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… and farmers work in partnership, underscored by transparency of market opportunities and what is required behind the farm gate in order to seize these opportunities. Staying ahead of trends We want to lead the red meat sector in … brought about by cutting edge food production technologies and global trends. What we’re doing We’re not just focusing on common goals to align the sector and ‘grow the pie’, we’re encouraging healthy competition and innovation to ‘take a …

… 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 … and is used as part of marketing our red meat internationally. It also reinforces our calls for the government to report on warming as well as emissions, and to review the methane targets based on a warming approach.  Find the media … here: https://beeflambnz.com/news/new-zealand-beef-and-lamb-among-most-carbon-efficient-world    Quantifying on-farm sequestration   In 2020 we released independent peer-reviewed research led by the University of Auckland’s Dr Bradley …

… While we need to manage the impacts of farming activities on freshwater quality, including sediment and E. coli , the way this is currently being done has significant issues and … rules come out with significant implications for farmers.   What B+LNZ is doing   We commissioned an independent report by environmental consultants Torlesse Environmental Ltd. This report highlights significant issues with the … uses research and evidence to underpin our advocacy, along with farmer input. We also rely on the B+LNZ Sheep and Beef Farm Survey – this research showed the importance of the survey farms and GIS mapping of them.   More information   …

NZ Merino and B+LNZ - Guide to the management of footrot in sheep …

… The eight farm classes … We provide accurate, independent information to help farmers, meat processors, consultants and other … to interactive tools. … What is "all classes"? The all classes distributions are weighted averages of individual farm class data to correctly portray a whole region or the New Zealand lambing percentage distribution. They help you to evaluate where your lambing percentage sits nationally, within your region and within a particular farm class. If there aren’t enough observations within a class and region you’ll need to compare your farm with its whole …