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B+LNZ launches North Canterbury Future Farm

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s inaugural Future Farm opened its gate to North Canterbury farmers and other dignitaries last week launching a whole new initiative for the organisation.

2019 Notice of Elections and call for farmer remits

Nominations are now open for Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Directors and Directors Independent Remuneration Committee (DIRC).

Genes are best defence against Facial Eczema

Facial eczema is a seasonal scourge but genetic selection can help minimise the impact of this production-limiting disease in sheep.

Mycoplasma bovis situation update

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have reported this week that results from the current nationwide bulk milk testing for Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) are promising, with around three quarters of testing having been completed and so far only three additional farms being confirmed with M. bovis through the testing.

Farm health and safety systems identify risks and hazards

A recent court ruling has highlighted the need for farmers to identify and manage the risks on their properties and have a health and safety system in place.

Red meat sector welcomes news CPTPP to enter into force

The red meat sector welcomes Minister David Parker and Damien O’Connor’s announcement this morning that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force on 30 December this year for Mexico, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Australia who were the first six nations to ratify the agreement.

B+LNZ encourages farmers to have their say on NAIT consultation

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is encouraging farmers to have their say on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) consultation on how to improve the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme.

Early weaning a useful tool in a dry summer

Predictions of a dry summer may make early weaning an attractive option for sheep farmers this year provided they have high-quality legume-based forages available for their weaned lambs.