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Advice for farmers on the government’s agricultural emissions consultation

6 Aug 2019

Submissions on the government’s consultation on how to handle agricultural emissions close on 13 August, and to assist farmers in having their say, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has put together a guide.

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Keeping an eye on the ball with winter forage crops

24 Jul 2019

As farmers start transitioning stock off winter forage crops, they are being reminded to keep their eye on the ball with their environmental and stock management.

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Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment

We need you to have your say on agricultural emissions

22 Jul 2019

We need you to have your say now in support of the best option for farmers as the government considers how to handle agricultural emissions in the coming years.

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catch crops

Catch crops benefit the bottom-line and the environment

21 Jul 2019

Catch-crops look set to play an increasingly important part in crop rotations, particularly as the regulatory spotlight falls on the environmental impact of winter feed crops.

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winter crops

Correctly managing winter feed crops benefits the farm and environment

2 Jul 2019

The feeding of winter forage crops is becoming an increasingly contentious practice due to its environmental impacts and animal welfare implications.

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Zero Carbon Bill submissions

20 Jun 2019

Parliament is currently accepting submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill – better known as the Zero Carbon Bill.

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Simon O'Meara

Simple changes have a big environmental impact

11 Jun 2019

Winter feed crops play an important part in Simon O’Meara’s farm system, but the West Otago sheep and beef farmer has been adjusting his management to minimise their environmental impact.

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Farmers being asked to do more of climate response in Zero Carbon Bill

9 May 2019

The government announced its Zero Carbon Bill this week, with B+LNZ calling for critical changes to the bill to address concerns over its proposed treatment of, and targets for, methane.

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Money can grow on trees: Part 2

23 Apr 2019

This is the second in a two part-series which looks at the incentives and opportunities available to farmers looking to integrate trees into their farm.

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Fact sheet

You are what you eat?

16 Apr 2019

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

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Money can grow on trees

15 Apr 2019

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.

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winter crops

Planning ahead for winter feed crop management

5 Mar 2019

Winter grazing practices will come under the spotlight again this year so farmers need to be thinking now about how they can minimise their environmental impact over the colder months.

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