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- … government agencies to help develop robust biosecurity policy, systems and standards. We ensure the best interests of sheep and beef farmers are represented by: providing technical advice on import risks and import health standards … to improve response capability preparing submissions on biosecurity legislation or policy consultations that may affect sheep and beef farmers providing input into international standards and biosecurity guidelines, including the World …
- … Lilian grew up on a sheep, beef and deer farm in the back blocks of Matawai near Gisborne but now hails from the warmer climes of Opotiki in …
- Page… 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 HGPs. Use of HGPs is strictly …
- … 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 …
- Page… sending animals to slaughter (except for bobby calves) Except where noted above, the ASD form applies to cattle, deer, sheep, lambs, goats, ostriches, emus, horses, alpacas and llamas. A separate ASD is required for pigs. Recommended … have had time to empty out prior to release from the yards, remembering to provide clean drinking water. Newly arrived sheep should be routinely given an appropriate quarantine drench. This would be best given on the farm of origin but in …
- … groups are closed groups with members committing to the full group journey. Selection criteria Actively working on a sheep and beef or drystock property (associated levy payers). Willingness to learn new skills and understand the drivers to improving on farm production and profitability of the sheep and beef sector. Participants must be able to attend all Focus Group meetings. Focus Group topics Focus Group …
- … I have been a sheep and beef farmer for nearly 30 years, farming in the South Kawhia region west of Hamilton. Involvement in my local …
- … project topic (if looking at the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme) that will benefit the wider levy payers and the sheep and beef sector. Willingness to report regularly to B+LNZ on programme progress and share findings at B+LNZ events. …
- … closely with farmers to identify the most critical priorities B+LNZ should focus on to achieve our vision of thriving sheep and beef farmers, now and into the future. Our renewed focuses Based on farmer feedback, the 2024–27 strategy: … Māori farmers and Māori farming entities. Research and innovation Working across the sector and internationally on sheep, beef and dairy-beef genetics research and tools to maintain our world-leading position. Highlighting farm system …
- Page… water quality and provides habitat for native fish and waterfowl. Grazing management – For example, grazing Merino sheep in improved lowland country to take pressure off native grasslands. Bee friendly farming – Because we all need bees … hectares. Two thirds of the covenants are on primary production land and 47% of all covenants (about 2000) are on sheep and beef properties. QEII advice Understand what you need to protect – Ask the local QEII rep to visit your property …