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B+LNZ builds farm emission reduction toolbox

21 Sep 2022

There is no single solution when it comes to reducing methane emissions on-farm, but Beef + lamb New Zealand is developing a suite of tools to help farmers manage their emissions.

B+LNZ Genetics
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Youth compete at the B+LNZ Future Sheep competition

20 Sep 2022

School students between Years 1 and 13 gathered in Hawke’s Bay last week to take part in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Future Sheep competition which B+LNZ are the naming rights sponsor.

Sector training
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Maximising pre-weaning lamb growth rates

15 Sep 2022

Ewes in early lactation require a massive amount of feed to provide adequate milk for their lambs while maintaining or recovering body condition.

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Q&A with Northland farm intern Ellee

14 Sep 2022

Ellee is completing her Level 3 New Zealand Certificate of Agriculture through Whangarei A&P Society’s Farm Intern programme whilst working on a farm in Northland.

Sector training
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Hill Country Futures Partnership farmer spotlight: Henry and Sofie Gaddum

14 Sep 2022

Gaining input from farmers was critical to the development of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme, and Gisborne farmers Henry and Sofie Gaddum were happy to help.

Hill Country
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for farmers

13 Sep 2022

Most COVID-19 rules have now been removed. This page contains resources and information that may still be useful to farmers.

COVID-19
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Highlights of Red Meat Sector Conference available online

8 Sep 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is making the videos of the presentations and panel discussions held at this year’s Red Meat Sector Conference in Christchurch available for viewing online.

Red Meat Sector Conference
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Celebrating Māori Language Week

8 Sep 2022

B+LNZ will join Aotearoa next week in celebrating Māori Language Week and use it as an opportunity to highlight Māori’s significant and growing contribution to New Zealand’s red meat sector.

Māori Language Week
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Reminder about docking/tailing rules

7 Sep 2022

Tail length requirements were introduced as part of new animal welfare regulations last year. Find out more about what a caudal fold is, and how B+LNZ is helping farmers work out what tail length is acceptable.

Animal health & welfare
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Low input sheep trial nears completion

6 Sep 2022

The Low Input Sheep Progeny Test will be wound down from this year having highlighted the role genetics can play in a sheep’s ability to perform with minimal inputs in a challenging environment.

B+LNZ Genetics
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Farmers show resilience in challenging times

1 Sep 2022

The latest Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Stock Number Survey shows farmers have continued to adapt quickly to challenging circumstances including droughts, processing delays and COVID-19, while afforestation remains a significant concern.

Media Release
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Responding to valid concerns about emissions pricing

1 Sep 2022

B+LNZ is aware of some debate about the recommended emissions pricing option sent to the Government in May and we want to let you know we understand your concerns.

Environment