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- B+LNZ released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector. … Download the full Alternative Proteins report (PDF, 17.89 MB) Download the Summary Report (PDF, 3.1 MB) We commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows alternative proteins are likely to become a major competitor to some of New Zealand’s red meat products and the …
- PageThis page provides information on preparing for and responding to snow weather bombs, including factsheets and links to websites and organisations that can provide you with support. Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at [email protected] to request printed copies of resources. … Key contacts after an adverse event Support services Beef + Lamb New Zealand: 0800 233 352 Federated Farmers: 0800 327 646 Ministry of Primary Industries: 0800 008 333 DairyNZ: 0800 432 479 Fonterra: 0800 656 …
- This project investigated the potential effect of long-acting drench products on the rumen microbiome, the effect of parasites on ewe growth, Body Condition Score and fecundity over the summer-autumn period. … This project investigated the following: the potential effect of long-acting drench products on the rumen microbiome. This was done using 300 ewes in total that were given one of three different treatments (long-acting drench product, controlled release capsule and untreated control). The …
- Subject pageTrees are an important part of pastoral-based farming systems. … Benefits of plantings trees on farms: Help diversify your income by providing timber, carbon, and honey. Provide windbreaks and shade for livestock help them grow faster. Stock feed during droughts or shortages of feed. Help soil retention on steep slopes, stop erosion. Improve the productivity of your land, especially areas that do not grow good pasture. Provide landscape diversity and wildlife habitat, biodiversity. Absorb …
- Waikato Plan Change 1 (PC1) will set rules for agricultural land use in the Waikato and Waipā catchments. This page contains the latest information on PC1. … Note: the Environment Court proceedings for PC1 are ongoing. Because PC1 is ‘sub judice’ (before the Court) B+LNZ needs to be careful about what it says. This page will be updated as the Court process allows. Overview Waikato Regional Council (WRC) first notified PC1 in 2016, and following a Council Hearing, WRC’s decision on PC1 was …
- Subject pageThe Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator is a free tool, designed to help farmers measure on-farm GHG emissions and sequestration. Once you’ve done your calculation you can then choose to complete our online action plan. (Note: you need an online account to access these – see below for info). … About B+LNZ’s GHG Calculator You can do a simple calculation using your existing farm area and stock numbers to get started with ‘emissions numbers’. You can also add further information to give you a more …
- PageThings that can affect FEC results … This topic is a bit of a minefield, and we can’t stress enough that faecal egg counts are a GUIDE to the number of worms inside animals. You must interpret them in light of all other information available! The TREND in FECs can often be as helpful as the absolute numbers. Repeat FEC monitoring of a mob of animals often gives better information than one count in isolation … I’ve got the FEC results – what do they mean? The answer to this question usually …
- Farmlands is the largest buying group of its type in New Zealand, transacting more than 2.5 billion dollars' worth of business annually and is listed in the top 20 companies by turnover in New Zealand, has 70,000 Farmlands shareholders and 82 stores nationwide. … AgResearch is one of New Zealand’s seven Crown Research Institutes. We offer world-leading expertise, and are responsible for delivering innovative science and research outcomes specifically for the agricultural sector. … Rabobank New …
- The Waimatā Catchment Group has been running since 2019. We an incorporated society and have been successful in gaining funding from Te Uru Rākau, MFE and DOC. Our core focus is riparian fencing and native tree planting - though being hill country there will be a fair few poplars and willows being planted as well. The group is very keen to restore biodiversity in the catchment and we have recently commenced a comprehensive predator management programme over 3000 hectares in the upper …
- Award judging All judging is carried out by assessment of the information provided in the entry/nomination form. There is no on-farm or in-person judging, so it important to write to the award criteria and include as much detail as possible in the entry/nomination form. If applicable, we also encourage you to submit supporting data. Please ensure to notify your nominee that you have put them forward for an award. A follow up call will be made with all nominated entrants to validate and get …