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… Protecting New Zealand's iconic flora and fauna is integral to the future of farming and the Government is consulting on how it can protect New Zealand's native biosecurity. … Update 25 July 2022 The … criteria by Element Environmental and the 2020 submission by B+LNZ and DINZ) are also on the right of this page. Find out more about the consultation on the Ministry for the Environment website . B+LNZ continues to work on raising awareness …

… The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of introducing refugia into a lamb finishing operation that had a … the next farm their stock traveled to. The project enabled them to reduce cost and gain efficiencies by cutting out ineffective quarantine drenches, improved the relationship between breeding and finishing farms and showed a start to … 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 …

… The Department of Conservation (DOC) is leading the development of a new biodiversity strategy. A consultation on the proposed strategy closed 22 September 2019. … New Zealand’s last biodiversity strategy laid out actions to protect our nature until the end of 2019. The new strategy will set a vision and guide our biodiversity …

… In May–June 2022 the Government consulted on a draft National adaptation plan. … This plan sets out what the Government intends to do over … to work with us further to prepare farmers with practical tools and solutions. Read our submission (PDF, 508KB) Find out more If you have any questions about the submission contact Madeline Hall . Find the consultation information on the …

… groups identify key issues impacting local production and farm performance and select a farmer and facilitator. The group then develops and implements a business plan and 3-4 year monitoring plan. Local agribusiness people are on hand to support monitor farmers throughout the process, including vets, consultants, farmers, scientists, financiers and processors, as well as B+LNZ. Monitor farms … a single farm provides other local farmers with a wealth of practical and proven information to take home and use. Find out more Contact your local extension manager for more information about what's happening in your region. … Monitor Farms …

… We partnered with the Federation of Maori Authorities' (FOMA) to launch the Performance Plus Mixed Livestock programme across 20 farms … 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 development pilot carried out on the East Coast by the Tairawhiti Land Development Trust. Participating farms saw an average lift in productivity of …

… is funded by farmers through commodity levies paid on all sheep, beef and dairy cattle processed in New Zealand. Find out more about the strategies that guide our levy investment, what the current levies are and how farmers can have a say on the continuation of levies. This section also contains the Red …

… is a matter of major interest or concern for sheep and beef producers.  If you want to propose a remit, you should read the following documents before completing the remit form.   … Annual reports Our annual report is published in February … For a hard copy, please contact us . 2024 Annual Report … Constitution The Constitution is a formal document that sets out the rules for running our organisation. … Commodity Levies Meat Order 2021 The Commodity Levies Meat Order 2021 is the Order in Council that sets out the process behind the sheepmeat and beef levies. … Directors’ Independent Remuneration Committee Terms of References …

… Find out more about B+LNZ’s farm planning approach and access key resources. … About Farm Planning B+LNZ’s farm planning approach is designed to help you: ensure the sustainability and profitability of your business by adapting to climate change, understanding and managing your greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the health of your soil, freshwater and biodiversity meet emerging consumer and regulatory requirements provide an …

… project introduces a new approach by establishing an annual ryegrass crop within standing maize fields before the maize is harvested.  … Background This proof-of-concept project explores an innovative agricultural practice designed to harness the dual benefits of growing additional winter feed for lamb fattening while protecting the soil from winter weather.   This project introduces a new approach by establishing an annual ryegrass crop within …