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E-diary notices: 13 December 2024

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New Zealand Genetic Engine Version 6 launched

The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 marks a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic information available to both stud and commercial sheep breeders.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s 2025 annual meeting process to include one director election

A director election will be held for Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Western North Island electorate after nominations for director roles and annual meeting remits closed last Friday.

Calling farmers to host an open farms day 2025

New Zealand’s national open farm day is set for Sunday 9 March 2025.

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E-diary notices: 6 December 2024

Seeking farmer feedback on Biosecurity Act proposals, Free Facial Eczema text service, NZVA launch myth-busting video series about antimicrobial resistance

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Climate change policy-related updates

This week B+LNZ released important new research into how other countries treat issues such as agricultural GHG reduction targets and approaches to reducing emissions. The Government has announced measures to curb farm sales into forestry. There were also announcements relating to NZ’s methane targets.

Independent Scientific Review on Biogenic Methane Science and Targets positive

The following statement was made by B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland in response to the independent panel’s findings.

B+LNZ deeply concerned by Climate Change Commission’s methane reduction target recommendations

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is deeply concerned by the Climate Change Commission’s recommendation to raise New Zealand’s methane reduction targets even higher than the current targets.

B+LNZ Lamb Crop confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024

A new report by Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) confirms earlier estimates for fewer lambs in spring 2024 compared to last year due to a declining ewe flock, and a moderate decrease in ewe lambing percentage.

B+LNZ welcomes announcement on measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the announcement of measures to address the amount of productive sheep and beef farmland being lost to carbon farming.

Farmers reminded to dose dogs as sheep measles cases spike

Farmers are being urged to ensure they keep up to date with measures to control C. ovis - or sheep measles - after the Ovis Management programme reported a spike in infection rates.

New report shows New Zealand out of step with climate change policies globally

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for changes to New Zealand’s climate change policies on the back of new research showing New Zealand is out of step internationally in key areas.

Preventing pneumonia at weaning

With weaning getting underway, some simple management strategies can help prevent the economic losses associated with pneumonia and pleurisy.

Regional policy work on-farm in Northland

While Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) proposed freshwater plan changes have been paused, work is ongoing to ensure the plan will be fit for purpose. B+LNZ has been involved in this process throughout.

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E-diary notices: 29 November 2024

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New ‘Getting Through’ resources available

Farmstrong has launched Getting Through, a new set of resources designed to support farmers and growers recovering from tough times.

Farmers and wider primary sector urged to take part in beef genetics survey

New Zealand’s primary sector is being called upon to help shape the future of the country’s industry by sharing views and insights about the availability and use of genetic tools.

Criticism of NZ’s animal welfare standards strongly refuted

Derogatory remarks about New Zealand’s red meat production standards, made by the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have drawn a swift and comprehensive response from Beef + Lamb New Zealand.