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… Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) launched a comprehensive package of proposed policy changes ahead of the 2023 …

… processes and we’re seeing some really worrying rules come out with significant implications for farmers.   What B+LNZ is doing   We commissioned an independent report by environmental consultants Torlesse Environmental Ltd. This report … measure, while urgent work is undertaken on the replacement of the NPS-FM.   The importance of a good evidence base  B+LNZ uses research and evidence to underpin our advocacy, along with farmer input. We also rely on the B+LNZ Sheep and …

… B+LNZ is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find … are and how farmers can have a say on the continuation of levies. This section also contains the Red Meat Report from B+LNZ and the Meat Industry Association. … Your levy organisation …

… To help farmers document their winter management practices, B+LNZ has rolled out the Forage Cropping module of the B+LNZ Farm Plan. A key outcome of this, is the documenting of actions to protect critical source areas and minimise …

When using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …

… processes of farmers who use minimal or no drench is required. This information will be key to informing the B+LNZ long-term research strategy into parasite management including education and communication, research, and potential … for drench purchase and administration.  Benefit to farmers/industry This information will be key to informing the B+LNZ long-term research strategy into parasite management including education and communication, research, and potential …

… B+LNZ released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector. … Download the full … markets, and there is low consumer awareness of New Zealand’s natural farming systems. That’s why the action that B+LNZ and the sector has taken to develop and activate the global origin brand and red meat story and develop a National …

… the organisation’s vision of ‘Profitable farmers, thriving farming communities, valued by all New Zealanders’. … B+LNZ's recently refreshed Farm Excellence Strategy will be used to inform the design of the organisation’s Farming … with farmers and farming groups including Farmer Councils, the Strategy puts structure and discipline within B+LNZ to determine the information and extension needs of sheep and beef farmers operating in an increasingly complex …

… Find out more about other issues B+LNZ advocates on, on behalf of our farmers, to ensure our sector can remain productive, innovative and sustainable in …

… Catchments  (PDF, 1.73MB) Other resources are available on the Hawkes Bay Regional Council website .  Download the B+LNZ factsheet on the TANK Plan (PDF, 1.39MB) We also provided a B+LNZ submission template (WORD, 189KB) to make a submission on the plan and be heard. Stages involved Submissions due 14 …