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… The objectives of this project were to quantify the benefits of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in … studies at two sites:    Mataiwhetu Station – a summer wet property    Otorohaea – a summer dry property.   The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early autumn (depending on the farm) but … deferred period, so dry matter production was similar in both over the experimental period. FARMAX modelling carried out on one of the farm sites showed there was an 8% increase in total farm and per-hectare gross margins when 15% of the …

… will undergo monthly FEC (Faecal Egg Count) and larval culture testing from October to May. Expressions of interest for the 2025 – 26 season are now open. King Country – one of our youngest sheep collectors. Photo credit: Cathryn Peacocke. … This study will assess the prevalence and contributing factors of facial eczema (FE) across New Zealand over three seasons (2023–2026).  Up to … to help tackle this disease together and help improve management strategies.  Background This study aims to assess the prevalence and factors contributing to Facial Eczema (FE) across New Zealand, addressing crucial gaps in our …

… are a range of approaches being followed by countries to reduce agricultural emissions.   Our farmers are committed to the environment and are making substantial investments and progress. While we acknowledge there’s an expectation that … to reinforce our positions and will keep working to ensure that what farmers are being asked to do is fair, not out of step internationally, and based on the latest science.   The report’s findings  The report found that every country … emissions but in very different ways.   One of the key implications of this research is that New Zealand is out of step globally in looking to put a price on agricultural emissions from food production.   Rather than pricing …

… plans, intensive winter grazing changes, and wetlands. This page contains information about consultations, announced by the Government in July and August 2021, as part of the Essential Freshwater work programme. Public feedback is being sought on a range of proposed changes and approaches. … the rules due to specific regional conditions. Note that this consultation closed on Thursday 7 October. You can find out more in the factsheet B+LNZ developed:   The Government’s consultation on proposed changes to low-slope map for stock …

… A B+LNZ Focus Group is a small group learning initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy.  These are topic focused, and outcomes driven, providing farmers’ the opportunity to learn from other members and subject matter experts. These groups are deliberately kept small to ensure … environments with a specific area of on-farm business or performance topic focus.   Each group is a closed group for the duration, usually over two years with eight group days in total.  The group activity is designed to learn, identify …

… facts showing how New Zealand beef and lamb stacks up in terms of being: better for animals better for you better for the planet better for communities. We encourage you to check it out and help us bring some balance to conversations about food production.  … There’s growing public concern about how food is produced, and the environmental impact of red meat has been highlighted in a number of international reports. However, the international research doesn’t reflect New Zealand’s different and more sustainable farming methods. We realised we …

… best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished sources, offering a complete view of what works in different conditions.  The development of AgYields was supported by the T R Ellett Trust, and the data was contributed by the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. This database aims …