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Soil sensors in the living room – how science keeps going during lockdown
Although New Zealand’s still in COVID-19 lockdown, it hasn’t stopped scientists at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research...
New analysis on meat processing capacity released
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service and the Meat Industry Association have released an assessment of processing...
Establishing the priorities in your farm system this autumn
We are now halfway through autumn and the focus needs to be on next season – not fixated on the one that is almost...
Setting legumes up for spring
Attention to the management of forage legumes now will pay dividends in spring when high-quality feed is required to...
New research indicates NZ’s sheep and beef greenhouse gas emissions have been overstated
AgResearch has developed a more accurate calculation of the nitrous oxide emissions from sheep, beef and dairy...
B+LNZ Annual Meeting successfully held via livestream
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) successfully held its Annual Meeting via livestream on Wednesday 8 April after the...
B+LNZ face-to-face events suspended until 30 September
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has made the decision to continue to suspend any...
Podcasts for tight times
Drought and the COVID-19 lockdown are adding further complexity to sheep and beef farm systems, but there are practical...
Sector wide launch of feed budgeting service for farmers
Climatic challenges coupled with significantly reduced processing capacity due to the COVID-19 crisis has farmers in...
Watch the recorded livestreamed B+LNZ Ltd Annual Meeting 2020
As a consequence of the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ) will now be holding its Annual...
How to sell stock in an uncertain world
Agribusiness consultant Rob Macnab from Total Ag outlines alternative stock selling platforms in the wake of the closure...
Further information on M. bovis programme during Alert Level 4 lock-down
The M. bovis programme is continuing to operate as an essential service under the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Once it rains …. what happens to my grass?
Stock have generally done well in the dry conditions this year because feed quality in the desiccated pastures has been...
Mycoplasma bovis, TB and NAIT programmes during the COVID-19 lock-down
Given the critical importance of the country’s primary sector, the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme and...
Careful management of drought-affected pastures after rain
As drought-ravaged pastures respond to moisture it is important farmers resist the temptation to graze any green growth...
A new Associate Director joins Beef + Lamb New Zealand Board
Wairarapa farmer Kate Wyeth has been appointed this year’s Associate Director on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Board of...
B+LNZ welcomes Waikato Plan Change One decision and encourages Government to reflect in Essential Freshwater proposals
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the Waikato Plan Change One decision for the Waikato and Waipa catchments to...
Southland sheep and beef Action Group put learnings into action
Sheep and beef farmer Brendon Hargest is already making changes on-farm as a result of being part of a Red Meat Profit...
Hogget mating needs to be flexible option
Feed resources could be tight in many areas this winter so hogget mating needs to be carefully considered to ensure the...