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National’s farm regulations announcement a ‘significant step in the right direction’

19 Apr 2023

National’s first tranche of announcements today on changes to farm regulations is a significant step in the right direction, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) CEO Sam McIvor.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand responds to farmer concerns about emissions pricing

17 Apr 2023

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for the staged implementation of an agricultural emissions framework, starting with the establishment of a robust emissions measuring and reporting system, with a price on emissions not introduced until outstanding issues are resolved.

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New B+LNZ director elections in Eastern North Island following cyclone-related postponement

11 Apr 2023

Farmers in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Eastern North Island (ENI) electorate will now be able to vote in new elections for their farmer director representative.

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B+LNZ releases 2023 annual meeting remit results

4 Apr 2023

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released the results of voting on nine remits undertaken by levy payers as part of the just-concluded annual meeting process.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand elects new Chair

30 Mar 2023

Northern South Island farmer director Kate Acland has been appointed Chair of the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Board.

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Discussion at 2023 B+LNZ annual meeting robust and wide-ranging

30 Mar 2023

More than 100 people gathered at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand 2023 annual meeting, held in New Plymouth today.

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Southern South Island director election result

23 Mar 2023

Southland sheep and beef farmer Geoffrey Young has been elected to the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Board.

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High inflation and reduced livestock prices could see farm profits fall more than 30%

15 Mar 2023

While the outlook for global sheepmeat and beef trade is improving, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) expects farmer profitability to fall sharply due to reduced livestock prices and continued high inflation.

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Kiwis urged to support New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers in new campaign

7 Mar 2023

Kiwis are being urged to back New Zealand sheep and beef farmers as part of a new campaign designed to raise awareness about crippling Government policies.

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Road repairs and slash damage among farmers’ main concerns

3 Mar 2023

The Government must urgently commit to road repairs in isolated Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti farming communities, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) chief executive Sam McIvor.

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Meat processing sector steps up to support cyclone-impacted rural communities

2 Mar 2023

The red meat processing sector is working hard to support cyclone-affected farmers by ensuring plants return to operation as soon as possible and providing assistance to rural communities.

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Dr Frank Mitloehner

Government must work with farmers, not against them

2 Mar 2023

Internationally renowned greenhouse gas science communicator Dr Frank Mitloehner says the New Zealand Government must work with farmers to achieve climate goals, not against them.

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