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… This study compares the effects of different calf-rearing methods – artificial rearing versus suckling from dams until weaning … 85 days of age. There is limited research in New Zealand’s pasture-based systems comparing these rearing methods. This study aims to fill this gap by examining calf growth rates, behaviour, and economic impacts, including effects on total …

… a range of detailed reports and information each year covering national data, analysis and forecasts for farmers in the sheep and beef sectors. … projected lamb crop every November. Our Economic Service team also provides reports on specific subjects related to the sheep and beef sector, including annual cost movement reports and stock number reporting. If you’d like to receive these …

Our Focus Groups and Farmer Innovation Groups are small, topic-driven learning groups designed to empower farmers through shared experience and expert insight. …

… 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 … implementation: Understand the costs and logistics involved in making changes on farm. Assess how comfortable case study farmers are with proposed changes and their alignment with existing and future plans.  Includes Full analysis … methane emission reductions with and without alternative land use options.  Considering different strategies for sheep and beef farms, including improving animal performance and changing lambing practices.  For farms integrated with …

… proposed changes to NCEA. Our aim is that New Zealand’s education system delivers high quality, skilled people to the sheep and beef sector. View our submissions below. … research and insights, and the exploration of lifelong workplace learning.  Scholarships  Know someone looking to study or train in our industry? There is a handy list of scholarship opportunities available in the food and fibre … is the Workforce Development Council (WDC) for the food and fibre sector. B+LNZ meets regularly with staff to ensure sheep, beef, deer and wool farming are represented and that the workforce development plans meet the needs of our …