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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

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)

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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.

Agriculture must stay at the heart of education

B+LNZ has been pushing back strongly, along with others, against Government proposals that would have removed Agribusiness and Agricultural and Horticultural Science as standalone NCEA subjects.

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