Sector partners strengthen resolve to advocate strongly for farmers
Primary sector partners have met and signalled a united determination to advocate strongly for farmers, on emissions...
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Emissions pricing update: sector groups’ joint statement and updated submission guidance
The following was emailed to farmers on 10 November 2022.
Sustainability advocate Diana Rodgers attends COP27 on B+LNZ’s behalf
High-profile US dietician and sustainability advocate Diana Rodgers is attending the 2022 United Nations Climate Change...
Annual Global Sheep Producers Forum group meet in Canada
The Global Sheep Producers Forum (GSPF) members, including Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), will meet in Toronto for the...
Nominations open for two B+LNZ director roles
Nominations are now open for two (Eastern North Island and Southern South Island) Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ)...
New Zealand beef and lamb among the most carbon efficient in world
New research has confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world.
Los Angeles food truck serving a taste of NZ grass-fed beef and lamb
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a food truck sampling tour as part of a new Taste Pure Nature campaign, in...
B+LNZ appoints new Associate Director for 2022/23
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has appointed Glen McDonald as an Associate Director to its board, commencing 1 November...
Farm expenditure and inflation expected to impact farm profit margins
While the forecast for global sheepmeat and beef demand is generally positive for the season, an increase in farm...
New intensive winter grazing regulations take effect
The new Intensive Winter Grazing regulations came into effect on 1 November and Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging...
NZ public supporting sheep and beef farmers on carbon farming
New Zealanders have expressed concern about carbon emitters offsetting their emissions through carbon farming.
Public backs carbon farming limits as report shows soaring sales
The majority of New Zealanders don’t agree with the Government’s approach of planting our way out of the problem of...
Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has delivered a damning verdict on the Government’s emissions pricing proposal following...
B+LNZ CEO joins business delegation to US
B+LNZ chief executive Sam McIvor was asked to join a business delegation to the US with CEOs, investors, tech...
Study identifies ewe wastage numbers
Preliminary results on a ewe wastage study carried out on 37 sheep farms across New Zealand last year found that on...
The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update
The following was emailed to farmers on 20 October 2022.
Update on policy relating to highly productive land
The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) came into effect on 17 October.
Late spring management to increase sub clover content
Late spring is good time for farmers to assess how much subterranean clover is in their pastures and to actively manage...
Catchment work celebrated by farmers, iwi and rural professionals
More than 280 people across the sector gathered at the NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Forum last week to celebrate the...
Government rules out delaying winter grazing regulations
The Government has refused to put a hold on winter grazing rules despite failing to implement crucial elements which...