B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions.
B+LNZ works to ensure our farmers receive increased value from our sustainable farming systems and natural grass-fed beef and lamb – we identify and create market opportunities, work to dismantle trade barriers and grow consumer preference for NZ beef and lamb.
B+LNZ works in areas that farmers can't individually, such as having a voice with government policymakers. We advocate for and tangibly influence policy development.
… normal animal production many situations growing pasture has high water content 82 85 … brew 2011 found trial measure water intake growing 7 9month old beef cattle difference … summer save feed mating opportunity oversow use crops increase stocking rate greater …
… two groups traits production related growth feed conversion efficiency carcass … calves 10 heavier weaning because early growth potential carcass weight carcases 12 heavier because postweaning growth potential calving ease 5 fewer heifers …
… country south island greater portion area sown canterbury cash crops year ended june … available soil helping farmers foster plant growth increase yields careful efficient … half possibly low 25 animals grazed crops grown source fertiliser association new …
… begin hatch november progress through five growth stages instars before pupating plant … however most remain mature larvae until next growing season hardened galls formed around … infects entire shoots causing yellowing growth deformations elongated internodes …
… both within soil itself sustaining whatever growing soil formation influenced range … management plan leave critical source areas unsown use cultivategraze test check soil … management plan leave critical source areas unsown take photos evidence whole farm high …
