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  • Consultation on updates to the code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle

    The Code of Welfare: Sheep and Beef Cattle sets out standards that must be achieved to meet obligations under the Animal Welfare Act 1999. It was last updated in 2018.     Update July 2025: consultation has now closed. Access B+LNZ’s consultation submission here (PDF,  792KB).    The new proposals take into account new technologies and updated science, and include new standards related to dairy sheep.   About the proposed code   The proposed code is broken into 10 parts:   General requirements …

  • National Adaption Plan Submission

    In May–June 2022 the Government consulted on a draft National adaptation plan. … This plan sets out what the Government intends to do over the next five years to prepare New Zealanders for the impacts of climate change such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. We were strongly aligned with DairyNZ in our views and asked the Government to work with us further to prepare farmers with practical tools and solutions. Read our submission (PDF, 508KB) Find out more If you have any …

  • nProve – online genetics tool

    … within nProve Sheep:  Dual purpose (maternal rams) have a ' Maternal Worth' figure (NZMW), based on Reproduction, Lamb Survival, Lamb Growth and Adult Size.  Terminal rams have a ' Terminal Worth' figure (NZTW), based on Lamb Survival, Lamb Growth and carcase Meat Yield. … nProve – online genetics tool …

  • B+LNZ Generation Next Programme

    … past graduates … Find out more For all overall queries, please email  generation.next@beeflambnz.com . … Saskia Rupp – 2024 graduate from the North Island intake … Ashley Sim – 2024 graduate from the Southern South Island intake … B+LNZ Generation Next Programme …

  • Lilian Harley

    … and regional plans (the rules).    … Certified Nutrient Management Advisor Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions Beef & Lamb Catchment Facilitator Trainer …

  • People and capability

    B+LNZ invests in and supports growing, training and retaining people in our sector. We do this by collaborating with others to extend our reach and make a greater impact. Our vision is to build a thriving sheep and beef farming community by enhancing retention, fostering leadership and celebrating success through robust training and education from day one to beyond year three.   Our people and capability workstream is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable workforce for the sheep and …
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    Alternative worm treatments

    A list of various papers on alternative options for worm control can be found at the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. A good local review is provided on Deer Industry New Zealand’s Deer Hub website (pages 63–74).  … A range of different ‘natural’ products, herbs and minerals are sometimes advocated as treatments or preventives for worm infections in livestock. This page is by no means a complete list. But here we review some commonly mentioned ones, and available …
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    Welsh MP sees carbon farming impact first-hand on NZ visit

    Welsh MP sees carbon farming impact first-hand on NZ visit …
    Welsh Conservative Party politician James Evans visits NZ

  • Sephrah Edwards

    … Hi, I am Beef+Lamb NZ's Northern North Island's Catchment Co-ordinator, I am here to connect and help co-ordinate farmers and local …

  • Grazeable shrubs for hill country

    This project aimed to understand how to better manage tagasaste (commonly known as tree lucerne) on-farm in the Hawkes’ Bay region and Taupō. … Field trials were carried out at three sites to assess the following: Seed germination and establishment of tagasaste. Forage production and nutritive value of tagasaste. Weed risk assessment for tagastaste. Production of grass and legume pasture species grown in pasture-tagasaste systems. Background There is huge potential growth for the sheep and beef …