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… of parasites, or worms, to all classes of drench is a major concern in New Zealand farming systems. Intensive finishing and hogget grazing systems are at high risk of developing triple drench resistance, as are areas on farm predominately … drench resistance on farm. This project harnessed the power of relationships between a group of Wairarapa breeding and finishing properties, their vets and industry experts to have an in depth look at the impact lambs supplied from the group breeding properties had on a …

… 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 …

… Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Farmer Councils are a key sounding board for the organisation. They represent farmers and provide B+LNZ with advice to guide decision making and help communicate with farmers. … The chairs and deputy chairs of regional farmer councils form the National Farmer Council Executive. Find out who is on the National …

… Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand.  … Background:  AgYields ( www.agyields.co.nz ) is a comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. This platform helps you see which pastures and crops …

… 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 …

… B+LNZ collaborates with various partners to raise awareness about careers in the sheep and beef industry. We also strive to ensure that schools have the necessary resources and support to integrate sheep and beef case studies and information into their educational programmes. … Our focus is attracting students who are making …

… 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 …

… 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 is representing sheep and beef farmers’ interests in the Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms process. … The Government is proposing to replace … draft legislation were sought as part of the select committee process. Because what was released was so detailed and complex, and the submission period was short, B+LNZ made a submission on behalf of sheep and beef farmers. While we support the …

… focus on as they develop their policy platforms, to ensure the red meat sector can continue to grow export revenues and increase jobs.   It is sent to every Member of Parliament and relevant officials and forms the basis of B+LNZ’s advocacy in an election year.   … Manifesto …