From review to roadmap: B+LNZ’s sheep genetics strategy

Dr Jason Archer, Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Jason discusses the strategic direction of B+LNZ’s sheep genetics programmes, drawing on findings from an in-depth review completed in 2025. Ongoing genetic improvement remains one of the key drivers of productivity gains across New Zealand’s sheep industry, with breeders playing a critical role in delivering these benefits to commercial farmers. The session also covers the role of B+LNZ in providing tools that support progress, and the future investment and funding models required to sustain long-term genetic gain.