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… ambitious to compensate for the rest of the world’s actions not being on track to keep warming below 1.5 degrees.    B+LNZ’s response   B+LNZ provided a submission on behalf of farmers to highlight the inequity of the approach the Commission took. Our …

… and goats. Infected animals are destroyed to halt the spread of the infection. … Last updated June 2025 Need to know B+LNZ is now part of an Operational Agreement between the agricultural sector and the Government on foot and mouth disease readiness and response, following a sheep and beef farmer vote to approve B+LNZ joining the agreement. Keeping foot and mouth disease out of New Zealand is still the number one priority but the …

… we’ve also had numerous meetings with the Climate Change Commission, academics and officials about these issues.  B+LNZ calls for critical changes in methane approach in Zero Carbon Bill (May 2019) Beef + Lamb New Zealand will continue to … villains – article in NZ Herald (October 2021) Beef + Lamb New Zealand reacts to Global Methane Pledge (November 2021) B+LNZ says split gas approach key to climate targets (November 2021) Explainer: metrics in B+LNZ’s GHG Calculator …

… advance. … Following the Government’s recent announcement of amendments to Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) regulations, B+LNZ has produced factsheets explaining what these changes mean for farmers. This factsheet on Intensive Winter Grazing … information, this table contains links to intensive winter grazing information and contacts for each regional council . B+LNZ has rolled out the stand alone Forage Cropping Management module as part of the B+LNZ Farm Plan to help you build …

… the Performance Plus Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a … farms saw an average lift in productivity of 26%, despite the programme spanning a drought. What is our role? B+LNZ provides information and tools for the programme while FOMA manages the process of bringing all the various elements …

Looking 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 …

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 …

… B+LNZ supports farmers throughout New Zealand on plan changes and other relevant consultations.  … Regional policy work …

… process with fellow farmers and industry experts to help shape the future of forage and farm system adaptation.  B+LNZ project lead Suzi Keeling, Head of Science and Research  Farmers involved About 40 farmers participating. Research …

… Before each General Election, B+LNZ works with the Meat Industry Association (MIA) to present the red meat sector’s priorities to all political parties.   … revenues and increase jobs.   It is sent to every Member of Parliament and relevant officials and forms the basis of B+LNZ’s advocacy in an election year.   … Manifesto …