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… In the 2017 manifesto, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) sought an increase in partnership and collaboration with government and others.   … It sought to increase the sector’s contribution to GDP, further the trade liberalisation agenda and collaborate on policy development to equip … achieve its aims the manifesto focused on engaging and collaborating with government to achieve better outcomes for the sector and New Zealand. … 2017 Manifesto …

… and bring a wide range of skills to decision-making situations – but they hold just 6% of governance roles in the rural sector. Rural women face unique circumstances and barriers to developing as leaders. Their lives often combine supporting … leadership and governance development programme empowering women to make positive impact in New Zealand's primary sector and rural communities. It’s about understanding your ‘why’, building the mindset and skills to lead and setting the direction towards your goals.   Next Level is designed for change-makers and aspiring leaders across the sector, from farmers and growers, to women in support & service industries, community-builders and executives. The …

The Code of Welfare: Sheep and Beef Cattle sets out standards that must be achieved to meet obligations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. It was last updated in 2018.   The new proposals take into account new technologies and updated science, and include new standards related to dairy sheep.  About the proposed code  The proposed code is broken into 10 parts:  General requirements Stockpersonship and Animal Handling Water and Feed Behaviour The Physical Environment Husbandry Practices Disease …