Spring search for subterranean clover
Now is the ideal time to be on the look-out for subterranean (sub) clover in hill country and dryland pastures and...
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More farmers getting hands-on with vehicle safety
A recent safety day at Steve Hirshberg’s property in Āpiti, saw 20 local farmers learn how to use their quads and side...
E-diary notices: 26 September 2025
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B+LNZ still pushing for split-gas approach to methane
Following B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland’s trip to Europe earlier this year, we’ve continued to work on building international...
Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the Sheep Poo...
Celebrating 20 years of service to East Coast sheep and beef farmers
“It’s been a blast”.
Just add water
In this two-part series, B+LNZ looks at how a Central Canterbury farming family has diversified their sheep and beef...
Cable Bay Farm marks 150 years’ access
For generations, the Stuart family has welcomed New Zealanders onto its hill country land via a public walk track. This...
E-diary notices: 19 September 2025
Update on legislation introducing limits on farm sales into carbon farming, We still need your sheep poo, Applications...
Limits on farm sales into carbon farming a good first step but rules still don’t go far enough
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says while it’s encouraging to finally see some restrictions on wholesale conversions of...
Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Māori Language Week (14-20 September 2025)...
Agriculture must stay at the heart of education
B+LNZ has been pushing back strongly, along with others, against Government proposals that would have removed...
TB Plan consultation open – have your say
New Zealand is closer to eradicating bovine TB than ever before, but possums remain a threat. The TB Plan Review...
Kellogg study focuses on wearable technologies on hill country
The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme had been on Natasha Cave’s radar for several years before she applied for a Beef...
What is refugia and why worry about it?
Wormwise vet Mary Bowron demystifies refugia and explains why it is an important tool for managing parasites.
E-diary notices: 12 September 2025
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Nitrogen applications boost spring growth
Farmers facing a feed pinch this spring could consider applying nitrogen to help boost pasture growth.
Update on our freshwater farm plans work
B+LNZ continues to push for a simpler freshwater farm plans system, reflecting the extensive nature of many sheep and...
FE risk: lessons from sheep poo
Recently B+LNZ hosted a webinar giving farmers an update on findings from the Sheep Poo study, featuring Dr Cara...
Farmers driving environmental change in Tukituki
For more than 30 years, Steve Treseder has quietly transformed the landscape of the Nisbett Taumata Estate in the...