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  • Red Meat Profit Partnership

    … 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 …

  • Taste Pure Nature origin brand

    … 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 …

  • Genetics

    … 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 …
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    Preparing for winter

    … 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 is …

  • Protecting our soils

    … 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 …

  • Wholesale LUC carbon farming

    … for the significant plantings they undertake on their land – farmers can register eligible forests into the ETS and B+LNZ has worked hard to get a wider range of vegetation recognised for sequestration. We also acknowledge a range of policy … response to concerns but none of these will effectively address the issue. This continues to be a key area of focus for B+LNZ. We work with other industry groups such as Federated Farmers and DairyNZ to ensure we’re aligned. We also work with …

  • Ectoparasites in sheep and beef cattle

    … 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. …

  • Research papers and additional tools

    … The Wormwise Handbook and other B+LNZ parasite management tools, and a list of scientific literature for those who really like to delve into the detail.  … Wormwise handbook  (PDF, 4.3MB) – or request a printed copy Request a Wormwise workshop in your area:  Contact your B+LNZ extension manager Podcast with Dr Dave Leathwick : covering good management practice for internal parasites and …

  • National bottom lines

    … 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 …

  • Catch crops for reduced nitrate leaching

    … leaching losses after winter forage grazing. Timeline and investment This was a three-year project with investment by B+LNZ of $30,000 over the duration. Outputs Farmer events Three field days throughout the programme Popular press articles … is a Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Farming Fund project led by Lincoln Agritech and co-funded by MPI, B+LNZ, Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Ravensdown, Agricom, Luisetti Seeds with in-kind support from Craigmore Farms, Dairy …