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Beef + Lamb New Zealand says that during the past year the country’s beef herd increased by 2.8% to 3.6 million head.

The Government’s announcement of $44 million to support freshwater improvement projects is welcomed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

You can treat facial eczema (FE) in various ways, but the only preventive measure is to breed for FE tolerance.

Mandatory country of origin labelling (MCoOL) can often be used as a measure that raises doubts about imports, says Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

Sheep and beef farmers are welcoming an additional $18 million in funding for biosecurity.

Confidence precedes investment, so if farmers are confident in the future and the information they are getting, they will invest, says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons.

The issue of death or serious injury from quad crashes never seems far from the headlines.

Ageing pregnancy in beef herds has advantages including pasture management, easier mob management and a more uniform crop of calves, says Dr David Moors, Franklin Vets.

Sheep and beef farmers have vastly improved their productivity since the 1990s, says Beef + Lamb NZ’s chief executive Sam McIvor.

WorkSafe New Zealand has clarified the circumstances in which it is acceptable to carry passengers on single-seat quad bikes, in consultation with Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb NZ, and DairyNZ.