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...
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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...
The New Zealand red meat sector welcomes US beef tariff move
The US Government announcement that it will be removing its reciprocal tariffs on a range of food products, including...
B+LNZ seeking director nominations as part of 2026 Annual Meeting process
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for nominations for director roles in the Eastern North Island and Southern...
B+LNZ leads global agricultural organisations in united call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has led the development of an unprecedented joint statement by global agricultural...
Entries open in the 2026 B+LNZ Awards
Entries are now open for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards, and those working in the red meat sector are...
Government announcement on methane targets and pricing a positive step forward
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association welcome the certainty that farmers will not face a price on...
Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the Sheep Poo...
Limits on farm sales into carbon farming a good first step but rules still don’t go far enough
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says while it’s encouraging to finally see some restrictions on wholesale conversions of...