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Help shape the fight against facial eczema

Take part in a national survey exploring the social impacts of facial eczema. It’s easy, completely confidential, and takes just 15 minutes to complete. For every response, $10 will be donated to the Rural Support Trust. Complete the survey before 18 July.

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Good genetic decisions just a click away

For too long, the New Zealand beef sector has lagged behind its sheep and dairy counterparts in harnessing the power of genetics to drive productivity. That’s changing -- and it’s changing because the industry is pulling in the same direction.

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E-diary notices: 20 June 2025

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RMA consultation info for farmers

The Government is consulting on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers through regional council plans and other rules. B+LNZ will be providing farmers with more info and will make a submission informed by farmer input.

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Farmer input needed on code of welfare consultation

Farmer input is crucial for our consultation submission on proposed changes to the code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle. Find out more about how we’re getting input and how you can make your own consultation submission.

Celebrating Māori Agribusiness this Matariki

This Matariki, the Māori New Year, is a perfect opportunity to reflect, celebrate, share, and plan for the future. Matariki is a time to honour the past, enjoy the present, and plan for the future.

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Empowering rural women in Gore

A total of 480 women from across the Southern South Island recently gathered in Gore for B+LNZ’s Ladies Long Lunch for a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration. The event, backed by an impressive lineup of sponsors, sold out in just 15 minutes.

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Building on good wintering practices

Changes in livestock wintering practices over recent years have resulted in overwhelmingly positive feedback from Regional Councils and regulators. Now farmers grazing forage crops this winter are being encouraged to build on the good work

E-diary notices: 13 June 2025

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B+LNZ says biodiversity credits announcement will help recognise farmers’ contributions

Beef + Lamb New Zealand says the Government’s announcement of a trial of a voluntary nature credits market framework could provide important recognition of the work sheep and beef farmers do to protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity on their farms.

Northland shines at the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy ceremony

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) congratulates Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust, winners of the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef, and Coby Warmington, who took home the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.

Milestone agreement signed on Foot and Mouth Disease

Leaders from across the livestock sector have come together with the Government to sign a new agreement on how to prepare and respond in the unlikely event of a foot and mouth disease outbreak.

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Resilient Pastures programme launched

DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown and B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland today welcomed the announcement by Agriculture Minister Todd McClay of a $17 million, seven-year collaborative science and research programme – Resilient Pastures – which seeks to solve one of New Zealand agriculture’s most pressing and important challenges.

Farm conversions to forestry not slowing down, with increasing sales of productive land

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released updated independent research showing whole sheep and beef farm sales for conversion to forestry, particularly carbon farming, continue at an alarming rate. Of particular concern is a significant shift in the type of land being sold.

nProve Beef proving popular

Since its launch, the on-line bull buying tool nProve Beef has proved popular, with Beef + Lamb New Zealand recording 589 user sessions per week between March and May.

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Lower on-farm inflation good news for sheep and beef farmers

Prices for farm inputs fell by 0.6 percent in the year to March 2025 reports Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

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A multi-pronged approach to tackling drench resistance

Triple drench resistance is fast being a reality on many sheep and beef farms, and Tararua farmers Nick and Lesley Coppell are taking a multi-pronged approach to tackling the problem.

Farmers urged to share how facial eczema affects them 

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and other sector organisations, has launched a national survey to understand better the impact of facial eczema (FE) on farmers. 

Field day highlights benefits of mixing livestock species: part 2

Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Deer Industry New Zealand joined forces recently to run a field day highlighting the benefits of running a mix of species within a farm system. Part two of this two part-series covers the opportunities, advantages and challenges of integrating sheep, beef and deer, parasite management and considerations when setting up deer fences.

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E-diary notices: 6 June 2025

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More information on international climate change advocacy

B+LNZ is leading the call for a united position from agricultural producing nations on climate change metrics and emissions targets. This was a major subject of conversation in Chair Kate Acland’s recent visit to Ireland, the UK and USA where she met with counterpart organisations to discuss this opportunity. 

Smart parasite management with DAGI

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is proud to be a funding partner of DAGI (Drench and Grazing Integration), a new digital tool designed to help farmers manage parasites more efficiently and reduce reliance on drenches.

Field day highlights benefits of mixing livestock species

Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Deer Industry New Zealand joined forces recently to run a field day highlighting the benefits of running a mix of species within a farm system.

New catchment collective making a positive impact

Community-led Puketoi to the Pacific Catchment Collective (PPCC), in the Tararua district, is one of the newest collectives in the North Island and is focused on building environmental and economic resilience for future generations.

Should I drench light ewes at scanning?

Wormwise programme manager and vet Ginny Dodunski discusses the management of light ewes going into winter.

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B+LNZ pleased to see options to address problematic RMA regulations on the table

Beef + Lamb New Zealand says it is good to see what the Government’s options are for addressing some of the Resource Management Act (RMA) regulations that are hugely problematic for sheep and beef farmers.

Supporting a stronger future workforce

B+LNZ’s people and capability workstream is dedicated to building a strong and sustainable workforce for the sheep and beef sector.

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Ida Valley Catchment Group bringing biodiversity to Poolburn Gorge

Farmer-led catchment community groups are a great platform for building thriving farming communities that are well placed to respond to local environmental opportunities or issues.

Dairy Trust Taranaki hosts B+LNZ Dairy Beef Progeny Test

Dairy Trust Taranaki isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues. The not-for-profit research organisation is striving to reduce both carbon emissions and non-replacement calf wastage on its four dairy farms and is involved in industry projects addressing both.

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Trace elements to optimise sheep performance

Prior to being part of trace element trial, Hawarden farmers Mark and Sam Zino hadn’t been entirely happy with the performance of their ewe flock.

E-diary notices: 23 May 2025

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Winter weed control in lucerne

To optimise lucerne yields over spring and summer, farmers are reminded to implement a winter weed control programme after hard grazing their stands in late autumn or early winter.

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Guidance on managing shearing cuts

Farmers can now access a factsheet and poster to inform conversations with shearing contractors about what processes to follow in the unlikely event of sheep being cut or injured while being shorn. Find these and other animal welfare-related resources in the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub.

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Help shape the fight against facial eczema

Featured

Good genetic decisions just a click away

E-diary notices: 20 June 2025

RMA consultation info for farmers

Farmer input needed on code of welfare consultation

Celebrating Māori Agribusiness this Matariki

Empowering rural women in Gore

Building on good wintering practices

E-diary notices: 13 June 2025

B+LNZ says biodiversity credits announcement will help recognise farmers’ contributions

Northland shines at the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy ceremony

Milestone agreement signed on Foot and Mouth Disease

Resilient Pastures programme launched

Farm conversions to forestry not slowing down, with increasing sales of productive land

nProve Beef proving popular

Lower on-farm inflation good news for sheep and beef farmers

A multi-pronged approach to tackling drench resistance

Farmers urged to share how facial eczema affects them

Field day highlights benefits of mixing livestock species: part 2

E-diary notices: 6 June 2025

More information on international climate change advocacy

Smart parasite management with DAGI

Field day highlights benefits of mixing livestock species

New catchment collective making a positive impact

Should I drench light ewes at scanning?

B+LNZ pleased to see options to address problematic RMA regulations on the table

Supporting a stronger future workforce

Ida Valley Catchment Group bringing biodiversity to Poolburn Gorge

Dairy Trust Taranaki hosts B+LNZ Dairy Beef Progeny Test

Trace elements to optimise sheep performance

E-diary notices: 23 May 2025

Winter weed control in lucerne

Find events in your region

Events in your region

B+LNZ National Webinar Series: Grow Your Own People, Grow your Farm

B+LNZ webinars on code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle

B+LNZ webinars on the Government’s RMA national direction consultation

Guidance on managing shearing cuts

Farmers urged to share how facial eczema affects them 