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Don’t let worms gatecrash mating season
Wormwise vet Mary Bowron gives timely advice about worm management in the read- up to mating and particularly being on...
B+LNZ says significant changes needed to RMA replacement legislation
In its submission on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill as part of Resource Management Act reforms, B+LNZ...
E-diary notices: 20 February 2026
Reminder: voting letters hitting mailboxes, Complete the remuneration survey for a chance to win, Central Field Days
National Lamb Day 2026 celebrates NZ food from farm to fork
From Parliament to field days, Kiwis enjoyed celebrating New Zealand food producers during National Lamb Day 2026.
Lifting performance through focus groups
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) refreshed extension programme is progressing well, and farmers across the country are...
Ewe body condition drives conception rates
Body condition scoring ewes at least six weeks out from mating can make a significant difference to conception rates and...
Hard grazing required before sowing subterranean clover
Farmers wanting to establish subterranean clovers in their pastures this autumn are encouraged to graze pastures down to...
Have your say on sheep traceability
Incursions of foreign animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease could be devastating for farmers, livestock...
E-diary notices: 13 February 2026
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B+LNZ Annual Meeting voting underway next week
Voting information for the 2026 B+LNZ Annual Meeting processes – including a director election for Southern South Island...
Important update about RMA reform consultation
The following was emailed to farmers on 12 February 2026.
Tickets now available for Out the Gate 2026
Tickets are now available for Out the Gate, B+LNZ’s largest red meat sector event, returning from 19-21 May 2026 at Te...
Pests and diseases thrive in great growing conditions
Recent rainfall has made for a fantastic growing season in many regions, but farmers are also reporting a proliferation...
B+LNZ acknowledge loss of former Director Anne Munro
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is saddened by the recent death of former Farmer Director Anne Munro and acknowledge the...
E-diary notices: 6 February 2026
SSI director election and other annual meeting voting processes, Last chance to have your say on the Government’s RMA...
75 Years Strong: The Sheep and Beef Farm Survey
For 75 years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Sheep and Beef Farm Survey has set the gold standard for independent farm...
B+LNZ team at Southern Field Days
B+LNZ is looking forward to connecting with farmers at Southern Field Days in Waimumu (11–13 February). If you’re...
PM sees Tairāwhiti devastation firsthand
B+LNZ accompanied Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on a recent visit to Tairāwhiti to see firsthand the extensive damage...
Rabobank joins Out the Gate 2026 as Strategic Partner
B+LNZ is excited to welcome Rabobank New Zealand as a Strategic Partner for Out the Gate 2026, taking place 20-21 May in...