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B+LNZ supports proposed changes to NAIT

Proposed changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Act announced by Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor are sensible says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the organisation is looking forward to working with the Minister and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on progressing the changes and improving NAIT.

Environment Aotearoa reinforces importance of B+LNZ Environment Strategy and Implementation Plan

The release of the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report reinforces the importance of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Environment Strategy and Implementation plan, with sheep and beef farmers already taking ownership and action of their environmental impacts.

CEO Note: The first quarter 2019

With the first quarter of 2019 already done and dusted and the Easter break upon us, I wanted to use this opportunity to update you on the first three months for Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

You are what you eat?

Can changing what New Zealand livestock eat reduce the country’s emissions of methane and nitrous oxide?

Proactive management needed as dry weather continues

Some areas of the country are experiencing very dry conditions going into winter and this makes carrying out an autumn feed budget critical.

Money can grow on trees

B+LNZ is rolling out a series of “Farms, Trees and Carbon” workshops nationally to help farmers understand the financial opportunities available to them from integrating forestry (either pine or native) into their farm. This includes understanding opportunities under the One Billion Trees fund.

AgInnovation to showcase latest sheep and beef sector thinking

The popular AgInnovation conference is back for 2019 on Wednesday 15 May in Palmerston North, with an exciting line up of speakers set to bring to life the latest in innovative thinking, technology, and management practices for sheep and beef farmers.

Setting up for Spring

Attention to pasture management now will pay dividends in spring when high-quality feed is required to realise the potential of next season’s lamb crop.