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- … Hill Country Futures was developed to support resilient farmers and resilient forages for the future. The programme was led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and ran for five years (commencing April 2018). This programme was funded by B+LNZ, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, RAGT New Zealand (formerly Seed Force New Zealand) and PGG Wrightson Seeds. Although the programme was …
- … B+LNZ supports New Zealand sheep and beef farmers by providing the genetic tools and information needed to make more profitable breeding decisions. … Our programmes are backed by robust data from progeny tests, nProve, the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation, and ongoing research and extension. Over the past 30 years, 51 percent of productivity gains in sheep have come from genetic improvement …
- … Our history, our name and the relationship with our domestic marketing arm. … Our history In 2010 we changed our name from Meat and Wool New Zealand to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd to reflect our new way of doing business as a meat-only organisation. We share our name and brand with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc, which is responsible for promoting beef and lamb at home, in the New Zealand market. Domestic promotion is jointly funded by farmer levies and New Zealand meat …
- … The Sheep Progeny Test is a long-standing and critical component of New Zealand’s sheep genetics system. The benchmarks created by this test underpin the NZGE – B+LNZ’s large-scale across-flock and breed evaluation. … of their progeny under commercial farming conditions. Operating at two sites – Glenside Station in the Wairarapa and AgResearch’s Invermay station near Dunedin - the CPT selects around 20 sires annually from a mix of maternal and terminal breeds. Its core purpose is to create genetic linkages across flocks and breeds that wouldn’t naturally …
- … Training our people is a high priority for us and as well as our own initiatives, we work in collaboration with other sector organisations to attract, train and retain the talent we need to drive our sector forward. … Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? Check out the different providers of training to grow your skills and knowledge. …
- … Read the latest update on activities being undertaken by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association, and our perspectives on policy and industry developments. The report goes to Government officials and Members of Parliament, other industry stakeholders …
- … Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer-owned, industry organisation representing New Zealand's sheep and beef farmers. We invest farmer levies in programmes that grow the sheep and beef industry and provide sustainable returns now and for future generations. …
- Page… Learn about the important worm species of cattle – effects on the animal, seasonal pattern, diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies. … For information on lungworm and liver fluke, please see: Tapeworm liver fluke and lungworm . …
- … give every sheep farmer in New Zealand the opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their flock by selecting and breeding sheep with naturally lower methane emissions. … To achieve this, the programme is helping to identify and increase the availability of low methane rams in the breeding sector. In time, farmers will be able to use the credentials of low methane rams they buy and use to track the progress of their own flock. B+LNZ is leading the three-year programme, with support from the …
- … Genetics is a powerful tool for driving productivity, profitability, and sustainability in your farming operation. B+LNZ provides practical resources to help you make informed decisions when selecting rams and bulls, and to understand the genetic principles that underpin animal performance. In the following pages, you'll find valuable …