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… calf-rearing methods – artificial rearing versus suckling from dams until weaning – on milk production, reproduction, and calf development.  … Background This project is set out to compare the effects of different calf-rearing methods on milk production, reproduction, and calf development. Specifically, it will assess dairy heifer calves that are either reared artificially or allowed to … systems comparing these rearing methods. This study aims to fill this gap by examining calf growth rates, behaviour, and economic impacts, including effects on total milk production and post-partum recovery. Benefits to farmers Enhanced …

… best choice with ease.   nProve is a multi-species tool, updated monthly, that allows farmers to easily search for ram and bull options on one platform. Using a series of buttons and slider scales, you can customise what you are looking for in your bull or ram team. Then, with a simple click of a … beef calves in a dairy system. It includes three new beef cattle indexes: Maternal (NZ$Maternal),Terminal (NZ$Terminal) and Beef-on-Dairy (NZ$BeefxDairy), developed specifically for NZ’s farming systems by B+LNZ Genetics. nProve Sheep Looking …

… The main findings from this project showed that helicropping can be undertaken and utilised in a way that minimises environment risks. … The overall project objective was to define the role of helicropping in crop establishment and pasture renewal including:  • methodology  • where best undertaken  • identification of risks (particularly at grazing)  • risk mitigation (catch crop, cover crops, sediment bunds and runoff barriers). The project harnesses learnings from existing knowledge gained by the industry (particularly farmers …

… Kellogg Rural Leadership programme is a modern delivery platform designed to expand scholars’ ‘contextual intelligence’ and the critical thinking required for effective leadership. … To apply for this scholarship, please complete the online … form by Monday 7 October, 2024. … The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme has been developing leaders for the rural and agri-food sector since 1979.  … The six-month course includes 18 days of programmed content delivered in three residential-based phases. Scholars complete a research report during the programme and this work is presented at the end of the programme.  Find out more about the course format and the topics covered on …

… updates, helping you identify the ideal time to begin monitoring on your farm. This service also offers management tips and links to additional information. … Beef + Lamb New Zealand is proud to lead the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts (EFEI) programme, a seven-year initiative with a $20.75 million investment aimed at developing tools and solutions for farmers to successfully manage FE. … Introduction  Facial Eczema (FE) is a severe and costly disease that has impacted New Zealand livestock farmers and their animals for over 100 years, costing an …

… B+LNZ runs its own high-profile awards that celebrate the people, innovation, technologies and farming systems that make New Zealand’s grass-based red meat industry world-leading.  The Awards was held on 10 …

… This project will evaluate a range of catch crop species and establishment techniques to reduce sediment and surface flow losses following the winter grazing of forage crops.  Trials will be carried out on hill country in the Hawkes Bay and Horizons regions, but the systems developed will provide spill-over benefits to all farming regions and terrains …

… Find out more about B+LNZ’s mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector.    … To be a Korowai of support and advocacy for our Māori levy payers as well as the wider Red Meat sector .  ‘Waiho I te toipoto, Kaua I te toiroa’ , … not far apart’   Our mahi in the Māori agribusiness sector covers a range of areas including:  providing information and support – we work on the ground where needed, run wānanga and hui, and collaborate across the sector, with a strong focus on farm system outcomes that look at all aspects of the …

… Growing demand for skilled workers in the primary industries has led B+LNZ to team up with St Paul’s Collegiate School and help create New Zealand’s first Agribusiness curriculum for secondary school students. … Agribusiness at St Paul’s exposes students to the wide range of skills required and the opportunities available in the primary sector up to and beyond the farm gate. It is offered at NCEA Levels 2 and 3 and has been designed for students who excel in science and …

… 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 open to Māori farming properties either owned individually, or managed by Māori Trusts and Incorporations in New Zealand. Each year the award alternates between beef and sheep farms and dairy farms, with 2017 …