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… Every lamb counts. Improving lamb survival means more lambs, less waste and more success. … In these resources you’ll find tips, tricks, advice, other farmers’ experience and research findings that might make a difference for you.   B+LNZ provide ‘Growing Great Lambs’ workshops, keep an eye … groups, made up of 8–12 farming businesses, will meet three to four times a year to discuss real on-farm challenges and opportunities. Limited spots are available locally – ​​ register your interest here .​ Please contact B+LNZ's …

… B+LNZ runs its own high-profile awards that celebrate the people, innovation, technologies and farming systems that make New Zealand’s grass-based red meat industry world-leading.  The Awards was held on 10 …

… Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms throughout the North Island; with funding support from B+LNZ, Te Puni Kokiri and the Ministry for Primary Industries. … About the programme The programme was born out of a seven-year economic … 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 the programme is developing skills and knowledge in both the farm and governance teams that oversee these farms.  The system is based on farm management …

… covering topics of national interest to farmers such as Essential Freshwater Policy, the Emission’s Trading Scheme and an update on Taste Pure Nature, which have proven very popular and will continue in the long-term. We want to hear from you Are there any specific topics you would like to hear about as part of our National Webinar Series? Let us know via the button below with your suggested topics and keep an eye on our Events Calendar for the next update as part of this series.  SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK AND WEBINAR …

… B+LNZ is funded and directed by farmers via commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. … We invest your levies in programmes designed to support a confident sector with improved farm productivity, profitability and performance. Your levy goes on targeted programmes that deliver real results – on the farm, in the market, and at the …

… in Farming Award is the premier award for Māori in agriculture. … About the awards The Ahuwhenua Trophy acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in the New Zealand pastoral sector and is open to Māori farming properties either owned individually, or managed by Māori Trusts and Incorporations in New Zealand. Each year the award alternates between beef and sheep farms and dairy farms, with 2017 …

… initiative introduced into the extension programme as part of B+LNZ’s refreshed strategy.  These are topic focused, and outcomes driven, providing farmers’ the opportunity to learn from other members and subject matter experts. These groups are deliberately kept small to ensure everyone gets a chance to share insights and learn from each other.  What is a Focus Group?  These are small group learning environments with a specific area of …

… to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers through regional council plans and other rules.   This page contains all you need to know about:  what’s being consulted on B+LNZ’s views where you can … What’s being consulted on  The consultation covers national direction instruments across four packages:  Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing Growth.  Proposals include changes to freshwater policy frameworks that councils use when setting targets, timeframes and rules; and changes to national rules such as stock exclusion, wetlands and water storage.     For further information …

… Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer-owned, industry organisation representing New Zealand's sheep and beef farmers. We invest farmer levies in programmes that grow the sheep and beef industry and provide sustainable returns now and for future generations. … About …

… Learn about the important worm species of cattle – effects on the animal, seasonal pattern, diagnosis, treatment and prevention strategies.  … For information on lungworm and liver fluke, please see:  Tapeworm liver fluke and lungworm . … Common worms in cattle …