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… Visual Sheep Scores and additional recording traits …

… In the 2017 manifesto, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) sought an increase in partnership and collaboration with government and others.   … in the key focus area of the environment.  Other priority areas outlined in the manifesto included animal welfare, food safety, biosecurity, innovation, employment relations, immigration, health and safety, and training. In order to achieve its aims the manifesto focused on engaging and collaborating with …

… Numerous rewarding career opportunities exist in sheep and beef farming and the broader red meat sector. Whether you're seeking your initial job or exploring training options, we've compiled useful resources to assist you on your path. … There are many exciting careers available within sheep and beef farming and the wider red meat sector.  Many people gain work on a farm directly after leaving school. Others …

… 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 at activities which affect soil health, and this is due for release next year 2020. Submissions closed 10 October 2019 and Beef + Lamb New Zealand has put …

… We work to promote good animal welfare as an intrinsic part of productive, sustainable and profitable livestock farming. … The Animal Protection Index, which ranks 50 countries across the world on their animal welfare standards, places New Zealand (along with the United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland) in first place. Recognising that animal welfare is increasingly important, we invest farmer levies in a range of activities that continue to ensure sheep and beef cattle farming in New Zealand has a reputation for animal welfare to be proud of. Our activities Research B+LNZ …

FW4 Our Plan template: Freshwater actions completed to date …

Stock water management …

… Shelter - maintaining the welfare and productivity of sheep and cattle on drystock farms …