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- 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. Update July 2025: consultation has now closed. Access B+LNZ’s consultation submission here (PDF, 792KB). 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 …
- The Government has finished its consultations on four elements of the essential freshwater work programme – changes to the low-slope map for stock exclusion, freshwater farm plans, changes to the intensive winter grazing rules and wetlands. See here for more information including our factsheets and submissions . Essential freshwater rules released: update August 2020 On 5 August 2020 the Government released the freshwater policy, standards and stock exclusion regulations relating to this …
- PageCareful planning for winter allows you to winter animals in a way that ensures the highest standards of animal welfare are maintained and environmental risks are mitigated. … When planning for winter, careful thought needs to be given to: 1. Paddock/Grazing Management When you’re standing at the gate considering how best to feed your crop, here are some factors to consider: Feed planning – how many animals will this crop feed and for how long. Consider using the B+LNZ FeedSmart app. This app …
- The main findings from this project showed that helicropping can be undertaken and utilised in a way that minimises environment risks. … The overall project objective was to define the role of helicropping in crop establishment and pasture renewal including: • methodology • where best undertaken • identification of risks (particularly at grazing) • risk mitigation (catch crop, cover crops, sediment bunds and runoff barriers). The project harnesses learnings from existing knowledge gained by …
- PageBella is your Beef + Lamb Assistant, powered by AI, to get the most out of Knowledge Hub resources. Simply ask her your questions and she’ll round up answers in a way that suits you. … What is an AI assistant? AI (short for Artificial Intelligence) might sound complicated, but using Bella is simple. She’s a smart helper who understands your questions and finds the right answers using only endorsed B+LNZ Knowledge Hub farming resources. Bella can read or hear your questions and respond with …
- The objectives of this project were to quantify the benefits of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system. … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot studies at two sites: Mataiwhetu Station – a summer wet property Otorohaea – a summer dry property. The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early …
- PageDoes rotational grazing help reduce the number of worms on pasture? Does grazing sheep and cattle together help manage worms? How long do I need to wait for worm larvae numbers to drop before grazing a paddock again? You’ll find the answers in this section! Techniques that can be used to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock include: Grazing only the top 1/3 of the pasture with your vulnerable young stock. Using adult stock and other species of stock to clean up behind youngsters and …
- Foot and mouth disease causes painful lesions on cloven-hoofed animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats. Infected animals are destroyed to halt the spread of the infection. … Last updated June 2025 Need to know B+LNZ is now part of an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government on foot and mouth disease readiness and response, following a sheep and beef farmer vote to approve B+LNZ joining the agreement. Keeping foot and mouth disease out of New Zealand is …
- Subject pageThe Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator is a free tool, designed to help farmers measure on-farm GHG emissions and sequestration. Once you’ve done your calculation you can then choose to complete our online action plan. (Note: you need an online account to access these – see below for info). … About B+LNZ’s GHG Calculator You can do a simple calculation using your existing farm area and stock numbers to get started with ‘emissions numbers’. You can also add further information to give you a more …
- B+LNZ released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector. … Download the full Alternative Proteins report (PDF, 17.89 MB) Download the Summary Report (PDF, 3.1 MB) We commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows alternative proteins are likely to become a major competitor to some of New Zealand’s red meat products and the …