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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is shared naming and branding for two farmer-owned industry organisations that represent sheep and beef cattle farmers in New Zealand. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd and Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. The latter organisation promotes beef and lamb products in the domestic New Zealand market and receives funding from farmer levies, meat processors and retailers.

History

Since 1997, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc has promoted and managed the New Zealand Beef and Lamb Quality Mark.

In 2010, the organisation change its name from Meat and Wool New Zealand to Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd to advertise its focus upon meat-production.

In 2014, B+LNZ Genetics was founded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd.

In 2018, Beef + Lamb New Zealand celebrated National Lamb Day by commissioning a giant lamb chop that visited New Zealand landmarks.

In 2024, Beef + Lamb New Zeland sponsored the Olympic breakfast show they had the naming rites. and a segment called How Good which showcases moments of national pride from the event.

B+LNZ Genetics

B+LNZ Genetics was founded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd with funding provided by sheep and beef levy payers and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. B+LNZ also receives funding from third parties such as meat processors, breed societies, and other commercial entities involved in the sheep and beef industry. B+LNZ Genetics focuses on genetics research and development relevant for the sheep and beef industry within New Zealand. B+LNZ operates a beef genetics research programme in collaboration with the Ministry for Primary Industries. One research programme has compared genetic variation across Angus and Hereford breeds of cattle. B+LNZ Genetics staff have investigated topics such as the genetic basis for variation in sheep tails.

See also

References

  1. Brier, Dan (6 December 2023). "Opinion: technology enhances farming". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Company profile". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  3. ^ "About Us". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  4. "The Quality Mark". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  5. ^ "About B+LNZ Genetics". B+LNZ Genetics. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Science & Genetics". Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd. 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  7. ^ Rae, Sally (21 December 2015). "Beef and Lamb scientist takes genetics to farmers". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  8. Group, Rural News. "Giant lamb chop on the hop". www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz. Retrieved 2019-05-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. https://beeflambnz.com/news/olympics-build-pride-nzs-beef-and-lamb
  10. Steyl, Louisa (21 November 2023). "Beef + Lamb New Zealand seeking views on beef genetics". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  11. Scott, Annette (6 April 2022). "Taking charge of NZ's beef genetics". Farmers Weekly. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  12. McAvinue, Shawn (5 April 2023). "Beef specialists show off good genes". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  13. Johnson, Patricia L.; Scobie, David R.; Dodds, Ken G.; Powdrell, Sarah-Jane H.; Rowe, Suzanne J.; McRae, Kathyrn M. (2023). "Genetic parameter analysis of bareness and tail traits in New Zealand sheep". Journal of Animal Science. 101: skad161. doi:10.1093/jas/skad161. hdl:10182/16691.

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