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Making ram buying easy

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics’ ram buying indexes were only launched last year, but are already a popular tool for commercial farmers.

Farmers at risk of life-changing diseases

This is part-one of a two-part series looking at the diseases people can contract from animals. Leptospirosis comes under the spotlight and we look at how farmers can protect themselves, their staff and families from these debilitating diseases.

2018-19 lamb and beef exports forecast to both break $3 billion for the second time

As the 2018-19 meat export season begins, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) New Season Outlook 2018-19 report forecasts beef, lamb and mutton prices to remain firm at historically high levels, helped by the expected weakening New Zealand dollar.

B+LNZ welcomes Sir Peter Gluckman’s report on agricultural emissions

Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes the final report from the Prime Minister’s former Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman which effectively endorses B+LNZ’s approach for individual farm plans as a tool for helping the agricultural sector play its part in combating climate change.

Winter feed crops – paddock selection

Winter feed crops came under the environmental spotlight this year. While these crops are often a vital part of a pastoral grazing system, they do carry environmental risks if not managed responsibly. Careful planning can help minimise these risks and ensure the best outcomes for livestock and the environment. This is the first of an ongoing series looking at establishing, growing and grazing of winter feed crops and post grazing management.

2019 Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards

Applications for the 23rd annual Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards opened last month and so far over 220 restaurants have applied to have their beef and lamb dishes assessed.

Animal welfare regulation changes impact transportation

Changes to animal welfare regulations come into effect on 1 October and some of the biggest changes will be around the transportation of livestock.

Monitor mob – a valuable information tool

Maintaining a monitor mob of ewes over lambing will generate a wealth of information upon which future management decisions can he based.