B+LNZ welcomes announcement on measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the announcement of measures to address the amount of productive sheep and beef...
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New report shows New Zealand out of step with climate change policies globally
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for changes to New Zealand’s climate change policies on the back of new...
Preventing pneumonia at weaning
With weaning getting underway, some simple management strategies can help prevent the economic losses associated with...
Regional policy work on-farm in Northland
While Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) proposed freshwater plan changes have been paused, work is ongoing to ensure...
E-diary notices: 29 November 2024
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New ‘Getting Through’ resources available
Farmstrong has launched Getting Through, a new set of resources designed to support farmers and growers recovering from...
Farmers and wider primary sector urged to take part in beef genetics survey
New Zealand’s primary sector is being called upon to help shape the future of the country’s industry by sharing views...
Criticism of NZ’s animal welfare standards strongly refuted
Derogatory remarks about New Zealand’s red meat production standards, made by the UK’s Secretary of State for...
Faecal Egg Count reduction tests – should we still be doing them?
Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski discusses whether Faecal Egg Counts Reduction Tests are a useful tool in the...
Nutrition critical factor in heifer mating decision
While mating heifers can generate a significant return on feed consumed, there are factors that need to be considered...
B+LNZ Farmer Councils meet for 2024 Annual Meetings
B+LNZ Farmer Council Annual Meetings have been held across the country.
E-diary notices: 22 November 2024
Seeking farmer feedback on Biosecurity Act proposals, Free Facial Eczema text service, NZVA launch myth-busting video...
The value of genetic tools to the New Zealand beef sector
Many commercial beef farmers are missing out on the benefits of using genetic tools to source and breed better quality...
AgResearch visit reaffirms the value of collaboration
Members of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's (B+LNZ) Farming Excellence Team, joined by new Chief Executive Alan Thomson...
B+LNZ’s Dairy Beef Progeny Test enters new phase
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s long-term Dairy Beef Progeny Test is entering a new phase which involves more farms and a new...
E-diary notices: 15 November 2024
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B+LNZ’s commitment to accessibility
Accessibility is important to B+LNZ and we work hard to make our information available to and suitable for everyone. We...
Impact of US election on NZ exports
With the US election now behind us, many farmers are wondering how the result might impact exports. While it’s too early...
2025 Nuffield Scholars strong ties to B+LNZ’s Farmer Council
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) congratulates the four food and fibre sector leaders awarded 2025 Nuffield New Zealand...
INZB programme progressing trait development for body condition scoring, udder scoring and fertility
New trait development work is well underway in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme...