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  • The aim of this project is to inform what influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management, and how a farm system operates with reduced drench. … The aim of this project is to assess different methods of parasite management communication with farmers and vets for their usefulness, reach, impact, and associated behaviour change. The aim of this project is to inform:   What influences farmers habits and decision making associated with parasite management. How a …
  • Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand.  … Background:  AgYields ( www.agyields.co.nz ) is a comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. This platform helps you see which pastures and crops perform best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished …
  • We use this research to underpin our advocacy efforts.   Life-cycle assessment on the carbon footprint of beef and lamb   In 2022 we released a comprehensive study by world leading experts on life-cycle assessment (LCA) at AgResearch that confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world.   The study, commissioned with the Meat Industry Association, was peer-reviewed and published in the Environmental Impact Assessment journal. It used both the …
  • We STILL need your sheep poo! Final season starting soon, register your interest to help us tackle FE together. As a thank you for your contribution you will get: A $40 subsidy on faecal egg counts tested by Awanui Veterinary. Each year, 25 randomly chosen farms will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … Sign up here to receive free text messages with …
  • B+LNZ released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector. … Download the full Alternative Proteins report  (PDF, 17.89 MB) Download the Summary Report  (PDF, 3.1 MB) We commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows alternative proteins are likely to become a major competitor to some of New Zealand’s red meat products and the …
  • There are several sub-catchment groups in the area which have been meeting regularly since June 2018. The groups are made up of local farmers supported by an independent coordinator with funding from the MNNI-Beef & Lamb Farmer Council. There have been a over 20 catchment community events run with the groups and increasing collaboration with Waikato Regional Council, Waikato River Authority and local iwi and hapū to achieve goals. A number of farmers are working together and taking increasing …
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    Looking out for the following can help you reduce unplanned pregnancies Drafting out male lambs from ewe lambs as the flock gets closer to sexual maturity (puberty). The age of puberty is influenced by breed, genetics, size (weight), nutrition, and season of birth. Ewe lambs can reach puberty as early as five months of age. It is recommended to draft any non-replacement ewe hoggets you plan to sale once they meet liveweights which increase their chances of conception (35–40kg). When shearing …
  • We are exploring the use of a farm systems optimisation model to improve parasite management in sheep and cattle while reducing drench resistance. If successful, this model could provide farmers with a strategic tool to evaluate different management strategies. … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is investigating whether the PRISYM model can help us design better farm systems to tackle internal parasites in sheep and beef cattle, while also reducing the risk of drench resistance. This …
  • Deforestation has occurred across New Zealand but has been particularly profound in the Matamata-Piako Region where less than 2% of original lowland forest remains. This region is nationally important as all the major rivers drain into the Hauraki Gulf, which is home to over one million people along its shores and on its islands. This is the context under which the Piako Catchment Forum (PCF) was founded. The forum began in 2016 with a few farmers, a planter, a teacher, and Waikato Regional …
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    … that puts management and mitigation of GHG emissions in farmers’ hands, instead of simply being brought into the ETS. More information: GHG Calculator factsheet (PDF, 566KB ) A note about methane targets, GWP* and warming B+LNZ does …