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… This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in New Zealand. … Background On average, flocks within New Zealand … these losses likely occur within 3-5 days of lambing. The factors impacting lamb survival appears to be multi-factorial and complex.  This project aims to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with increasing lamb survival in … and help address the challenge of lamb survival. B+LNZ project lead Mhairi Sutherland, Senior Scientist – Animal Health and Welfare Research. Farmer involvement Farmers, including 3 FRAG members, attended the workshop. . Provider …

… of your total worm population (85 to 95%!) lives on pasture – as L3 larvae. The rest are: In the soil – a few larvae and eggs. In dung pats – eggs and developing larvae. Inside your animals – as juvenile worms, adults and eggs. Think of your farm as a worm iceberg. Killing worms at the very top (inside your animals) is part of controlling …

… Ewe losses, especially during lambing, are a major source of economic cost for sheep farmers. Research from Massey and Lincoln Universities in 2021 revealed that ewe losses can range from 2.2% to 16% annually, with two-thirds of these … How will this be achieved? An established bio-economic model that can simulate the interaction between biological and economic factors on-farms will be used to accurately project changes in profitability due to variations in sheep flock … on cost-effective strategies to mitigate ewe losses. B+LNZ Project Lead Mhairi Sutherland, Senior Scientist – Animal Health and Welfare Research. Farmer involvement Data was collected from 20 farms (North and South Island). Provider Anne …

… B+LNZ released an extensive report on alternative proteins and its implications for the red meat sector. … Download the full Alternative Proteins report  (PDF, 17.89 MB) Download … Report  (PDF, 3.1 MB) We commissioned the study to better understand the shifts in food, food production technology and consumer trends and distinguish the hype from reality. The report shows alternative proteins are likely to become a … significant investment and demand for manufacturing alternative proteins, including concerns about industrial farming, health and the environment, offer us a chance to differentiate New Zealand red meat internationally. It’s vital we …

… Waikato Plan Change 1 (PC1) will set rules for agricultural land use in the Waikato and Waipā catchments. This page contains the latest information on PC1.   … Note : B+LNZ is involved in Environment Court … page will be updated as the Court process allows.  Overview  Waikato Regional Council (WRC) first notified PC1 in 2016, and following a Council Hearing, the decision of PC1 was released in April 2020.   The release of new national policies … exclusion regulations, Freshwater Farm Plan regulations, National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management [NPSFM] and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater [NESF]) and the Government’s Overseer report have caused delays to the …

… with farmers to identify the most critical priorities B+LNZ should focus on to achieve our vision of thriving sheep and beef farmers, now and into the future.    Our renewed focuses   Based on farmer feedback, the 2024–27 strategy:  is focused on farm business … tools and research that will increase profitability and sustainability.  Working to solve industry-wide animal health issues like facial eczema and internal parasites.  Working on research into climate adaptation and mitigation and …