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E-diary notices: 8 December 2023

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Australian drought impact on NZ livestock markets

The B+LNZ Insights Team has compiled the Australia Market Situation Report, in response to farmer interest, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current dynamics in Australia. The report focuses on the build-up of capital stock and the influence of weather patterns on international red meat markets, particularly their impact on New Zealand prices.

B+LNZ Lamb Crop Report 2023

The 2023 Lamb Crop Report has been released by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

Congratulations to the 2024 B+LNZ Generation Next graduates

Over 72 people graduated from the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Generation Next Programme in 2023 across the country.

Navigating the financial downturn

New Zealand’s agricultural sector has experienced at least four significant financial downturns since the 1980s and while the one farmers are now facing is in a similar league, there are differences.

South Island's inaugural Facial Eczema workshop a success

Nelson recently hosted the South Island's first Facial Eczema (FE) workshop, drawing around 40 participants.

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Nurture Farm gears up for 2024 Open Farms day

In the rolling hills of South Auckland, Nurture Farm is getting ready to host an open farm day on Sunday 10 March 2024.

E-diary notices: 1 December 2023

B+LNZ Director nominations and 2024 Annual Meeting remits close next week, The Big Feed telethon, Sheep breeders: submit your Methane EOI for Cool Sheep 2024 measurements

Benefits of employing a recent cadet graduate

If you’re looking for passionate, skilled staff to contribute to your successful farming operation, there are many benefits to employing a recent graduate who has land-based training.

Celebrating Rob Davison's 50th anniversary

Over the past five decades, Rob has earned the respect and gratitude of farmers, as well as his colleagues, for his dedication and efforts in supporting B+LNZ and its predecessor organisations’ work on behalf of the sector.

Avoiding pneumonia at a high-risk time of the year

Weaning, drafting, drenching and shearing create the perfect environment for pneumonia and pleurisy in lambs, but some simple management ideas can reduce the risk of these production limiting diseases.

image of Nick Jolly with conference members and cow

Trade blog: the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock conference

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) recently participated in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FOA) Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) conference held in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

B+LNZ and Feds join forces for ongoing cyclone recovery support

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is working with Federated Farmers to implement a comprehensive recovery plan for cyclone-impacted farmers along the Tairāwhiti coast.

E-diary notices: 24 November 2023

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B+LNZ farewells Director Martin Coup ahead of his retirement from the Board

The Board will farewell Martin Coup (Northern North Island) who has announced he will be retiring after six years as a Director and will not stand for re-election at the next Annual Meeting. Martin reflects on his time as a Director.

Wearable cow monitoring system being trialled on beef herds

Commonly used on dairy cattle, CowManager wearable cow monitoring systems are being trialled in two South Island beef herds as part of the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) Programme.

E-diary notices: 17 November 2023

Host an open farm day, B+LNZ Director Independent Remuneration Committee welcomes new members, MIA scholarship programme

B+LNZ elected to Global Sustainable Beef Board

A media release announcing Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has been elected to the Board of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) for a two-year term commencing November 2023, was announced on 16 November

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Surfing for Farmers: Kakanui (Oamaru)

Otago Wed 13 Dec - Wed 6 Mar