Research shows New Zealand’s red meat sector drives nearly $50 billion in annual spending across the economy
New research shows New Zealand’s red meat sector generates $48.7 billion in spending across the economy each year and...
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Winners announced in the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
The winners in this year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at Te Pae Christchurch...
Updated climate policies research shows competitive gap is widening for NZ farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released updated research showing that the changes New Zealand made to its agricultural...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand launches tool to help sheep farmers unlock flock value
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has unveiled a new tool to help sheep farmers better understand the genetics in their...
Red meat sector releases its priorities for incoming Government
Safeguarding and improving market access, managing supply chain disruptions, resource management reform and...
New Zealand’s Red Meat Sector welcomes the Labour Party’s decision to support the India FTA
The New Zealand red meat sector has welcomed the Labour Party’s decision to support the India–New Zealand Free Trade...
New fast parasite test gives farmers earlier warning
A new diagnostic test developed in partnership between Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Awanui Veterinary will give...
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...
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...
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.
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...
B+LNZ says significant changes needed to RMA replacement legislation
In its submission on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill as part of Resource Management Act reforms, B+LNZ...
Tickets now available for Out the Gate 2026
Tickets are now available for Out the Gate, B+LNZ’s largest red meat sector event, returning from 19-21 May 2026 at Te...
75 Years Strong: The Sheep and Beef Farm Survey
For 75 years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Sheep and Beef Farm Survey has set the gold standard for independent farm...
2025 B+LNZ Rural Advancement Scholarship recipients announced
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is proud to announce the six recipients of the 2025 Rural Advancement Scholarship, an...
Intent behind resource management legislation positive but details will be critical
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) strongly supports the intent of the Government’s proposed reform of the resource...
Voting to take place for one B+LNZ farmer director in 2026
An election will be held for a farmer director role in the Southern South Island (SSI) electoral district as part of the...
Meet the new B+LNZ Farmer Council Chair
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Billing as National Chair of the Farmer...