Code of welfare consultation – webinar recording and survey, Help shape the fight against facial eczema, Join us at the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference, Apply for a Nuffield Scholarship
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This week’s notices:
Code of welfare consultation – webinar recording and survey
If you want more information on the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee’s (NAWAC) consultation on proposed updates to the code of welfare for sheep and beef cattle and missed the recent B+LNZ webinars, a recording is now available. We’ve also provided a survey for you to provide us with your thoughts once you’ve seen the proposals in more detail. B+LNZ will be providing a submission, informed by farmer input. More info on our website here. Consultation closes 5pm Tuesday, 15 July.
Help shape the fight against facial eczema
B+LNZ urges farmers to take part in a national survey exploring the social impacts of facial eczema – a key part of the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme. It’s easy, completely confidential, and takes just 15 minutes to complete. For every response, $10 will be donated to the Rural Support Trust. Complete the survey before 18 July. Read the media release here.
Join us at the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference
The 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference is just around the corner – grab your tickets today. The premier event, hosted by the Meat Industry Association in partnership with B+LNZ, takes place 21–22 July 2025 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, bringing together leaders from across NZ’s red meat supply chain. Be part of insightful discussions on innovation, trade, sustainability, and value growth.
Apply for a Nuffield Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2026 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship. As a Nuffield Scholar you'll join a group of motivated individuals who lead by example, drive change, and strive to give back to their community, industry and sector. B+LNZ is a proud strategic partner of Rural Leaders. Applications close 17 August 2025. Apply now.