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B+LNZ Genetics was established in 2014 to consolidate New Zealand’s sheep and beef genetics research and innovation into a single entity as a division of B+LNZ. … B+LNZ Genetics exists to help commercial farmers make the most profitable breeding decisions for their particular farm management system. It does this by ensuring breeding objectives are commercially focused and developing easy-to-use selection tools. … B+LNZ Genetics is funded by sheep and beef levy payers and the Ministry of …

Access weekly, monthly and annual slaughter statistics for export-inspected New Zealand beef, lamb and mutton, livestock numbers for the past 10 years, and estimates for the year ahead. … This information comes from aggregated data. The statistics relate to meat produced in export-inspected New Zealand beef and sheepmeat processing facilities, some of which is consumed in New Zealand. … Livestock numbers for New Zealand sheep, beef, and dairy cattle from July 2010 to July 2021, with estimates …

Drench resistance in sheep parasites is a growing issue in New Zealand, affecting productivity and increasing costs for farmers. The Smartworm® app offers a solution by helping farmers implement targeted selective treatment (TST) to reduce costs. … Background Drench resistance in sheep parasites is a growing issue in New Zealand, impacting sheep productivity and leading to higher costs for farmers. Traditional methods of treating parasites can contribute to resistance, making it crucial to find …

The consultation period for the Government's Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill – better known as the Zero Carbon Bill – has closed. There will be a transitional period to 2021 to get the new provisions up and running. … Key information Submissions on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill closed 16 July 2019. B+LNZ has lodged its submission on the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill following a comprehensive analysis of the Government’s …

B+LNZ is representing sheep and beef farmers’ interests in the Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms process. … The Government is proposing to replace the RMA with new environmental management laws. Submissions on the exposure draft legislation were sought as part of the select committee process. Because what was released was so detailed and complex, and the submission period was short, B+LNZ made a submission on behalf of sheep and beef farmers. While we support the need for reforming the RMA …

Agricultural compounds are chemicals – including veterinary medicines – used to improve the quantity and quality of produce and slow down the rate at which it spoils. … Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVMs) are used in the production of primary produce (farmed plants or animals), by home gardeners and for the health of domestic animals such as cats and dogs. The registration and levels of usage of chemicals in primary production is closely monitored by the Ministry for Primary …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when conducting burn offs. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Workers must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Wear cotton or wool clothing - no synthetic Means to communicate with 111 if required What do you need to do to plan a burn? Check with Rural Fire authority to see if there is a Fire Ban in place or if a Burn Plan is required Check Emergency Response Plan …

Part of being a good employer is to ensure your staff have continuous improvement. … Below are some resources to help ensure you are continuously upskilling your staff. Manager's reports (PDF, 395 KB) Performance incentives (PDF, 355 KB) Performance management (PDF, 573 KB) Sheep. beef, deer career pathway – Primary ITO (PDF, 136 KB) Safe Work Procedures FarmSmart 2017: Melonie Sheppard – getting the most from your staff Checklist for farmer employers (PDF, 328 KB) DairyNZ useful resources on …

This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks within New Zealand record 15-18% mortality rates in their lambs. 75% of these losses likely occur within 3-5 days of lambing. The factors impacting lamb survival appears to be multi-factorial and complex.  This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand.  How will this be …

There are a number of support channels and resources available to farmers affected by weather that have been designed to help you make informed decisions, while others contain management advice and strategies from farmers and industry experts. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com  to request printed copies of resources. Farmstrong, in partnership with the Rural Support Trust, have gathered a suite of resources and practical advice to help you recover from an …