E-diary notices: 27 March 2026
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New Zealand farm profitability continues to rebound but uncertainty on the horizon
New Zealand sheep and beef farmers can expect continuing strong returns, with average farm profit forecast to climb to...
Latest developments on show at Sheep Breeder Forum
Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in sheep genetics at the Sheep Breeder Forum this...
Championing the Farm Without Harm message
B+LNZ Eastern North Island Farmer Councillor Chloe Butcher-Herries is one of three inaugural Regional Champions for...
Weaning time: set beef calves up to get ahead of the worms
Wormwise consultant, vet and farmer, Mary Bowron outlines how to set beef weaners up for success in the war against...
Curiosity encouraged at hands-on animal health workshop
More than 50 Tasman farmers turned out for a practical, hands-on animal health workshop focused on post‑mortem learning...
Two farmers selected for 2026 Global Sheep Forum
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is pleased to announce Grace Pettit (Tararua) and Carey Pawson-Edwards (South Canterbury...
E-diary notices: 20 March 2026
New B+LNZ Wormwise handbook, Beef and sheep farmers recognised in BFEA regional awards, The poo‑dunnit of facial eczema...
Impact of the Iran Conflict on New Zealand’s red meat sector
Here’s the latest on disruptions caused by the Iran War and what you can do on farm.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s 2026 Annual Meeting concludes
The B+LNZ Annual Meeting was held in Timaru today. Attendees heard about the year in review and priorities for the year...
Ram harnesses – a valuable farm management tool
Ram harnesses are a useful tool, helping to identify potentially dry ewes early and indicate lambing dates which helps...
ERG looks for future environment opportunities
Debating how the sheep and beef sector can capture future opportunities while managing emerging environmental challenges...
E-diary notices: 13 March 2026
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Matt McRae elected to B+LNZ Board as Southern South Island farmer director
B+LNZ has released the results of voting in the Southern South Island director election, as part of 2026 annual meeting...
Dairy and beef sectors welcome Government investment in Dairy Beef Opportunities programme
New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries today welcomed the Government’s investment in the $20.9 million Dairy Beef...
Finalists announced in 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
The finalists have been announced in this year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.
Backing the next generation of genetics talent
In the lead‑up to this year’s Sheep Breeder Forum, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is offering a scholarship designed to...
Help – my drench is failing, now what?
Ginny Dodunski, Wormwise’s Programme Manager outlines what to do when faecal egg counts indicate that worms are...
Technology and innovation on display at Tangihanga Station
There was a strong sense of curiosity and optimism in the air at Tangihanga Station recently, as farmers, landowners and...
E-diary notices: 6 March 2026
Annual meeting voting closes next week, Rural professionals: please complete digital farm data survey