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  • Market insight and consumer research

    … In a global context the New Zealand beef and lamb sector is unique, we have an export profile like no other (more than 90 per cent of our sheepmeat and beef goes …

  • New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy

    … next 50 years. DOC held a public consultation on Te Koiroa o te Koiora from 5 August until 22 September 2019. Beef + Lamb New Zealand's feedback on the discussion document B+LNZ supports the general intent and purpose of the proposed New …

  • Foot and mouth disease

    Foot and mouth disease causes painful lesions on cloven-hoofed animals including sheep, cattle, pigs 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 …

  • Drought resources

    … Beef + Lamb New Zealand has a number of resources to help manage extremely dry weather conditions. While no one can make it rain, …

  • Catch the rain

    Farmer-led research trials to test and refine management practices that boost soil water infiltration and resilience, sharing knowledge with fellow farmers.  … Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and unseasonal dry spells in New Zealand. These weather extremes are putting more strain on farmers, adding to the challenges of managing volatile supply chains and market prices.  To enhance farm resilience to these …
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    Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector

    Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector …
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    Refugia

    The term ‘Refugia’ can be really confusing! The outcome we want is to stop your farm from becoming dominated by drench-resistant worms. Using Refugia means leaving some worms free to breed without ‘screening’ by drench. There are various ways to achieve this.  … What is Refugia? The term Refugia means a worm population that can reproduce without being exposed to drenching.  Keeping a population (or refuge) of drench-susceptible worms on the farm can slow the build-up of parasites resistant (R) …

  • Livestock parasite management learning groups

    Internal parasites and drench resistance are serious threats to livestock production. To help farmers, B+LNZ Research has launched livestock parasite management groups across the country to promote best practices and improve control strategies.  … Background Internal parasitic diseases limit livestock production and affect animal health and welfare. Drenches are failing on an increased number of farms with farmers needing support to increase their knowledge and confidence in parasite management …

  • Tertiary education and study

    … a number of tertiary education and study options on offer to support your career in the sheep and beef sector. … Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has proudly supported agricultural education, including  annual award at both Massey and Lincoln …

  • Climate change policy globally

    … research and our view of the policy implications   The full Macaulay Jones report (PDF, 2.8 MB) Last updated: December 2024   … Climate change policy globally …