Science & Genetics

Our research

B+LNZ invests in research on behalf of farmers. Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy.

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About the B+LNZ research team

B+LNZ invests in research on behalf of farmers. Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy.

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Current B+LNZ research projects

Research projects are prioritised and evaluated for relevance to the sector based on priorities derived from various sources including the UMR surveys, farmer councils and the farmer research advisory group (FRAG) ensuring alignment with the B+LNZ Strategy. Read about our current research projects.

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Recently completed B+LNZ research projects

The B+LNZ research portfolio is diverse and supports several projects and larger programmes across animal health, productivity and genetics, environmental health and mitigations (greenhouse gas) and landscape management. Read about our recently completed research projects.

Research forages

B+LNZ research newsletters

B+LNZ's research team spearheads a diverse array of research on behalf of farmers. Their quarterly newsletter offers a comprehensive overview of ongoing research projects.