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Research into market potential of regenerative agriculture gets a boost
Research announced by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) earlier this year into the global market potential of regenerative...
The value of long-acting drench treatments again under the spotlight
The outcomes of a Beef + Lamb New Zealand co-funded study has cast even more doubt on the economic value of drenching...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand responds to essential freshwater rules
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the finalised essential freshwater policy and standards released today appear...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes primary sector jobs campaign
The launch of a new campaign to attract people to the food and fibre sector jobs has been welcomed by Beef + Lamb New...
Farmer workshop for staying positive under pressure
Launching this August, 'Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence' is an online workshop supporting farmers to respond to...
Innovative soil research project underway in Otago
The Soil Your Undies Otago research project has kicked off, asking participants to ‘soil’ undies.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes plans to revitalise wool sector
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the release of a new report aimed at making the strong wool sector more...
B+LNZ’s Economic Service celebrates 70th anniversary
This month marks the 70th anniversary of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service, which was initially set up in 1950...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics and LIC collaborate for bull progeny testing
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics and LIC have joined forces to fulfill growing demand for quality beef genetics...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand not convinced by RMA tool in afforestation debate
The Labour Party’s announcement that resource consent will be required for highly productive farmland to be converted...
Sheep and beef on-farm inflation low, mainly due to low interest rates
Sheep and beef farm input prices rose at a very slow pace in the year to March 2020. On-farm inflation was 0.4 percent...
New research funded for facial eczema tolerance testing
A pilot study investigating the potential of a groundbreaking facial eczema (FE) tolerance test is being launched in...
Launch of trade negotiations between the UK and NZ welcomed by the red meat sector
The red meat sector welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand disappointed about emissions trading reform legislation
The emissions trading reform legislation passed yesterday (16 June) will not lead to a reduction in emissions, but...
New research highlights value of New Zealand’s red meat sector as industry launches General Election manifesto
The New Zealand red meat sector’s significant contribution to the country’s national and regional economies has been...
New website launched for the Hill Country Futures Research Programme
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), alongside partnering organisations, has launched a new website for the ground-breaking...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand launches winter grazing campaign
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a winter grazing campaign to ensure animals are well fed, in good health...
Emissions Trading Scheme ineffective without limits on exotic forestry offsets by fossil fuel emitters
The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will be ineffective in reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions without having...
Sheep and beef sector cautiously positive about Government’s Essential Freshwater Announcement
“The sheep and beef sector is cautiously positive about the Government’s announcement today but needs to see the detail...