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Los Angeles food truck serving a taste of NZ grass-fed beef and lamb

3 Nov 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a food truck sampling tour as part of a new Taste Pure Nature campaign, in partnership with Atkins Ranch grass-fed lamb and First Light Farms 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef, to bring a taste of New Zealand to Los Angeles-area residents.

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Farm expenditure and inflation expected to impact farm profit margins

2 Nov 2022

While the forecast for global sheepmeat and beef demand is generally positive for the season, an increase in farm expenditure and inflation could significantly reduce farmers’ margins, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) New Season Outlook 2022–23.

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Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say

26 Oct 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has delivered a damning verdict on the Government’s emissions pricing proposal following a detailed analysis.

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NZ red meat sector concerned about Government changes to agricultural emissions pricing proposal

11 Oct 2022

While the Government has accepted many of the recommendations from the He Waka Eke Noa Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership, New Zealand’s red meat sector is concerned about several changes that alter the balance of what was proposed by the partnership.

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Consultation welcomed, but forestry concerns remain

6 Oct 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the Government’s consultation today on how forests are managed through the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF).

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Winners announced in the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards

29 Sep 2022

The winners in the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at the Napier War Memorial Centre last night.

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B+LNZ partners with Alliance and Silver Fern Farms to pilot beef and lamb vending machines in China

28 Sep 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has joined forces with leading red meat exporters Alliance Group and Silver Fern Farms to launch innovative beef and lamb meal vending machines in China.

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We don’t want farmers to break the law

27 Sep 2022

The Government’s winter grazing regime is becoming increasingly confusing for farmers as D-Day looms to have consents in place, warns Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), Federated Farmers and DairyNZ.

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Low input sheep trial nears completion

6 Sep 2022

The Low Input Sheep Progeny Test will be wound down from this year having highlighted the role genetics can play in a sheep’s ability to perform with minimal inputs in a challenging environment.

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Farmers show resilience in challenging times

1 Sep 2022

The latest Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Stock Number Survey shows farmers have continued to adapt quickly to challenging circumstances including droughts, processing delays and COVID-19, while afforestation remains a significant concern.

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B+LNZ seeking a new Associate Director

24 Aug 2022

The board of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is seeking a new Associate Director as South Otago farmer Courtney Nimmo’s term comes to an end in October.

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Clear plan needed to address impacts of carbon farming

1 Aug 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government’s announcement that exotic trees will no longer be removed from the permanent category of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a step back from addressing the deeply concerning sale of sheep and beef farms for carbon farming.

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