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...
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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
RMA reform: B+LNZ continues to push for changes
Following our submission on the draft legislation to replace the Resource Management Act, we’ve had a series of meetings...
Whenua Māori Te Whakaari Inc wins B+LNZ Station Challenge
B+LNZ was proud to be part of the recent East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa. A key highlight was the B+LNZ Station...
Act now to address rain-damaged kale crops
While the wet summer in some areas has been good for grass growth, some kale winter forage crops have been affected by...
B+LNZ announces 2026 Agricultural Student Scholarship recipients
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is pleased to announce the ten recipients of the inaugural 2026 B+LNZ Agricultural...
E-diary notices: 27 February 2026
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US tariff changes: what they mean
A major shift in US trade policy has reduced tariffs on New Zealand sheepmeat but added new uncertainty. Beef remains...