Scene + Herd: Podcasts From Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Updates on the latest research being undertaken to enhance sheep and beef farm productivity from Dr Lydia Cranston (Massey University), Dr David Stevens (AgResearch) and Professor Derrick Moot (Lincoln University) Recording of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central Otago Farming for Profit Winter Webinar series, June 2023  

Tips and tricks for making your fertiliser spend go further, and how to increase nutrient use efficiency using new spreading technologies, from Dr Robert McBride (AgKnowledge) and Dr Ants Roberts (Ravensdown). Recording of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central Otago Farming for Profit Winter Webinar series, June 2023

(This podcast was first published on 3 July 2023 and has since been slightly edited to include the panel discussion). Recorded on a December 2022 webinar, Suzi Keeling, Sector Science Strategy Manager at Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), talks with Massey University Researchers Anne Ridler and Karen Hytten about a B+LNZ Research funded project that looked into the reasons why and how NZ farmers are reducing drench input in their farming systems. Ginny Dodunski, B+LNZ Wormwise Programme Manager also joined the webinar for a Q+A session facilitated by Suzi. For more information on good management practice, check out the B+LNZ Wormwise website: https://wormwise.co.nz/

The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Informing New Zealand Beef programme recently released the findings of a survey into what cattle traits were important to New Zealand’s beef farmers. Dr Jason Archer, B+LNZ Genetics’ Livestock Specialist and Sam Harburg, consultant at AbacusBio, discuss which traits were identified as highest priority by farmers and how the survey findings will inform the development of a genetic evaluation system for the industry. For more information, see www.blnzgenetics.com/informing-nz-beef

In the second of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to sheep and beef farmer Andrew Law about managing parasites on his farm in northern Southland. For more information on good management practice, check out the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Wormwise website: https://wormwise.co.nz/

The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme has a strong focus on education and extension design - specifically around the transfer of knowledge to commercial farmers and making cutting-edge tools and resources available to the beef industry. Anna Boyd (Beef Genetics Operations Specialist at B+LNZ Genetics) shares what they’re doing in that space and why it’s important.  For more information, see www.blnzgenetics.com/informing-nz-beef

In the first of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s ‘Parasite Chronicles’ podcasts, Sarah Perriam-Lampp talks to Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer Tom Brown about how he is managing internal parasites with reduced drench on his farm. For more information on good management practice, check out the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Wormwise website: https://wormwise.co.nz/

The Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme is a seven-year Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures partnership supported by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the New Zealand Meat Board.  It aims to boost the NZ beef sector's profits by $460 million over the next 25 years. In this episode, Dan Brier (Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s General Manager – Farming Excellence) and Gemma Jenkins (Genetics Programme Manager at Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics) provide an overview of the programme’s five key projects and how it will benefit New Zealand’s beef industry. For more information, see www.blnzgenetics.com/informing-nz-beef

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. In this podcast as part of Otago Catchments Biodiversity Series, Professor David Norton outlines methods for monitoring progress of biodiversity work, in particular using photo-points. This is part of a series created by a collaboration between Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Otago Catchment Community Inc, New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a special thanks to our host farmers, host catchment groups, and Prof. Norton.

Recently commissioned research has confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world. Additionally, NZ’s sheepmeat is arguably “climate neutral” when warming effect of emissions and on-farm sequestration are both taken into account. Julian Ashby, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Chief Insight Officer, discusses why B+LNZ commissioned the research, how it was undertaken and how credible the results are. For more information, check out the webpage: https://beeflambnz.com/news-views/important-new-research-nz-beef-and-lamb-carbon-footprint

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Farmers are being urged to consider other options to support ewe performance over lambing following a ban on the sale and use of Bionic Capsules. Ginny Dodunski, B+LNZ’s Wormwise Programme Manager, gives an update on the issue and what farmers can do. For more information on managing internal parasites in ewes pre-lambing, check out our earlier podcast, “Wormwise tips for ewes pre-lamb and lambs at tailing.” https://beeflambnz.com/knowledge-hub/podcast/PC140-wormwise-tips-ewes

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. In this podcast as part of Otago Catchments Biodiversity Series, Professor David Norton explains how to plan for biodiversity in a farm planning context including dealing with regulations and why it’s important to work with others. This is part of a series created by a collaboration between Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Otago Catchment Community Inc, New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a special thanks to our host farmers, host catchment groups, and Prof. Norton.

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. In this presentation as part of Otago Catchments Biodiversity Series, Professor David Norton explains why native biodiversity is important to farmers. This is part of a video series created by a collaboration between Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Otago Catchment Community Inc, New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a special thanks to our host farmers, host catchment groups, and Prof. Norton.  

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand    In this presentation as part of the Otago Catchments Biodiversity Series, Professor David Norton explains what biodiversity is, why it’s important and his advice for incorporating biodiversity into your farm.  This is part of a video series created by a collaboration between Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Otago Catchment Community Inc, New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a special thanks to our host farmers, host catchment groups, and Professor Norton. 

Recorded at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand 2023 AGM. Dan Brier, GM of Farming Excellence at B+LNZ, chairs a panel discussion with Dr Nick Sneddon of Massey University, Dr Axel Heizer of AgResearch and Veterinarian Ginny Dodunski of B+LNZ Wormwise. They discuss current and future research and investment in facial eczema, beef production from dairy genetics and internal parasite management.

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Dr. James Millner (Massey University) talks about assessing native shrubs as an alternative forage for sheep and beef cattle as part of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. Hill Country Futures was a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. For more information: https://www.hillcountryfutures.co.nz/

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Dr. Nathan Odgers (Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research) talks about setting up the sensor network that was used to measure soil temperature and moisture micro-indicators as part of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. Hill Country Futures was a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. For more information: https://www.hillcountryfutures.co.nz/

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand  Dr. Nathan Odgers (Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research) talks about how knowing their soil temperature and moisture levels helps farmers. This work is part of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme, which was a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. For more information: https://www.hillcountryfutures.co.nz/

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Professor Derrick Moot (Lincoln University) talks about the soil and fertiliser factsheet series developed as part of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme and why this information is important for farmers to know. Hill Country Futures was a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. For more information: https://www.hillcountryfutures.co.nz/

Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand Professor Derrick Moot (Lincoln University) talks about AgYields, a database of pasture and crop yields from throughout New Zealand, that was supported by the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme. Hill Country Futures was a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. For more information: https://www.hillcountryfutures.co.nz/