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- … B+LNZ leads a range of programmes designed to deliver practical genetic insights and tools to New Zealand farmers. … These …
- … While we acknowledge there’s an expectation that further progress needs to be made in reducing agricultural emissions, B+LNZ is concerned about many of New Zealand’s current climate change policies. There is currently a narrative in New … in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Government intends to put a price on agricultural emissions by 2030, which B+LNZ has long argued against. What B+LNZ is doing We commissioned a scan of a cross-section of 16 international …
- AWDT is a critical partner to New Zealand's primary industries, its programmes developing the skills, capability and confidence of women. … The Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT) runs leadership programmes that aim to increase the pool of women with the skills and capability to govern and lead agricultural organisations. … Women play key roles in New Zealand farming partnerships and bring a wide range of skills to decision-making situations – but they hold just 6% of governance roles in the …
- … initiative to develop, test and introduce new ideas, technology and ways of working. RMPP was made up of farmers via B+LNZ, six meat processing companies, two banks and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Farmer investment, at around 30 percent of the total programme cost, was approved through New Zealand Meat Board and B+LNZ reserve funds. For every $1 of farmer investment, a further $2.33 of government and industry partner funding was …
- … B+LNZ supports New Zealand sheep and beef farmers by providing the genetic tools and information needed to make more … Over the past 30 years, 51 percent of productivity gains in sheep have come from genetic improvement underpinned by B+LNZ’s research and development. Learn about our programmes and how we help farmers select the right genetics for their …
- PageLooking out for the following can help you reduce unplanned pregnancies Drafting out male lambs from ewe lambs as the flock gets closer to sexual maturity (puberty). The age of puberty is influenced by breed, genetics, size (weight), nutrition, and season of birth. Ewe lambs can reach puberty as early as five months of age. It is recommended to draft any non-replacement ewe hoggets you plan to sale once they meet liveweights which increase their chances of conception (35–40kg). When shearing …
- … New Zealand’s country of origin beef and lamb marketing programme Taste Pure Nature was developed by B+LNZ and is now led by red meat processors and exporters. … About Taste Pure Nature Taste Pure Nature was developed in partnership with meat processors and farmers as part of B+LNZ’s Market Development programme and launched in 2019. It promoted the sustainability of New Zealand grass-fed beef …
- Page… some factors to consider: Feed planning – how many animals will this crop feed and for how long. Consider using the B+LNZ FeedSmart app. This app brings together a raft of variables to give farmers instant information on: the nutritional … over winter. If you would prefer face to face guidance on these or other environmental issues, you can attend one of B+LNZ's Forage Cropping or Farm Plan workshops. View the B+LNZ Events Calendar for upcoming dates. Why focus on wintering …
- … on-farm and has determined key factors that need to be considered for the successful application of helicropping. B+LNZ investment This was a three-year project with investment by B+LNZ of $105,000 over the duration. Outputs Farmer events Five field days throughout the project. Popular press articles …
- … genetic resistance in livestock, and new treatment technologies to reduce the negative impacts of ectoparasites. B+LNZ Project Lead Mhairi Sutherland, Senior Scientist – Animal Health and Welfare Research. Provider B+LNZ. Expected end date November 2024. … Ectoparasites in sheep and beef cattle …