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… New independent research by SG Heilbron Economic & Policy Consulting quantified the red meat sector’s significant contribution to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of New Zealand. The research confirmed the red meat sector is one of the largest … set out the long-term policy settings that needed to be addressed for the red meat sector to lead New Zealand’s economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Copies of the documents can be found below.  …

… the disease will likely affect more livestock in the future.   The EFEI programme works to:  Understand the social, economic and wellbeing impacts of the disease. Understand the genetics of the fungus and what triggers toxin production. …

… These regional reports use quintile analysis to summarise and group key farm performance benchmarks. Performance is ranked in five … manager’s wage). All data is sourced from the Beef + Lamb New Zealand sheep and beef farm survey, and forecasts. The reports are based on the 2023–24 final survey result. Provisional data is shown for 2024–25 and forecast data for 2025-26. …

… comparing these rearing methods. This study aims to fill this gap by examining calf growth rates, behaviour, and economic impacts, including effects on total milk production and post-partum recovery. Benefits to farmers Enhanced … milk production. Improved welfare: Understand the benefits of allowing calves to stay with their dams if they exist. Economic insights: Evaluate the economic impacts of each rearing method, including potential cost savings and effects on overall farm productivity. …

… Discover our research on the economic advantages of improved ewe survival, factors affecting lamb survival, as well as a comparison of calf-rearing …