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… Regional Delivery Plans  Each of B+LNZ’s Farmer Councils across New Zealand, alongside their extension team, produce an annual Regional Delivery Plan (RDP) to address the unique needs of farmers across the country and setting goals that will …

Benefits of dairy farms using better beef genetics …

… ensure livestock owners are aware of the referendum vote.  Already registered?  If you receive voting packs for B+LNZ annual meetings you’re already on the electoral roll.   If you want to check you're on the electoral roll, or if you have …

Agricultural and horticultural land occupy more than 40% of New Zealand, meaning there is significant pressure on farmers to manage the effects of their land use on water quality – and that includes managing stock near water. As well as the obvious action of keeping stock out of waterways this also involves management of the land near waterways or where there are transport pathways that could transport contaminants to water. … Benefits of keeping stock out of waterways As a farmer, keeping …

Use of antimicrobials in New Zealand Sheep and Beef Farming …

A research model is evaluating the cumulative impact of farm system changes on greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance.  … Background Beef + Lamb New Zealand is exploring cost-effective strategies for improving livestock farming systems while reducing methane emissions. The project will use the PRISYM model, a research model, to analyse data from several sheep and beef farms, including one that also integrates dairy production.   The focus will be on seeing if the model can help find …

New Zealand scientists are conducting a ground-breaking research programme to explore the benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb. … This study is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ), the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Research Partnership Fund. For all the details on this project visit the website: …

You’ll have heard the mantra ‘95% of worms on your farm are on pasture’. Learn about the drivers of worm challenge on your pastures so you can reduce worm intake by susceptible stock.  … Where do the larvae live?  The vast majority of your total worm population (85 to 95%!) lives on pasture – as L3 larvae. The rest are: In the soil – a few larvae and eggs. In dung pats – eggs and developing larvae. Inside your animals – as juvenile worms, adults and eggs. Think of your farm as a worm iceberg. …