New resource management laws welcomed, but practical rules will be the real test
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the passage of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill is positive for sheep...
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Politicians to go head-to-head on primary sector policy at Rural Issues Debate
Leading figures from the major political parties will be grilled on their primary sector policies at the Rural Issues...
Farmgate red meat prices forecast to remain strong but margins tighten
Sheep and beef farmers can expect continued strong red meat returns in 2026–27 but Beef + Lamb New Zealand is warning...
B+LNZ: Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment report on the ETS a helpful contribution to discussion
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report on the current design of New...
Freshwater Farm Plan changes pragmatic
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has cautiously welcomed the changes to Freshwater Farm Plans announced yesterday.
Survey shows continued shift towards beef cattle
New Zealand's livestock mix continued to shift towards beef cattle over the past year, according to Beef + Lamb New...
Cool Beef programme launched to support more efficient New Zealand beef cattle
A new research programme to support the development of breeding tools for more feed-efficient beef cattle was officially...
Farm conversions to forestry slower but food producing land still at risk
Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef...
Lower interest rates drive headline farm deflation
Lower interest rates are helping farm budgets, with Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s latest Sheep and Beef On-farm Inflation...
Red meat sector encouraged by stronger export outlook
A strong export outlook for red meat and wool is great news for farmers, exporters and the wider New Zealand economy.
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...
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...