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B+LNZ runs its own high-profile awards that celebrate the people, innovation, technologies and farming systems that make New Zealand’s grass-based red meat industry world-leading.  The Awards was held on 10 October 2024 at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton. Congratulations to the 2024 B+LNZ Award winners. View a full list of the winners here. … If you have any questions, you can contact us by phone: Fiona Bowe, freephone within NZ on 0800 BEEFLAMB (0800 233 352) or  send us a message .  … …

The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by drench-resistant worms. Using Refugia means leaving some worms free to breed without ‘screening’ by drench. There are various ways to achieve this.  … What is Refugia? The term Refugia means a worm population that can reproduce without being exposed to drenching.  Keeping a population (or refuge) of drench-susceptible worms on the farm can slow the build-up of parasites resistant (R) …

Explore how we’re working with others to strengthen pathways into the food and fibre sector. … Submissions   B+LNZ has submitted feedback on the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) and the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC) redesign of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system.  View our submissions below. … Food and Fibre CoVE    Food and Fibre CoVE is an initiative of the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence Society Incorporated. Members of the Society include industry peak …

Drench resistance is a growing challenge for sheep and beef farmers, complicating parasite management. This project aims to use advanced molecular diagnostics to identify resistance biomarkers, potentially leading to new tests that support better management decisions. … Background Managing gastrointestinal nematodes is a major concern for sheep and beef farmers, and drench resistance is increasingly complicating this issue. The use of broad-spectrum anthelmintic drugs, or drenches, has led to a …

The health and safety of everyone on your farm is important – explore these safe work procedures. … Health and Safety …

Catch-crops increase the efficiency of the operation by retaining nitrogen in the root zone that farmers would otherwise have waved goodbye to. … Planting a catch crop is a way of reducing the risk of nitrate leaching after winter grazing, where there can be large amounts of residual soil nitrogen that is at risk of leaching. By planting another crop as soon as possible after your final grazing, you can capture those nutrients in the second crop and increase overall feed production from the …

Discover innovative solutions for parasite management, including targeted drenching, new diagnostic tools, and strategies to combat drench resistance, helping farmers improve livestock productivity. … Transforming parasite management …

Helping farmers plan for success since 1991, our world-leading monitor farm programme focuses on a single farm business over a three to four year period. … Note: this programme is currently under review. How does it work? Community groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3–4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers …

Taking care of our environment is a priority – explore below to find out more about what you can do to take care of your farm environment. … Environmental management …

Explore research and practical solutions designed to enhance environmental resilience, from optimising soil water management to reducing emissions, all while helping farmers adapt and stay productive. … Environmental resilience research …