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Beef + Lamb New Zealand encouraged by progress on M.bovis eradication

14 Feb 2019

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is pleased that the latest Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) report confirms that the phased eradication response is on track.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s thoughts with John Wilson’s family

30 Jan 2019

With the recent passing of former Fonterra Chairman John Wilson, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) extends their condolences to Mr Wilson’s family and friends.

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Importance of the rules based trading framework for New Zealand

23 Jan 2019

Joint statement – NZ Food and Beverage Exporters

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Agreement on post-Brexit regulatory continuity reassuring for exporters

22 Jan 2019

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcome Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement that a Veterinary Agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand has been signed in London.

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EAT-Lancet report a good opportunity for New Zealand

17 Jan 2019

The EAT-Lancet Commission’s report on healthy diets from sustainable food systems highlights the importance of sustainable, grass-fed red meat produced in countries such as New Zealand.

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Encouraging progress on M. bovis eradication programme

17 Dec 2018

Beef farmers will be encouraged by the Technical Advisory Group’s report on the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

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Western North Island and Central South Island Director elections

17 Dec 2018

Director elections will be held for Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Western North Island and Central South Island electoral districts after two nominations were received in each district.

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Industry cost share for Mycoplasma bovis finalised

4 Dec 2018

Joint media release DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand: The Boards of DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have today announced agreement on how each industry’s share of the cost of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) phased eradication programme will be split.

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B+LNZ welcomes launch of One Billion Trees Fund

30 Nov 2018

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the $238 million One Billion Trees Fund that will complement the work already being done on sheep and beef farms.

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NZMB appoints First NZ Capital as investment manager

29 Nov 2018

The New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) has appointed First NZ Capital (FNZC) as investment manager for NZMB’s $70 million of reserves.

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Another record high lambing percentage for New Zealand sheep farmers

29 Nov 2018

Sheep and beef farmers achieved another record high lambing percentage this spring, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Lamb Crop 2018 report

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Red meat sector welcomes news CPTPP to enter into force

31 Oct 2018

The red meat sector welcomes Minister David Parker and Damien O’Connor’s announcement this morning that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force on 30 December this year for Mexico, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Australia who were the first six nations to ratify the agreement.

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