Last chance to submit on beef genetics programme in New Zealand

Published 2023년 3월 14일

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The New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) is soliciting feedback from farmers on its proposal to continue funding the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) genetics programme to the tune of up to $1.4 million annually. The board believes the programme will enhance the sector's profits by $460 million over 25 years by providing farmers with the necessary genetic tools for efficient beef production and flavour improvement. This announcement is part of the NZMB's annual meeting on March 24, where farmers will also hear from New Zealand's Special Agriculture Trade Envoy, Mel Poulton. Farmers are encouraged to share their views on the programme's funding through the NZMB's website or register for the meeting.

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Farmers are being urged to have their say on a New Zealand Meat Board proposal to continue funding the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) genetics programme. Sheep and beef farmers should have received a joint NZMB-Beef + Lamb New Zealand mail-out with information on the NZMB online annual meeting on March 24 including the board’s proposal to keep supporting the initiative. “Informing New Zealand Beef is working to boost the sector’s profits by $460 million over the next 25 years by giving farmers the right genetic tools to help produce great tasting beef and drive efficiency on farm,” NZMB chair Andrew Morrison said. “The board has funded this programme, continuing to provide up to $1.4 million funding from investment income, as part of our industry-good funding through the $77.8m of financial reserves that we manage on behalf of New Zealand farmers. We’re keen to hear farmers’ views on whether we should continue to support it.” The board exists to help New Zealand achieve optimal ...

Source: Farmersweekly