E-diary notices: 25 September 2026
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New resource management laws welcomed, but practical rules will be the real test
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the passage of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill is positive for sheep...
Politicians to go head-to-head on primary sector policy at Rural Issues Debate
Leading figures from the major political parties will be grilled on their primary sector policies at the Rural Issues...
Establishing lucerne to maximise stand productivity
Attention to detail when establishing lucerne this spring will help maximise stand productivity and longevity.
Supporting stronger Māori farming businesses
Māori farming businesses make a significant contribution to New Zealand's sheep and beef sector, with many operating...
Investing in our sector's future
B+LNZ invests in growing, training and retaining people in our sector. By working alongside industry partners, educators...
E-diary notices: 18 September 2026
New Season Outlook 2026–27 podcast, Celebrating Māori Language Week (14 to 20 September) and Rural Leadership...
Making every drop of rain count
B+LNZ-funded research has shown that some simple changes to pasture management could help farmers make better use of...
Farmers urged to be vigilant as salmonella cases increase
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging sheep and beef farmers to be vigilant about their on-farm biosecurity after an...
When should I start drenching the calves I'm rearing?
Wormwise vet Mary Bowron urges calf rearers to think twice before reaching for the drench gun, as coccidiosis may be the...
Right grass in the right place
A recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand workshop highlighted the value of a growing a range of pasture plants with the aim of...
E-diary notices: 11 September 2026
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Planning next year’s winter forage crops
As farmers begin thinking about establishing next year’s winter forage crops, B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to carefully...
Pushing feed forward for summer
If you’re thinking about investing in ways to push feed forward, this is the year to do it.
Farmgate red meat prices forecast to remain strong but margins tighten
Sheep and beef farmers can expect continued strong red meat returns in 2026–27 but Beef + Lamb New Zealand is warning...
Good buggers, great stories in Timaru
Around 120 farmers and rural professionals gathered in Timaru recently for Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Central South...
E-diary notices: 4 September 2026
Complete our sheep genetics survey, Resources available for lambing in bad weather, Apply now for Primary ITO Production...
Do your cattle need a spring drench?
Cattle often get a drench in the springtime, but this may not be necessary for all animals. Wormwise consultant and vet...
B+LNZ leadership scholarship applications now open
Six livestock farmers will have the opportunity to build their leadership skills and expand their impact on the sector...
Happy first birthday Bella!
One year in, Bella, our Beef + Lamb Assistant powered by AI, is proving her worth. Trained on B+LNZ’s Knowledge Hub...