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John King

… a facilitator for Beef and Lamb working with 14 groups throughout New Zealand focusing on soil health and pasture management to ensure improved water quality. Prior to that I wrote a column for New Zealand Farmer on farming practices … spent 20 years working with New Zealand and Australian farmers assisting them with a wide range of practical ideas and management techniques to enjoy discovering new ways to farm which increase farmer enthusiasm for farming. Read more about …
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand elects new Chair

Beef + Lamb New Zealand elects new Chair …
30 March 2023
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Faecal egg counts

If only we didn’t have to collect poo, but we do!!! Faecal egg counts can be done on individual samples or on a bulk sample (composite samples). Learn about when you might use one or the other. …
Native Vegetation on Sheep and Beef Farms Summary Report

A report from the University of Canterbury has revealed that 24 per cent of New Zealand’s native vegetation (approximately 2.8 million hectares) is estimated to be on sheep and beef farms. This is the largest amount of native vegetation present outside of public conservation …
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Managing stock near water

… includes managing stock near water. As well as the obvious action of keeping stock out of waterways this also involves management of the land near waterways or where there are transport pathways that could transport contaminants to water. … – the primary sector needs to protect not only the country’s waterways, but also the whole farm environment. Resource management – some regional councils already have specific stock exclusion or waterway fencing requirements and other … encourages stock into shade and from congregating in only one or two places within the paddock. Grazing and stock class management – grazing lighter classes of stock next to unfenced waterways results in less impact than heavier animals on …
Our carbon footprint

We use this research to underpin our advocacy efforts. Life-cycle assessment on the carbon footprint of beef and lamb In 2022 we released a comprehensive study by world leading experts on life-cycle assessment (LCA) at AgResearch that confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world. The study, commissioned with the Meat Industry Association, was peer-reviewed and published in the Environmental Impact Assessment journal. It used both the …
On-job training with Primary ITO

… Agriculture – Meat & Fibre Level 3 Level 3 Agriculture micro-credentials Livestock Feed Supply and Demand, Assist with management of livestock health and biosecurity Heath and Safety – Short Health and Safety course (Workplace Health and … – Breeding Livestock Farming Level 4 Level 4 Agriculture micro-credential Farm Environment Planning Level 5 Production Management New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Production Management Level 5 Level 5 Agribusiness Management New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management Level 5 Get …
School support

To streamline this process, we need to understand the needs for your school. To be connected to the right people and farmers who are willing to share their experiences please complete the following survey. …
Work for us

At B+LNZ we’re passionate about the sheep and beef industry and committed to growing a sustainable and profitable future for our sector. If you’re looking for an opportunity to start or progress your career with an organisation that values its people, invests in your development and is 100% owned by NZ sheep and beef farmers – then consider working for …
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Sheep and beef farmers shine in Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Sheep and beef farmers shine in Ballance Farm Environment Awards …
13 April 2023