent or teacher and want to receive AginED every week directly to your email inbox? Send us an email to sign up at agined@agrihq.co.nz
FREE RANGE CHICKEN FARMING IN NZ There are many different thoughts around what constitutes “free range” farming. Follow this link to take a look at what goes on in a SPCA accredited free range chicken farm in NZ. https://www.pianz.org.nz/ video/freerange-chicken-farmingin-nz/ Then see if you can answer the following questions.
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What does free range mean to you?
2 What other types of chicken farming are there? 3 What breed of chicken are in the video? 4 What is the difference between a meat breed chicken vs an egg laying breed?
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When was free range productive chicken farming introduced in NZ?
2 Approximately how many chicken farms in NZ are now free range?
Could a new sweetener be the answer to type 2 diabetes?
3 How long are chicks kept inside before being allowed out? Why is this? 4 How many birds per m2 are they allowed? 5 How many hours per day do the birds have access to food and water? Why is this not 24/7? 6 What are five things monitored on the computer controllers from the sheds?
Mental health awareness week ran from September 26 to October 2 and the theme was “Reconnect”. We all know that our mental health is as important as (and can impact) our physical health. So, we are checking out some tools and resources that can help make sure you keep yourselves in tip top shape.
https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/ treat-yourself-as-your-farmsgreatest-asset/
Sam Whitelock is an ambassador for Farmstrong and he believes there are several things farmers can do when they are feeling overwhelmed – and always taking care of yourself is the priority. Have a read through the things he recommends that farmers should be aware of.
2 Can you see value in these aspects for everyone? How could you apply them in your life?
SOME MORE ORGANISATIONS TAKING AN ACTIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH ARE NEW ZEALAND YOUNG FARMERS AND THE MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES. They are partnering in in initiative to boost the wellbeing of young people in rural communities. To read more head to https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/ partnership-to-boost-young-farmerswellbeing/
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3 Do you think that all of Sam’s tips are equally important or are there some that you feel stand out? If so, what are your stand outs?
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What are some of the key strategies that this initiative will be undertaking? i.e., what tools will they have in place for young rural people?
2 Why do they believe that people in the food and fibre sector in particular need to keep a focus on their mental health? i.e. are there some things that make them more likely to have mental health stressors?
Fill yA boots
THE 2022 WAIMATE SPRING SHEARS competition has just been completed and the winner was Gavin Mutch of Dannevirke. Check out the full article at https://www. pggwrightson.co.nz/news/very-high-standardwaimate-spring-shears?fbclid=IwAR3Byanzhtdk lONXaj75ZBfwWwDn3eY9Wa3ORS5LAGCTvbF1P95 NENNaFz4 1 2 3 4
Do you think that these recommendations apply to people in other industries?
How often is this event held How many times has Gavin held the title? Who won the wool handling open final? (merino fleeces) How many finals has Henare won collectively over his career?
Who would have thought that a sweetener could possibly provide a remedy for people with type 2 diabetes? This is exactly what kiwi company Whey Bionics NZ partnered with the Ministry for Primary Industries is aiming to develop. The technology that they are looking to develop wants to process whey permeate as a sweetener with anti-diabetic properties. Whey permeate is a byproduct of cheesemaking. Follow this link to read more: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/te-awamutu-courier/news/wheytechbionics-nz-aims-to-create-a-product-with-anti-diabetic-properties/ YH7TQXGBEBVQPQ7KKUY52RDXJ4/?fbclid=IwAR0tJLoC54YrMV4xBz3 _ KGIDU8Wt1VccNsRvAzp _ WCxwvtuOp _ -PgkR-EfI
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Why do we need sugar or sweeteners?
2 Can you name two artificial sweeteners? 3 What is whey?
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Assuming that this product can be developed and manufactured who would be likely to want to use it?
2 What is whey permeate? How is this different to whey? 3 How would this product outstrip current artificial sweeteners? 4 Who is conducting the current trials on raw products from milk producers? 5 What are the trials that are currently being undertaken? What is their next step? 6 WheyTech Bionics NZ chief executive Ben Van Rooy states that “the most valuable part of the product lies in the nutraceutical component of the product”. What are nutraceuticals?