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… planting another crop as soon as possible after your final grazing, you can capture those nutrients in the second crop and increase overall feed production from the paddock. This also protects the environment by reducing the risk of nitrogen … 40% in some soil types. 1. What soil type are you dealing with? Free draining soils – with a low water holding capacity and a small pore volume (e.g. stony soils) or soils with subsoil drainage (tile, mole, nova flow) – are most at risk of nitrogen loss through leaching, and are also the most suitable for catch crops. If you are dealing with heavy, wet, or water-logged soils the use of heavy …

… Advisory Group (FRAG) champions the critical role of research, guiding B+LNZ to ensure it is relevant, practical, and beneficial for farmers. Members serve as a vital link between B+LNZ, regional Farmer Councils (FC), and their communities, facilitating the flow of knowledge and insights. … Members Paul Crick (Chair) – Eastern North Island Andrew Kirk (Deputy Chair) Southern South Island  …

… comprised of B+LNZ, DairyNZ, DEEResearch, Grasslands Innovation (a joint venture between Grasslanz Technology and PGGW Seeds), Agriseeds, AgResearch and Dairy Australia. The board includes George Tatham, B+LNZ Farmer Director for the Eastern North Island. Forage … smart, sustainable forages to New Zealand, using plant biotechnologies to improve the productivity, sustainability and quality of New Zealand forages. Pastoral Genomics has developed tools to breed cultivars with smaller environmental …

… Working with others enables us to achieve more for the good of our farmers and our sector.  … Community partnerships …

… Invasive weeds, vermin and wild or feral animals are able to enter your farm unaided and spread pests and disease to your stock and paddocks. Vigilance and active management can mitigate these risks. … Recommended practices …

… B+LNZ makes consultation submissions on behalf of farmers, informed by farmer feedback, and supports farmers to have their say.  … Climate change consultations …

… scientists are conducting a ground-breaking research programme to explore the benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb. … This study is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ), the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Research Partnership Fund. For all the details on …

… B+LNZ has a number of resources that relate to animal welfare, and the key ones are listed here. For more information, search on the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub. … Resources Please contact …

… Explore our past research on pasture management, catch crops, grazeable shrubs, and soil protection, and discover practical solutions for building environmental resilience on your farm. … Past environmental resilience …

… We’re helping facilitate the development of rural leaders within the broader food and fibre sector, both through our internal initiatives and collaborative efforts with external partners. A key focus is empowering hands-on farmers to acquire technical …