Displaying items by tag: BLNZ
Drench resistance a growing problem
Triple drench resistance is present on a number of sheep farms Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Wormwise is dealing with.
Sheep and beef farmers approve M. bovis levy
Sheep and beef farmers have agreed to proceed with a new Biosecurity levy for Mycoplasma Bovis response.
Farmers urged to submit on carbon bill
Both DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ are urging farmers to have their say on the proposed Zero Carbon Bill by July 16.
Bovis beef levy garners interest
With submissions due to close this week, Beef + Lamb NZ says it is pleased with the number of responses from farmers on its proposed biosecurity levy increase.
Band tillage machine designed to cut fodder beet establishment costs
Many agricultural contractors use off-the-shelf machinery to deliver their services, but others ingeniously modify such gear or design bespoke implements to fulfil a particular need.
Brexit: trick or treat for NZ?
Organisations representing New Zealand’s largest food and beverage exporters are calling on Britain and the European Union to work with NZ and honour existing WTO tariff rate quotas.
What’s worrying farmers?
Brexit delay gives more time
Beef + Lamb NZ is pleased the UK got an extension for Brexit, says Esther Guy-Meakin, BLNZ’s manager, international trade.
Biosecurity levy increase for red meat farmers
Sheep and beef farmers are being asked to pay a biosecurity levy of $2/head of cattle, an increase of $1.55/head on the original levy.