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… on-farm and has determined key factors that need to be considered for the successful application of helicropping. B+LNZ investment This was a three-year project with investment by B+LNZ of $105,000 over the duration. Outputs Farmer events Five field days throughout the project. Popular press articles …

… to be on sheep and beef farms and is likely playing a vital, but often unheralded role in supporting biodiversity. B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor reflects that “This is a great acknowledgement  for our farmers and the work they’re doing as stewards … been able to develop evidence to back their passionate voices”. The report, commissioned by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), was undertaken by Professor Norton from the University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry, who, supported by …

… strategies to reverse triple drench resistance. Timeline and investment This was a six-month study with investment by B+LNZ of $10,000 over the duration. Partners This project was carried out by Inside New Zealand Ltd, PGG Wrightson, South Wairarapa Vets and funded by B+LNZ and Silver Fern Farms. Project leads : Renee Hogg (Inside New Zealand Ltd) and Andrew Dowling (PGG Wrightson). …

… genetic resistance in livestock, and new treatment technologies to reduce the negative impacts of ectoparasites. B+LNZ Project Lead Mhairi Sutherland, Senior Scientist – Animal Health and Welfare Research. Provider B+LNZ. Expected end date November 2024. … Ectoparasites in sheep and beef cattle …

Direct contact between a healthy animal and an infected animal is the most common way for pests and diseases to spread, therefore managing livestock movements and the introduction of new animals is particularly important. … NAIT and traceability The National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme links people, property and livestock in New Zealand. The scheme provides traceability for individual animals, enhancing New Zealand's ability to respond quickly if there is a biosecurity …

… process with fellow farmers and industry experts to help shape the future of forage and farm system adaptation.  B+LNZ project lead Suzi Keeling, Head of Science and Research  Farmers involved About 40 farmers participating. Research …

… beast mouth cattle beast mouth cattle beast hoof sheep foot sheep mouth (severe case) sheep mouth (mild/moderate case) B+LNZ’s role The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading NZ’s preparedness for a potential FMD outbreak. B+LNZ is working closely with MPI to ensure every practical step is taken to prevent FMD entering the country. MPI has …

… income through lamb fattening on land that would otherwise remain fallow, improving overall farm productivity.  B+LNZ project lead Suzi Keeling, Head of Science and Research. Farmers involved McLanachan family. Expected end date …

The more you know about how worms live and breed, the easier it is to mitigate the harm they cause. Here we look at the stages of the worm life cycle – there are ways our management can interrupt this cycle to reduce worm challenge to susceptible stock.  … Animals eat worm larvae with pasture. Larvae like to live close to the base of the pasture, in moisture and away from sunlight. After a larva is eaten, its takes about 21 days to become an adult worm that can lay eggs and continue the cycle. …

… changes.  Evaluating the practicality, potential inconvenience, and realistic timeline for implementing changes.  B+LNZ Project Lead Suzi Keeling, Head of Science and Research  Farmers involved Six farms have provided their time and data …