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- We update our strategy every few years to reflect our farmers’ priorities. … In early 2024 we refreshed our strategy. We worked closely with farmers to identify the most critical priorities B+LNZ should focus on to achieve our vision of thriving sheep and beef farmers, now and into the future. Our renewed focuses Based on farmer feedback, the 2024–27 strategy: is focused on farm business productivity and profitability places more emphasis where farmers have told us it matters most, …
- The Ministry for Primary Industries released Phase 1 of a national policy statement for soils in August this year which addresses the management of versatile soils. This NPS has been called the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land. … The Government has proposed a NPS-HPL to prevent the loss of more of our productive land and promote its sustainable management. Phase 1 of the NPS-HPL looks at protecting and managing versatile soils in the face of urban growth. Phase 2 will look …
- PageThis page provides information for preparing for and responding to floods, including factsheets, and links to websites and organisations that can help provide you with support. … Factsheets for preparing for a flood, recovering from a flood and health & safety post-flood Developed in response to previous flood events, these three factsheets – Preparing for a Flood, Recovering from a Flood, and Health and Safety Post-Flood – are guidelines to help farmers prepare for rain events and deal with …
- This page contains information about the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme – Forestry) Amendment Bill. Consultation period: 26 June to 7 July 2025 Parliament’s Environment Committee consulted on legislation that will place limits on whole-farm conversions to forestry. More information on Parliament’s website here . Why this is important The wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farmland to carbon farming – incentivised by policy settings – is having a devastating effect …
- PageWhat’s the story with genetics for worm management? Aren’t worm-resistant sheep poor performers? What’s the difference between resistance and resilience? Who’s CarLA (hint: It’s not your sister’s mate from Temuka). Resistant sheep have high immunity to worms and pass less worm eggs in their faeces. Resilient sheep continue to grow and perform despite worm challenge. Both traits are being measured and selected by NZ sheep breeders – you can buy rams that will improve these traits in your flock. …
- Who are we: An informal group of landowners including cropping and finishing farms, sheep and beef farms, lifestyle blocks and other residents. Our reason for coming together: The Ahiaruhe Eco Area Catchment Group has been formed to help engage all landowners in developing and maintaining a long-term vision of land, water and environment care for current and future generations. This will include a living action plan for environmental enhancement, balancing the requirements of commercial farming …
- At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for our sector. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start or progress your career with an organisation that values its people, invests in your development and is 100% owned by NZ sheep and beef farmers – then consider working for us. … Current vacancies … Hi, thanks for stopping by. We’re so glad you’re interested in working for us. If you’re applying for a job with us, …
- … land practices in Hawkes Bay, NZ Developing successful funding applications, managing budgets and writing progress reports. Ability to focus on engaging with communities to achieve outcomes. Strong local networks at regional and national …
- PageThis page provides links through to regional council resources to find out about any specific regional requirements that may be in place along with contact information if you have further questions. … North Island Region Website Contact Northland Regional Council Northland regional council farmer's hub Northland regional council freshwater farm plans Phone: 0800 002 004 Email: info@nrc.govt.nz Auckland Council Freshwater management policy and standards Phone: 09 301 0101 Online form …
- PageFarmers whose intensive winter grazing practices do not meet the permitted activity criteria need to apply to their Regional Council for a resource consent by 1 May 2023. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different way. This table gives farmers links to the information they need for their specific region as well as contact details. … Each Regional Council is implementing the intensive winter grazing regulations in a slightly different …