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… that make New Zealand’s red meat industry world-leading.  … The B+LNZ Awards evolved out of the successful B+LNZ Sheep Industry Awards but now encompasses the whole red meat sector (sheep, beef and dairy beef). The eight award categories (four people focused, four business focused) are continually … our industry, is valued for its strength and durability.   Recognising the longevity of Tōtara wood, our pioneering sheep and beef farmers used its hard wood to create fence posts, many of which still stand today as a reminder of the …

… the subjects farmers have identified as being critical in their region; these are always linked to a section of the sheep and beef sector value chain. This programme enables us to work harder on behalf of your community, coming up with …

… B+LNZ is representing sheep and beef farmers’ interests in the Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms process. … The Government is proposing to … 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 we oppose the proposed new Bills in their current …

… welfare of livestock.  … Wormwise was formed in 2005 and is solely funded by B+LNZ. It is a key extension programme for sheep and beef farmers.   We work in partnership with DairyNZ, DINZ, MPI, Animal and Plant Health NZ and the New Zealand …

… year Ewe Body Condition Scoring This workshop demonstrates a quick, easy and low-cost management tool that compares sheep purely on condition. Better Beef Breeding This workshop helps commercial beef producers and industry personnel make the best use of genetic information when purchasing bulls for breeding purposes Better Sheep Breeding This workshop has been developed to address the basic principle of assessing the genetic merit of the rams …

… 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 14 April … like? See images below (note some include graphic content): cattle beast mouth cattle beast mouth cattle beast hoof sheep foot sheep mouth (severe case) sheep mouth (mild/moderate case) B+LNZ’s role The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is …

… you have your say. Why should you get involved? There are key areas within the proposed plan that could affect sheep and beef farmers – this is your chance to have your say on these matters. They are: New instream water quality and … can be leached specific to a productive land use (based on OVERSEER). There will be limited ability, if any, for new sheep and beef farmers to increase leaching beyond 13kgN/ha/yr. Upper limit for Dairy is 32kgN/ha/yr, Beef is 20kgN/ha/yr; …

… and retain the talent we need to drive our sector forward.   … Thinking of upskilling and already in employment on a sheep and beef farm? Check out the different providers of training to grow your skills and knowledge.  Cadet farms and on-farm training organisations   Considering your training options for a career in the sheep and beef industry? Young people who have trained at a cadet farm are highly sought after by employers.  Massey …

… raised some concerns. The proposed NPS needs to provide for equity in the framework it establishes for managing soils. Sheep and beef land is productive land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef land is valuable land. The language of and policies in the proposed NPS needs to recognise this. Sheep and beef farms themselves are valuable and contribute significantly to the NZ economy, community, culture, society …