Beef and sheepmeat exports continue to face uncertainty due to COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to cause uncertainty for both beef and sheepmeat exports, impacting global economies, consumer demand...
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Updated winter crop paddock selection resources released
Farmers establishing forage crops will get all the information they need in relation to best-practice management and the...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand starts the search for an independent director
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has begun its search to appoint an independent director to its board.
Low methane-emitting sheep a reality in New Zealand
New Zealand farmers are the first in the world with the ability to breed low methane-emitting sheep.
B+LNZ assumes ownership of Future Farm lease
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is taking the opportunity to assume total ownership of the lease of its first Future Farm...
NZ beef centre stage at Beijing’s top retail stores
New Zealand’s grass-fed beef is drawing crowds at 13 of Beijing’s ultra-high-end retail stores, 7 Fresh.
New Zealand sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutral – new research
Independent research has found New Zealand’s sheep and beef farms are already close to being carbon neutral and...
Planning ahead for this season’s internal parasite management
As this season’s lamb crop hits the ground, farmers are being urged to make an internal parasite management plan for the...
Growing the next generation of farming leaders
Forty motivated young farmers gathered for two days at three different South Island locations over August as part of...
Trial highlights possible ewe efficiency gains
Preliminary results from a Massey University trial looking at the lifetime performance of lambs retained from hoggets...
Intensive Winter Grazing 2021 rules clarified
B+LNZ is working with central Government and regional councils to find practical solutions to several aspects of the...
Snow support
The following provides information on preparing for and responding to snow weather bombs, including factsheets and links...
Sheep and beef farmer confidence lowest in more than three years
Sheep and beef farmer confidence dropped to the lowest recorded level since August 2017, according to a survey by Beef +...
B+LNZ rolls out refreshed Farming Excellence Strategy
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s recently refreshed Farm Excellence Strategy will be used to inform the design of the...
B+LNZ and OSPRI to improve sheep traceability with electronic ASDs
Introductions of pests and diseases onto farms can be devastating for businesses and rural communities.
New Zealand’s sheep flock decreases due to drought
The total number of sheep in New Zealand decreased 2.3 percent over the past year to 26.21 million, according to Beef +...
B+LNZ’s Global Trade Update recap
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) hosted a Global Trade Update with guest speaker Vangelis Vitalis, one of New Zealand’s...
B+LNZ encourages awareness of rural mental health issues
Mental Health Awareness Week gives rural communities an opportunity to talk about an issue that is of particular concern...
Spring management to increase sub clover content
Dryland farmers looking to increase the subterranean clover content in their pastures should be thinking about shutting...
Supporting sector capability and training
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) provide an update on how it is supporting sector capability and training behind the farm...