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E-diary notices: 21 February 2025

Calling on farmers to complete survey to find the real cost of FE, Applications close soon for B+LNZ Generation Next Programme

Voting underway as part of B+LNZ Annual Meeting

Keep an eye on your mailbox. Voting information for the 2025 B+LNZ Annual Meeting processes – including a director election for Western North Island voters – will be arriving over the coming days.

Preparing for sowing subterranean clover this autumn

Farmers intending to direct drill, oversow, or broadcast subterranean clovers into their dryland pastures this autumn should now be grazing those pastures down to 700-1000kgDM/ha.

B+LNZ says Gene Technology Bill represents potential opportunities, but issues must be worked through

While Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is supportive of a review of New Zealand’s gene technology legislation, it says it’s important to take the time to address a number of critical issues.

The heart of Growing Future Farmers

Dive into the podcast series showcasing the highly successful Growing Future Farmers programme that B+LNZ sponsors. Discover its inspiring beginnings, the people shaping it, and the students and farmers benefiting from the initiative.

B+LNZ showcases world-class farming to EU Ambassador

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) recently hosted the EU Ambassador H.E. Mr Lawrence Meredith and his staff on a New Zealand sheep and beef farm, offering them a firsthand look at how farmers embed sustainability practices in their daily work.

E-diary notices: 14 February 2025

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B+LNZ Chair strengthening NZ-US ties

B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland is currently in the United States, strengthening our partnerships and ensuring we understand what is happening under the new Administration, given the US is one of our largest markets.

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B+LNZ and Wormwise call for smarter funding

Vital agricultural research is at risk due to flaws in the current funding model, prompting B+LNZ and partner organisations to raise concerns with Minister Shane Reti. You may have seen recent news articles about the joint letter highlighting the issue.

Work-based learning consultation underway

The Government is currently consulting on vocational education reforms, which are set to reshape work-based learning. These changes will have a significant impact on training and career pathways for sheep, beef and deer farmers.

Body Condition Scoring pre-mating lifts ewe performance

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is encouraging farmers to body condition score their ewes at least six weeks out from mating to help maximise conception rates.

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Are you ready for National Lamb Day?

Kiwis across the country are firing up their BBQs on Saturday 15 February 2025 in celebration of National Lamb Day. It’s a great way to enjoy some lamb and celebrate our farmers.

Get your tickets for Out the Gate 2025

Sheep and beef farmers looking to tackle change with confidence won’t want to miss Out the Gate 2025, powered by the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Farmer Council and Kāhui.

Cattle drench performance on the slide

Dairy grazers and farmers running R1 dairy beef are being urged to check the performance of their drenches after a recent cattle drench survey highlighted worrying levels of drench resistant worms.

Checking rams ahead of mating

To maximise the potential of next year’s lamb crop, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to carry out an annual health check on their ram team eight to 10 weeks ahead of mating.

Latest developments in beef genetics on show at forum

Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the beef industry at the
Beef Breeder Forum next month.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand says NDC announcement a missed opportunity

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government’s announcement of a revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is disappointing and reiterates its call for New Zealand to revise its methane targets.

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E-diary notices: 31 January 2025

Save the date: Out the Gate Farmer Conference 2025, Celebrate National Lamb Day 2025, New Zealand’s red meat sector welcomes new trade agreement with UAE, Shearing wound protocol resource

Cool Sheep® programme features at Climate Change Conference

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Cool Sheep® Programme Manager Dr Cynthia Lawrence highlighted the genetic tools available to help sheep farmers reduce their methane emissions at a recent Climate Change conference in Wellington.

Host an open farm event this March

New Zealand’s national Open Farm Day is set for Sunday 9 March 2025. This year Ed and Ro Palmer at Te Aratipi Station are hosting an open farm event and very much looking forward to welcoming people onto their farm.

Choosing legumes for dryland farming systems

Legumes drive productivity in dryland pastures, but to reap the benefits of these protein-rich plants, it is important to select the right legume for the right environment.

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Applications now open for 2025 B+LNZ Generation Next Programme

Applications are now open for the 2025 intake of B+LNZ's nationwide Generation Next programme. Visit the link below for dates and locations.

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