Proposed ETS changes won’t solve carbon farming problem, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand
In its submission to the Government’s consultation on proposals that aim to limit the increasing amount of exotic carbon...
News
Primary tabs
Key improvements welcomed in amended winter grazing regulations
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of amended winter grazing rules, saying the...
Resilience, progress and collaboration key themes at B+LNZ 2022 Annual Meeting
At the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Annual Meeting, held online today, attendees heard about the key challenges the...
B+LNZ announce results of 2022 Farmer Director elections
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Farmer Director Nicky Hyslop has been re-elected to represent the Central South Island...
Strong farmer interest in emissions pricing options
Agriculture’s emissions pricing alternatives are attracting good interest from dairy, sheep and beef farmers.
New Zealand Meat Board announces investment in innovative beef genetics programme
The New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) has announced it is to invest up to $1 million a year in the ground-breaking Informing...
Farmers from around New Zealand can now take part in B+LNZ Annual Meeting
Anyone interested in hearing from Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is invited to attend its online Annual Meeting, held...
NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement significant boost for red meat sector
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the UK represents a significant boost for New...
A positive outlook for 2021–2022 season with record high red meat export returns
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Mid-Season Update 2021–22 has a positive outlook for global sheepmeat and beef trade...
Changes to overseas investment rules for forestry a good start but Government needs to do more
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the ending of the streamlined forestry test for overseas investors planning to...
More online meetings for ag emissions roadshow
Due to high farmer interest, more than 15 extra online regional meetings are being added to the B+LNZ and DairyNZ...
Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector
Urgent national policy changes are required to ensure the increase in carbon farming to meet New Zealand’s climate...
B+LNZ reaction to Government signals on carbon farming
B+LNZ has cautiously welcomed Government signals that it is considering policy changes to address the wholesale...
COVID-19 forces postponement of Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards Dinner
Following the move to red in COVID-19’s Traffic Light system, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has made the decision to postpone...
New report confirms trend of land-use change from pastoral farming to carbon farming
The latest analysis of farm sales data confirms the increasing price of carbon in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is...
B+LNZ elected to board of prestigious global sustainable beef organisation
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has been elected to the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB).
B+LNZ welcomes new report on methane and warming in Royal Society journal
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed the publication of a major new report that will help build understanding of...
B+LNZ says Government can’t ignore growing calls for carbon forestry limits
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) supports the formation of the Native Forest Coalition and says the growing chorus of...
Farmer voice vital on emissions pricing future
Farmers will play a key part in deciding which agricultural emissions pricing framework the primary sector recommends to...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand reacts to Global Methane Pledge
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is concerned the Government’s support for the Global Methane Pledge, announced at COP26...