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New Zealand Farmers Embrace $460M Beef Genetics Revolution

5/23/2025

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Ten commercial beef farmers in New Zealand are stepping into the future with the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance cattle genetics and potentially increase profits by a staggering $460 million. With support from Beef+Lamb New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries, farmers will benefit from advanced breeding indexes and the innovative nProve Beef online tool for optimal bull selection.

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Ten commercial beef farmers in New Zealand are stepping into the future with the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance cattle genetics and potentially increase profits by a staggering $460 million. With support from Beef+Lamb New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries, farmers will benefit from advanced breeding indexes and the innovative nProve Beef online tool for optimal bull selection.