E-diary notices: 22 September 2023
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Decisions on low-slope map encouraging but more work needed
Changes to the stock exclusion regulations are promising, however Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Federated Farmers and Deer...
Consider regulations when sowing winter forage crops this spring
Farmers and contractors sowing winter forage crops this spring are being reminded about Intensive Winter Grazing...
Rural issues debate a great success
The Rural Issues Debate, held last week at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton, generated a lot of robust...
Bouncing back from tough times
Never waste a good crisis. This was one of the messages from the first of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s webinar series ‘Sow...
E-diary notices: 15 September 2023
Rural mental health support available, Differentiated Slaughter Levy changes for TBfree programme, Applications open for...
Kiwi farmers need science-led methane review
B+LNZ, along with Federated Farmers and DairyNZ, has been working with leading climate scientists from Oxford University...
United States lamb issue
Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) are aware of a petition by the Ranchers Cattlemen Action...
Preparing for a dry summer
Predicted El Nino patterns could mean dry conditions along the east coast of both Islands this summer, but early...
Government responds to feedback on low-slope map
The Government has announced some changes to regulations after its recent consultation on potential changes to the low...
Celebrating Māori Language Week
B+LNZ is joining Aotearoa in celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), which kicked off on Monday and...
E-diary notices: 8 September 2023
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Consultation on deferring ETS reporting obligations
The Government’s latest consultation – the Deferral of NZ ETS reporting obligations for animals-farmer activities –...
Finalists announced in 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
After a robust judging process, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is pleased to announce the finalists in the 2023 Beef +...
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 inaugural Rural...
Land-use change impacting livestock numbers and rural communities
Land-use change continues to have an impact on livestock numbers, according to a study by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ...
Metabolic diseases affecting calving beef cows
Grass staggers (hypomagnesaemia – magnesium deficiency) or milk fever (hypocalcaemia – calcium deficiency) can affect...
Changes to Action Group support
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) National Extension Programme Manager Olivia Weatherburn is encouraging Action Groups...
Meat meets global micronutrient requirements
Meat plays a vitally important role in the global food system by providing humans with several bioavailable...
E-diary notices: 1 September 2023
B+LNZ and MIA release Briefing to Incoming Ministers, It’s World Iron Awareness Week, Save the date: Rural Issues Debate...