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- … FITT was a B+LNZ initiative to improve farm profitability. It offered funding for groups of sheep and cattle farmers to trial new approaches or farming systems. … How FITT works Farmers within a region or district were encouraged to get together and apply for funding for a project to address a local problem or opportunity. Suitable projects The project must have immediate and relevant application on-farm. The emphasis must be on developing practical systems to solve immediate farming problems …
- … a place on any Rural Leaders programme starting in 2026 for six livestock farmers to advance their leadership skills and impact on the sector. Scholarship benefits A contribution of $4,000 towards the recipient's chosen Rural Leaders programme (programmes listed on their website ) Access to a unique, dynamic environment combining practical and real-life examples A new network and exposure to industry leaders and strategic influencers Leadership tools and skills to apply personally and to your …
- … B+LNZ supports sheep and beef farmers to protect and enhance New Zealand's unique indigenous biodiversity. Farmers are passionate kaitiaki or guardians of the land, and B+LNZ's advocates for policies that enable farmers to protect and restore on-farm biodiversity within their farming …
- … The objectives of this project were to quantify the benefits of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system. … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot studies at two sites: Mataiwhetu Station – a summer wet property Otorohaea – a summer dry property. The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early autumn (depending on the farm) but was rotationally grazed after the deferred period for the …
- … 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 …
- … calf-rearing methods – artificial rearing versus suckling from dams until weaning – on milk production, reproduction, and calf development. … This project is set out to compare the effects of different calf-rearing methods on milk production, reproduction, and calf development. Specifically, it will assess dairy heifer calves that are either reared artificially or allowed to … systems comparing these rearing methods. This study aims to fill this gap by examining calf growth rates, behaviour, and economic impacts, including effects on total milk production and post-partum recovery. Benefits to farmers Enhanced …
- Page… Learn about when you should administer a quarantine drench, what to use, and importantly – what to do afterwards! … ensure you don’t make this worse by importing worms with nastier genetics than the ones already there! Bought-in lambs and calves represent the biggest risk of importing drench-resistant worms, but those buying in replacement ewes of unknown … classes are highly effective. Maybe Beef weaners from cow breeding system (these are generally low drench use systems and have low risk of developing resistant worms). Cattle in the 1 year – 2 year age group with a history of high drench …
- … Rabobank People and Development Award winner: Agri-Women’s Development Trust Finalists: • Coadette Lowe • NZ Rural Leadership Trust … Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the 2022 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards held on Thursday 29 September at Napier War Memorial, celebrating the people and technologies that make New Zealand’s red meat sector world-leading. … See the full 2022 winner list and read the media release here . Watch the 2022 B+LNZ Awards showreel here . 2022 B+LNZ Award winners …
- … This project aims to improve the quality of dairy beef calves in the industry by identifying and enabling widespread use of superior bulls for dairy beef. … Bulls of all breeds can be submitted for entry and dairy farmers and dairy beef finishers will be able to see which bulls perform the best across the range of trait data collected. The …
- … B+LNZ is funded and directed by farmers via commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. … 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 policy table. A key part of our strategic plan involves building a stronger presence in the regions to help us …