Interactive tools

B+LNZ has developed a range of handy tools to help farmers, meat processors, advisors and others with planning and business decisions. 

Lambing calculator 

Compare your lambing percentage with other farms of your type, and regionally and nationally, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey. 

Sheep calendar  

Key sheep-producing activities across the year, to help you manage ewes effectively and keep your team updated.  

Benchmarking tool 

Find out the key performance indicators for farm classes in your region and see how you compare, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey. 

Meat export tool 

Build your understanding of the markets for, and trends in, NZ’s meat exports.  

Meat and wool calculator 

Use your farm’s data to calculate your meat and wool production – using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm Survey. 

Profitability calculator 

Benchmark the profitability of your farm against similar farms in the industry, using information sourced from B+LNZ’s Sheep & Beef Farm survey.   

Bizplan

Articulate your business vision and values, identify your goals, and set actions to move towards them.

Note: found on the B+LNZ portal, you will need to login to access it.