Flood and drought resources

New freshwater rules – preliminary analysis and next steps

B+LNZ has completed a preliminary assessment of the essential freshwater rules that became law on 5 August. The following email has been sent to farmers.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand responds to essential freshwater rules

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the finalised essential freshwater policy and standards released today appear generally consistent with what was announced in May – but there are still complexities to work through.

Holistically focused Farm Plan in final stages of development

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is in the final stages of refreshing their Land and Environment Plan (LEP) into an all-encompassing and dynamic Farm Plan that will help farmers future-proof their businesses.

Learning from others key to Action Group success

Farmers involved in a Red Meat Profit Partnership Action Group in the Bay of Plenty are finding that learning from others is paying real dividends.

Selecting lambing and calving areas to enhance survival

With lambing and calving about to start, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers of the importance of providing ewes and cows with suitable, well-sheltered areas for lambing and calving.

Hawkes Bay TANK Plan

The proposed TANK Plan Change, also known as “Proposed Plan Change 9” introduces new ways to manage the land and waterways of the Tūtaekurī, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamū (TANK) catchments. The Plan will impact on your farm, so it is important that you have your say.

Disease alert over the spring period

The winter, early spring period can give rise to a number of disease challenges for livestock, especially in years when feed is tight and body condition is not as high as it could be.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes primary sector jobs campaign

The launch of a new campaign to attract people to the food and fibre sector jobs has been welcomed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).