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Everyone knows someone, or something, making our sector world-leading – it's time to celebrate them! Enter or nominate someone for a 2026 B+LNZ Award. There are eight B+LNZ Award categories to choose from. Entries close 8 December 2025.

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Meet your new B+LNZ Eastern North Island Farmer Councillors

Each year, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) holds its Farmer Council Annual Meetings across the country to discuss the implementation of their yearly regionalised plan, welcome new members and learn from other farmers.

E-diary notices: 7 November 2025

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B+LNZ seeking director nominations as part of 2026 Annual Meeting process

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations for director roles in the Eastern North Island and Southern South Island electoral districts.

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B+LNZ gets behind Movember

Spring’s a busy time on farm and a good time to check in on mental health.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand meets with fellow producers in Brazil

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) chief executive Alan Thomson and Director UK and EU Macaulay Jones have recently returned from the World Meat Congress (WMC) in Brazil, where global meat industry leaders came together to discuss shared challenges on a range of issues from climate change and sustainability to trade access and biosecurity.

East coast farmers encouraged to prepare for drought

B+LNZ is encouraging farmers along the east coast of both Islands to start planning for drought as recent Nor West winds have left soil moisture levels depleted.

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Women’s Rugby World Cup puts NZ red meat front and centre

B+LNZ’s Women’s Rugby World Cup broadcast partnership reached 1.5 million New Zealanders throughout the competition, connecting beef and lamb to sport, pride, and performance. Learn more about the campaign and other work promoting red meat to New Zealanders.

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Pause before lighting vegetation fires

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging farmers in regions affected by the recent windstorms to pause, plan and allow vegetation to fully dry out before setting it alight.

This helps ensure a cleaner and more efficient burn.

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E-diary notices: 31 October 2025

Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide, Celebrating our Rural Women’s Day (15 October), MPI guide to the new Animal Status Declaration, World Iron Awareness Week (13–19 October)

Farmer input needed for survey on pests

Anecdotally, we’re hearing that afforestation, particularly carbon farming, is increasing issues with pests for neighbouring farms. We want to get more detailed info about this to inform our advocacy to Government.

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B+LNZ leads global agricultural organisations in united call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has led the development of an unprecedented joint statement by global agricultural organisations calling for countries to follow best scientific practice and take a split-gas approach when reporting greenhouse gas emissions.

B+LNZ supporting storm-affected farmers

Devastating storms over the past week have caused significant damage to farm infrastructure, irrigators, trees and shelterbelts through Canterbury, Otago and Southland.

Wormwise advice on poddy lambs at docking/tailing

Lambs that have had a tough start to life are obvious at docking/tailing as scrawny little critters with a potty tummy and no fat on their backs – hence the term ‘poddy’.

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Farmer-led conservation in Whangārā

On the East Coast, farmers, foresters, and iwi are working together under the Whangārā Community Catchment Group to tackle environmental challenges in their own backyard.

E-diary notices: 24 October 2025

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Consider early weaning when feed is tight

It has been a challenging spring in some parts of the country, and slow pasture growth may make weaning a proportion of the lamb crop a good option this season.

Simplifying ram selection with nProve

With ram buying season underway, B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to take advantage of its free online tool, nProve, to help them find the rams that best meet their breeding goals.

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Entries open in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards

Entries are now open for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards, and those working in the red meat sector are encouraged to either enter or nominate someone in one of the eight Award categories.

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E-diary notices: 17 October 2025

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Northland farmers’ support for public trail a win-win

After 50 years of sharing knowledge, friendship and a boundary fence, two Northland farming families are now collaborating to support a cross-Northland trail.

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It’s drench resistance, not a death sentence

Drench resistance is already hitting farm profits, it’s not just a future problem. At a recent B+LNZ field day, Wairarapa farmers showed, it doesn’t have to be the end of the road. With the right support, knowledge and confidence, farmers can stay ahead of resistance and keep stock performing.

Digital tools and AI focus of B+LNZ field day

Digital tools and AI that have the potential to save farmers time and boost productivity were the focus of a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand Tech on the Land field day in Tararua.

Announcement on emissions pricing and methane targets a significant step forward

The following was sent to farmers on 13 October 2025.

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‘Brunch on Us’ brings Te Tai Tokerau together

When times get tough, rural communities rally, and that’s exactly what happened across Te Tai Tokerau this calving season.

Government announcement on methane targets and pricing a positive step forward

Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association welcome the certainty that farmers will not face a price on agricultural emissions.

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E-diary notices: 10 October 2023

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B+LNZ’s Director Roadshows engage with levy payers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand directors presented at a series of farmer meetings across the country during July and August, giving levy payers the opportunity be updated on their organisation’s activities and provide feedback.

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Thanks for taking the FE survey

Farmers’ feedback on facial eczema will help shape better support tools and funded $3,250 for Rural Support Trust. During Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s a timely reminder of the value of connection and community care in rural life.

Farm safety top priority this spring

With spring in full swing and longer days on the land, it is a timely reminder to keep health, safety and wellbeing top of mind – for you, your team, and your business.

Tairāwhiti Māori farming representatives visit Canterbury

The unique challenges facing Māori agribusiness were highlighted during an open and honest Korero held in the farm office on Banks Peninsula’s Willesden farm on a cool spring evening in late September.

When should I start drenching the calves I'm rearing?

With high numbers of calves being reared this year, Wormwise vet Mary Bowron answers questions about when these calves will need their first drench.

E-diary notices: 3 October 2025

Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide, TB review- have your say, New Animal Status Declaration (ASD) books/forms, Submissions open for measuring methane in sheep

Joining forces to get ahead of Madagascar ragwort

Madagascar ragwort has been quietly present in New Zealand for years, but in Northland, it’s now spreading fast and causing serious problems for farmers. This aggressive weed is taking over pastures, reducing productivity, and proving difficult to control. So far, it hasn’t appeared south of Auckland, but the risk of spread is real.

Just add water: Part Two

In the second part of this two-part series, B+LNZ looks at how a Central Canterbury farming family has diversified their sheep and beef business to generate a return on their investment in irrigation.

Spring search for subterranean clover

Now is the ideal time to be on the look-out for subterranean (sub) clover in hill country and dryland pastures and implement management strategies to increase the population of this powerhouse legume.

More farmers getting hands-on with vehicle safety

A recent safety day at Steve Hirshberg’s property in Āpiti, saw 20 local farmers learn how to use their quads and side-by-sides more safely. The event, run by CARNZ, focused on practical skills and real-life scenarios to help reduce the number of accidents we’re seeing on farms.

E-diary notices: 26 September 2025

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B+LNZ still pushing for split-gas approach to methane

Following B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland’s trip to Europe earlier this year, we’ve continued to work on building international consensus for the need to follow a split-gas approach when reporting GHGs from agriculture.

Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the Sheep Poo study. This research is helping build a clearer picture of how facial eczema (FE) affects farms across New Zealand and your farm could help complete the puzzle.

Celebrating 20 years of service to East Coast sheep and beef farmers

“It’s been a blast”.

Just add water

In this two-part series, B+LNZ looks at how a Central Canterbury farming family has diversified their sheep and beef business to generate a return on their investment in irrigation.

Cable Bay Farm marks 150 years’ access

For generations, the Stuart family has welcomed New Zealanders onto its hill country land via a public walk track. This story is part of a B+LNZ and Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa (the Outdoor Access Commission) series celebrating farmers who open their gates to share special places.

E-diary notices: 19 September 2025

Update on legislation introducing limits on farm sales into carbon farming, We still need your sheep poo, Applications open for 2026 Kellogg programme, Submissions open for measuring methane in sheep, Movement controls for TB (Otago only)

Limits on farm sales into carbon farming a good first step but rules still don’t go far enough

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says while it’s encouraging to finally see some restrictions on wholesale conversions of farmland to exotic forestry, the legislation still doesn’t go far enough to slow the rate of productive sheep and beef land being lost.

Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Māori Language Week (14-20 September 2025). This milestone is a chance to acknowledge the vital contribution Māori make to the red meat sector and to share recent updates from our Māori Agribusiness team.

Meet Bella – your B+LNZ Knowledge Hub assistant

Like any good heading dog, Bella (Beef + Lamb Assistant) will listen to your commands – tell her what you want to know and she’ll round up an answer from the Knowledge Hub in no time.

Ask Bella How Bella can help

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Flood support resources

Find information to help you prepare for and respond to floods. We've also compiled a list of organisations and links you may find helpful during the recovery process.

See resources See adverse events useful contacts

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Welcome to Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Entries open for 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards

Featured

Meet your new B+LNZ Eastern North Island Farmer Councillors

E-diary notices: 7 November 2025

B+LNZ seeking director nominations as part of 2026 Annual Meeting process

B+LNZ gets behind Movember

Beef + Lamb New Zealand meets with fellow producers in Brazil

East coast farmers encouraged to prepare for drought

Women’s Rugby World Cup puts NZ red meat front and centre

Pause before lighting vegetation fires

E-diary notices: 31 October 2025

Farmer input needed for survey on pests

B+LNZ leads global agricultural organisations in united call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting

B+LNZ supporting storm-affected farmers

Wormwise advice on poddy lambs at docking/tailing

Farmer-led conservation in Whangārā

E-diary notices: 24 October 2025

Consider early weaning when feed is tight

Simplifying ram selection with nProve

Entries open in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards

E-diary notices: 17 October 2025

Northland farmers’ support for public trail a win-win

It’s drench resistance, not a death sentence

Digital tools and AI focus of B+LNZ field day

Announcement on emissions pricing and methane targets a significant step forward

‘Brunch on Us’ brings Te Tai Tokerau together

Government announcement on methane targets and pricing a positive step forward

E-diary notices: 10 October 2023

B+LNZ’s Director Roadshows engage with levy payers

Thanks for taking the FE survey

Farm safety top priority this spring

Tairāwhiti Māori farming representatives visit Canterbury

When should I start drenching the calves I'm rearing?

E-diary notices: 3 October 2025

Joining forces to get ahead of Madagascar ragwort

Just add water: Part Two

Spring search for subterranean clover

More farmers getting hands-on with vehicle safety

E-diary notices: 26 September 2025

B+LNZ still pushing for split-gas approach to methane

Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide

Celebrating 20 years of service to East Coast sheep and beef farmers

Just add water

Cable Bay Farm marks 150 years’ access

E-diary notices: 19 September 2025

Limits on farm sales into carbon farming a good first step but rules still don’t go far enough

Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week

Meet Bella – your B+LNZ Knowledge Hub assistant

Find events in your region

Events in your region

B+LNZ Ladies' Long Lunch: Refill your Cup

B+LNZ Mid-Northern North Island Farmer Council Contribution Scholarship

B+LNZ Sheep Farming for Profit Field Days with Trevor Cook

Flood support resources