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US – beef demand reaches new heights

8 Jul 2021

Following the recent analysis of the Chinese meat protein market by B+LNZ's Economic Service team, this time they look into the US market and the key influencers impacting demand for New Zealand beef.

Market Development
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Will going meat-free really save the planet?

7 Jul 2021

Independent research by some of the world’s leading scientists shows the climate change benefits of substituting meat from the average New Zealander’s diet would only lead to a 3–4 percent decrease in an individual’s lifetime global warming impact from all activities, and could risk individuals missing out on key essential nutrients, such as iron.

Media Release
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Trial seeking to future-proof NZ’s sheep industry

5 Jul 2021

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics’ Low Input Sheep Progeny Trial is identifying the genetics that will future-proof this country’s sheep industry. Part one of this two-part series, looks at how the trial is set up and the industry-breaker-dags.

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An important message from Andrew Morrison, Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand

1 Jul 2021

Farmers now have just seven days to vote in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand referendum.

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New calculator makes it easy for farmers to know their emissions numbers

1 Jul 2021

A new free calculator to help sheep, beef and deer farmers calculate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sequestration is now available.

Media Release
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Open Farm days connect farming and urban Kiwis together

30 Jun 2021

Urban visitors and host farmers share a similar vision of sustainable farming, according to the Open Farms survey conducted by Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

Open Farms

Last chance to vote in Beef + Lamb New Zealand levy referendum

30 Jun 2021

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging farmers to have their say before voting closes for its referendum.

Media Release
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B+LNZ welcomes strong industry voice in new vocational education and training entity

29 Jun 2021

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the appointments to the Muka Tangata – People, Food, and Fibre Workforce Development Council (WDC) which will play a vital role in vocational education and training.

Media Release
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Dairy Beef Progeny Test results highlight the power of genetics

29 Jun 2021

The latest results in Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics’ Dairy Beef Progeny Test once again demonstrate the value of selecting the right beef genetics for use over dairy cows.

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Remember to vote in the referendum

24 Jun 2021

There are only two weeks left to have your say in the 2021 sheepmeat and beef levy referendum. It’s your chance to have a say on whether B+LNZ continues to exist.

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China – a closer look at meat protein demand and supply

24 Jun 2021

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Economic Service team examines the key influences in China that are impacting, or have the potential to impact, demand for New Zealand sheepmeat and beef exports. Global red meat trade headlines are increasingly dominated by demand and supply patterns emerging from China, which has become a key driver of global trade flows and prices for meat protein.

Market Development
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Taking responsibility for biosecurity

21 Jun 2021

Biosecurity is everybody’s responsibility.

Biosecurity