Highlights of Red Meat Sector Conference available online
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is making the videos of the presentations and panel discussions held at this year’s Red Meat...
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Reminder about docking/tailing rules
Tail length requirements were introduced as part of new animal welfare regulations last year. Find out more about what a...
Low input sheep trial nears completion
The Low Input Sheep Progeny Test will be wound down from this year having highlighted the role genetics can play in a...
Responding to valid concerns about emissions pricing
B+LNZ is aware of some debate about the recommended emissions pricing option sent to the Government in May and we want...
Farmers show resilience in challenging times
The latest Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Stock Number Survey shows farmers have continued to adapt quickly to...
B+LNZ Awards dinner to be livestreamed
The inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards will be livestreamed giving anyone with an interest in the Awards and the...
Sheep farmers can support a disease outbreak response by signing up to MyOSPRI
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to play their part in protecting the industry from exotic diseases by signing up to...
Preventing losses to metabolic diseases at lambing
Metabolic diseases can cause significant ewe losses around lambing, particularly when feed is short and or ewes are...
Partners committed to He Waka Eke Noa
The following was emailed to farmers on 24 August 2022.
B+LNZ seeking a new Associate Director
The board of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is seeking a new Associate Director as South Otago farmer Courtney Nimmo’s...
Innovative farmer wellbeing assessment tool for hill country farmers launched
The wellbeing of hill country farmers is at the heart of a new tool developed by the Hill Country Futures Partnership...
Paddock selection critical when establishing winter crops
Farmers are being encouraged to carefully consider where and how they will establish next winter’s forage crops taking...
Field days showcase excellence in Māori sheep and beef farming
The three finalists in the Ahuwhenua Excellence in Māori Farming Awards are soon to open their gates to allow the wider...
Appropriate metric needed for methane measurement
The widely-used GWP 100 metric is not fit for purpose when accounting for the warming impact of methane in countries...
Industry groups call for hold on winter grazing rules
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is working with other industry groups to call for the winter grazing rules to be put on...
Flood support
The following provides information for preparing for and responding to floods, including fact-sheets, and links to...
Apprentice graduates to training others
Matt Lane’s apprenticeship with Primary ITO helped land him his first management role where he’s now supporting other...
Processing update: August 2022
Here’s another update on livestock processing from the Meat Industry Association, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ and...
50 GHG workshops in 30 days
It’s a busy time for Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and its partner organisations with 50 Greenhouse Gas Calculator and...
B+LNZ to exit Future Farm
After reviewing current and future priorities, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has made the decision to exit Lanercost, its hill...