Taste Pure Nature

Mycoplasma bovis update

B+LNZ is continuing to work with DairyNZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries on the response to Mycoplasma bovis. To date, there have been 103 beef properties confirmed positive, from a total of 191 farms found to have the disease.

NAIT update

We want to provide farmers with an update on our submission to the Primary Production Select Committee on proposed changes to the National Animal Identification Tracing scheme (NAIT).

B+LNZ releases practical guide to Lice and Flystrike control

Flystrike season is just around the corner and a newly-released book covers all options when it comes to sustainably and safely preventing or treating flystrike and lice.

New Zealand Sheep and Beef sector barriers to international trade

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) have been working together over the last few months to provide an overview of the barriers the sector currently faces in our key markets and also highlighting benefits for the sector from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Whole system approach needed to avoid triple drench resistance

Triple drench resistance is appearing at an alarming rate particularly in the North Island, but with the correct management, farmers can prevent this occurring.

Tools and resources

Good farm business planning is critical in helping sheep and beef farmers increase productivity and profitability.

Environmental Issues B+LNZ Farmer Roadshow

With a number of environmental issues currently being consulted on by the government, B+LNZ is running an Environmental Issues Farmer Roadshow to help farmers understand what's going on, get feedback from farmers on their thoughts on the policies being proposed, and to provide advice for farmers wanting to make a submission.

Sheep and beef farmers sacrificial lamb in proposed Essential Freshwater proposals

The sheep and beef sector has significant concerns about the government’s Essential Freshwater proposals released today.