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Environment Aotearoa reinforces importance of B+LNZ Environment Strategy and Implementation Plan

18 Apr 2019

The release of the Environment Aotearoa 2019 report reinforces the importance of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Environment Strategy and Implementation plan, with sheep and beef farmers already taking ownership and action of their environmental impacts.

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B+LNZ supports proposed changes to NAIT

18 Apr 2019

Proposed changes to the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Act announced by Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor are sensible says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the organisation is looking forward to working with the Minister and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on progressing the changes and improving NAIT.

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Taste Pure Nature origin brand launches in California

27 Mar 2019

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has started the pilot rollout of its Taste Pure Nature country of origin brand campaign in California with early results very encouraging.

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Parliamentary Commissioner shows the way on climate change

26 Mar 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s comprehensive report “Farms, Forests and Fossil Fuels” shows the clear way forward for New Zealand on climate change.

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B+LNZ Annual Meeting highlights sector’s focus on environment and exports

22 Mar 2019

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Annual Meeting in Timaru on 21 March has focused on how the conversation on food has changed, with consumers thinking more about the provenance of their food and how the country’s sheep and beef sector is using that to build a premium for New Zealand beef and lamb.

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New faces join Beef + Lamb New Zealand Board

18 Mar 2019

Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes new faces to its Board of Directors with the election of two new Farmer Directors, an appointment of a new Processor-Exporter Director, and a new Associate Director.

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You’re invited to B+LNZ’s Annual Meeting

20 Feb 2019

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Annual Meeting will be held in Timaru on Thursday 21 March 2019, with registrations now open for both the meeting itself as well as an exciting full day of events surrounding the Annual Meeting to update farmers on key industry initiatives and issues.

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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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