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… The Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc) exists to provide knowledge and tools for New Zealand farmers, so they can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector. … The PGgRc is funded by eight New Zealand agricultural sector partners and works in collaboration with the New Zealand Government. To find out more about the PGgRc and the projects they invest in visit the website: …

… 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. …

… This project aims to collate the relevant knowledge on ectoparasites as it relates to the New Zealand sheep and beef cattle sector and use this information to determine the current knowledge gaps and identify any … Background Ectoparasites such as lice, flies, ticks and mites are an important animal health challenge for our New Zealand livestock farmers. Ectoparasites are not the main threat to farm production from an animal health point of … and collaborations, and emerging risks (e.g. climate change, chemical resistance) related to ectoparasites that impact New Zealand livestock. How will this be achieved? A literature review and gap analysis will be conducted informed by …

… Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … farming practices and forages will best serve hill country farms and farmers into the future?  As a co-funder, the New Zealand Government requires the Hill Country Futures programme to deliver 50/50 environmental and social benefits, … the programme, there are four research strands – all contributing towards the overall objective of future proofing New Zealand’s hill country farms and rural communities: Development of a pathways – framework Landscape classification …

… With New Zealand’s trade situation constantly evolving and open and predictable market access being vital for the on-going success of our sector, Beef + Lamb New Zealand frequently contributes submissions to government consultations on trade policy. …

… About the awards The Ahuwhenua Trophy acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in the New Zealand pastoral sector and is open to Māori farming properties either owned individually, or managed by Māori Trusts and Incorporations in New Zealand. Each year the award alternates between beef and sheep farms and dairy farms, with 2017 being for Maori sheep and beef farmers. Our support Beef + Lamb New Zealand is proud to support this prestigious award and celebrate excellence and innovation in Māori farming. How to …

… and stock exclusion regulations relating to this consultation. FACTSHEET: B+LNZ & Federated Farmers’ assessment of the new essential freshwater rules –18 August 2020 (PDF, 711KB) WEBINAR RECORDING: B+LNZ’s Corina Jordan covers the new rules and answers questions – 24 August 2020 You can find the new rules here: National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 National Environmental Standards for Freshwater …

… Catch Crops interview on RNZ , listen in at 1.54' Scientific publications and conference proceedings FLRC Conference, “ New tillage technology to improve catch crop outcomes in Southland ” Resources Catch crop guidelines Partners This is a …

… B+LNZ provides submissions when the Government consults on its approach to New Zealand’s emissions budgets, which outline how the reductions required in the Climate Change Response Act will be met.  … a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its discussion document outlining the Government’s approach to New Zealand’s second emissions budget (ERP2) covering emissions reductions between 2026 and 2030.  Key points in our … GHG inventory – and we raised concerns about the lack of clarity on the pathway to implement tools and technology into New Zealand’s pastoral production systems.  Read our ERP2 submission here (PDF, 511KB) The first Emissions Reduction Plan …

… New Zealand scientists are conducting a ground-breaking research programme to explore the benefits of eating … This study is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ), the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Research Partnership Fund. For all the details on …