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Previous research has shown that sowing a catch crop can reduce nitrate leaching losses by as much as 40%, as well as improving nitrogen use efficiency and farmers’ profitability. This project aimed to upscale this previous applied research into working winter crop rotations in Canterbury and Southland and adapt it to the various soil and climatic conditions. … Background The use of catch crops is recognised as a potential tool to help reduce farmers’ nitrate leaching losses but without good …

… farming families. Please don’t hesitate to seek assistance. Below is a list of ideas, resources and decision-support tools to consider, to help you and your staff manage the dry. Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at …

… be setting up the following new initiatives:   Supporting farmers to learn with other farmers adapting and adopting tools, technology and management systems through small group learning in B+LNZ-led Focus and Innovation groups  Setting up … and innovation Working across the sector and internationally on sheep, beef and dairy-beef genetics research and tools to maintain our world-leading position.  Highlighting farm system and tech opportunities and showing the value of practical tools and research that will increase profitability and sustainability.  Working to solve industry-wide animal health …

… 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 together. A key component of …

… Discover innovative solutions for parasite management, including targeted drenching, new diagnostic tools, and strategies to combat drench resistance, helping farmers improve livestock productivity. … Transforming parasite …

… Facial Eczema Impacts (EFEI) programme, a seven-year initiative with a $20.75 million investment aimed at developing tools and solutions for farmers to successfully manage FE. … Introduction  Facial Eczema (FE) is a severe and costly … cases of FE. Developing a cost-effective animal friendly test to identify FE tolerant animals. Investigate new tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE e.g. diagnostic tests (fungus and toxin), optimal pasture mixes, biocontrol … researchers, veterinarians, extension specialists, rural professionals and industry experts we will develop practical tools and solutions for farmers to manage FE.  The programme, overseen by a governance group, is being funded 60 percent …

… Everything you need to know about feed quantity, quality and allocation, with B+LNZ tools and guides for feed planning. … Please contact B+LNZ's resources team at resources@beeflambnz.com  to request …

… for managing internal parasites, helping to address the growing issue of drench resistance. Improved management: Tools and strategies from Wormwise and B+LNZ resources will support better decision-making and more effective parasite …

The Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) was a collaborative programme that brought together partners from across the red meat sector to help our industry become more profitable, confident and productive. … The RMPP programme ended on 31 March 2021. About the programme Industry and Government partnered through the Primary Growth Partnership programme to invest in a $65 million initiative to develop, test and introduce new ideas, technology and ways of working. RMPP was made up of farmers via …

… research and extension to reduce the impact of dench resistance and optimise the use of drenches and other management tools to minimise impacts on cattle production genetics research and tools to maximise the value dairy farmers can capture from the use of beef genetics  collaborating with other industry …