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… 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 …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… and horticultural land occupy more than 40% of New Zealand, meaning there is significant pressure on farmers to manage the effects of their land use on water quality – and that includes managing stock near water. As well as the obvious action of keeping stock out of waterways this also involves management of the land near waterways or where there are transport pathways that could transport contaminants to water. … Benefits of keeping stock out of waterways As a farmer, keeping stock out of waterways has significant upside, including: Increased productivity – …

… A research model is evaluating the cumulative impact of farm system changes on greenhouse gas emissions and financial performance.  … Background Beef + … is exploring cost-effective strategies for improving livestock farming systems while reducing methane emissions. The project will use the PRISYM model, a research model, to analyse data from several sheep and beef farms, including one that also integrates …

… 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 …

… The Ahuwhenua Trophy – BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award is the premier award for Māori in agriculture. … About the awards The Ahuwhenua Trophy acknowledges and celebrates business excellence in the New Zealand pastoral sector and is … support this prestigious award and celebrate excellence and innovation in Māori farming. How to enter To enter and find out more, visit the Ahuwhenua Trophy website. … Ahuwhenua Trophy …