B+LNZ has just released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector.
A scientific programme aimed at improving the sustainability of hill country for sheep and beef farming is to be launched with the support of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).
A $1.8 million Farm Land & Business Recovery support programme for farmers in the earthquake affected districts was signed-off by the Ministry for Primary Industries earlier this month.
Initial results from a dairy-beef progeny test show that strategically selected beef bulls will yield high-value beef calves, without compromising calving ease or days in milk.
Of 28 research papers presented in the Journal of NZ Grasslands, 14 were cofunded from the sheep and beef levy and ten of these came from the Pastoral 21 research programme.
Geoff Ridley reflects on the Aginnovation conference held last month, showcasing the latest research in science, information and technology innovation.
Geoff Ridley, B+LNZ Research Manager, discusses the huge amount of farming data and information available and the challenges of reconstructing the farm system using new information.
