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Sheep and beef farming gaining in favourability with the public

… Sheep and beef farming gaining in favourability with the public …
15 May 2025
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Review of methane contribution a step in the right direction

… Review of methane contribution a step in the right direction …
24 April 2020
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Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working

… Government’s review long-overdue recognition that the ETS isn’t working …
19 June 2023
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How software solutions can reduce the burden of farm recording

… How software solutions can reduce the burden of farm recording …
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Planning to make the best use of winter forage crops

… Planning to make the best use of winter forage crops …
16 May 2023
Podcast

Professor Steve Morris, Massey University: The New Zealand Beef Cow

… Professor Steve Morris, Massey University: The New Zealand Beef Cow …
Podcast

Hogget lambing – unlocking the potential: Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University

… Hogget lambing – unlocking the potential: Professor Paul Kenyon, Massey University …
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand releases independent report on ETS options

Beef + Lamb New Zealand releases independent report on ETS options …
11 August 2023
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Sheep and beef farm profit margins expected to fall a further 30 per cent this season

Sheep and beef farm profit margins expected to fall a further 30 per cent this season …
11 October 2023
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Use of Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs)

… An HGP is any veterinary medicine containing either natural or synthetic hormones sold for the purpose of increasing muscle tone, growth rate, weight gain or feed efficiency of animals. … The use of HGPs is not permitted in sheep in New Zealand and fewer than 1% of New Zealand beef cattle are treated with … veterinarians must record the application of HGPs on the MPI database and apply a special HGP tag to the animal. Find out more Read about Using Hormonal Growth Promotants on the MPI website. … Use of Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs) …