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B+LNZ Action Groups

Questions and Answers … Forming or joining an Action Group is a great way for farmers to put their ideas into action, make positive changes on farm and improve their business’ productivity and profitability. … Note: this programme is currently under review. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Developed with input from sheep and beef farmers and rural professionals as part of the Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP), the approach has been proven to support …
Ballance Farm Environment Awards

We support the Ballance Farm Environment Awards as part of our commitment to sustainable farming that develops practical solutions to support farm business goals as well as caring for the environment. … About the awards The Ballance Farm Environment Awards recognise and celebrate good farm practices which promote sustainable land management through an annual awards programme run in 11 regions throughout New Zealand. All entrants go through a judging process which considers the entire …
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Rebuilding continues one-year on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle

Rebuilding continues one-year on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle …
12 February 2024
Northland Regional Plan

Northland Regional Council is currently working on a new Regional Plan as required under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) 2020. This Regional Plan will introduce new ways to manage land and waterways which will have an impact on your farming business. Between December 2023 and March 2024 the Council consulted on a draft Regional Plan. B+LNZ provided feedback as we were concerned about the direction the Council was going regarding stock exclusion from waterways …
AgYields

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 The data includes both published and unpublished …
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Making the most of nutrients

… What is the impact of too much phosphorus in water? When phosphorus levels increase to very high levels, the water body is likely to experience rapid weed growth or algal blooms, which can choke aquatic life and cause long-term damage to …
Meet our genetics team

Our team brings together expertise in genetics, research, and extension. Read more about who we are, what we do, and how we’re helping farmers make more informed breeding decisions for their operation. … Our purpose Driving profitable genetic gain across New Zealand’s sheep and beef industry by delivering tools, data, and insights that help farmers make more informed breeding decisions – tailored to their farm systems and environments. We bring together science, technology, and industry …
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People and equipment

Contamination can be readily brought onto and spread around your farm by visitors, their vehicles or via equipment that has been used on other farms or at sale yards. … Recommended practices Keep the farm, yards and storage areas clean, tidy and free of vermin. Limit the unnecessary movement of people, pets and vehicles onto and around the property, especially the areas where animals are kept. Minimise the number of entry points and restrict uncontrolled access to the rest of the farm. Define …
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Animal tests

… Post mortems/total worm counts Post-mortems are a useful tool to determine the role of parasites in cases of poor body condition and performance of adult stock, especially ewes. … Here’s some guidelines for what you’ll see with Barbers …
Our carbon footprint

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 …