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Consider early weaning when feed is tight

… Consider early weaning when feed is tight …
22 October 2025
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Making every tonne of supplementary feed count

… turning spring surpluses into supplementary feed, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s “Making every … Making every tonne of supplementary feed count …
06 October 2026
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Californian thistle research and best practice

The results of long-term research have proven something New Zealand farmers have suspected for years - mowing in the rain helps to keep Californian thistle under control. This Beef + Lamb New …
Podcast

Tom Fraser: Tactics for Tight Times

… us to discuss options for managing times when feed supply is tight on farm be it through … Tom refers to, check out our website. Feed planning Body condition scoring Extreme …
User guide

FeedSmart User Guide

… A step-by-step guide to using B+LNZ’s FeedSmart tool, covering how to calculate livestock feed requirements, allocate pasture and crops, … create feed budgets, and make informed feed-planning decisions for sheep and beef farming …
Factsheet

Broadleaf weed control in emerging Subterranean Clover

One way to achieve a high sub clover content pasture is to establish a pure sward and then allow it to set seed. Grass (e.g. cocksfoot) can be overdrilled the following autumn. However, sub clover is …
Learning module

Farm Planning introduction: mapping and understanding your resources

… This module will help you: Recognise why planning is important and understand what the planning process looks like Recognise how you … module was funded by the MPI Integrated Farm Planning Accelerator Fund. …
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Planning ahead for next year’s winter forage crops

… New Zealand is encouraging farmers to start planning ahead for next year’s winter forage … Planning ahead for next year’s winter forage …
19 August 2025
Video

Mowing in the rain helps control Californian thistle

The results of long-term research have proven something New Zealand farmers have suspected for years - mowing in the rain helps to keep Californian thistle under control. This Beef + Lamb New …
Podcast

Break Feed: Thriving Farming Women, with Loshni Manikam

… 'Break Feeds' are short podcasts from Beef + Lamb New … Break Feed: Thriving Farming Women, with Loshni …