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Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years

30 Sep 2020

Sheep and beef farmer confidence dropped to the lowest recorded level since August 2017, according to a survey by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

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New Zealand’s sheep flock decreases due to drought

28 Sep 2020

The total number of sheep in New Zealand decreased 2.3 percent over the past year to 26.21 million, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ)’s annual stock number survey.

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Native Forests report an important contribution to progressing environmental outcomes

8 Sep 2020

B+LNZ has welcomed the release of 'Native Forests: Resetting the balance', a report by the Aotearoa Circle that sets out how native planting could be incentivised and accelerated to improve New Zealand’s biodiversity and in turn improve climate change outcomes.

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B+LNZ Genetics launches revolutionary tool

4 Sep 2020

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Genetics today pressed “live” on nProve – a new tool that makes it easier for New Zealand farmers to find the best rams for their farming operation.

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Research into market potential of regenerative agriculture gets a boost

2 Sep 2020

Research announced by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) earlier this year into the global market potential of regenerative agriculture has received a $390,000 funding boost from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

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The value of long-acting drench treatments again under the spotlight

26 Aug 2020

The outcomes of a Beef + Lamb New Zealand co-funded study has cast even more doubt on the economic value of drenching ewes with long-acting products.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand responds to essential freshwater rules

5 Aug 2020

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.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes primary sector jobs campaign

27 Jul 2020

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).

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Know your mindset

Farmer workshop for staying positive under pressure

23 Jul 2020

Launching this August, 'Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence' is an online workshop supporting farmers to respond to uncertainty and change with meaningful action that bolsters wellbeing and self-value.

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Innovative soil research project underway in Otago

20 Jul 2020

The Soil Your Undies Otago research project has kicked off, asking participants to ‘soil’ undies.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes plans to revitalise wool sector 

10 Jul 2020

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the release of a new report aimed at making the strong wool sector more sustainable and profitable. 

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B+LNZ’s Economic Service celebrates 70th anniversary

7 Jul 2020

This month marks the 70th anniversary of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service, which was initially set up in 1950 to help a struggling post-war sheep sector.

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