E-diary notices: 29 August 2025
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Tararua farmers open paradise to public
Tararua sheep and beef farmers Marty and Debbie Hull have given access to the public to their “magical” waterfall for...
Primary Purpose research on public views around emissions
At a time when NZ’s emissions policies are under scrutiny and consumers increasingly look for low-carbon products...
Showcasing innovation in Taranaki farming
Each year, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) hosts three events across the Taranaki region to spotlight innovative farming...
Do cattle need a drench coming out of the winter?
Cattle coming out of the winter often get a drench in the springtime, but this may not be necessary for all animals...
Showcasing B+LNZ at Lincoln University’s Food and Fibre Awards
Beef + Lamb New Zealand took the opportunity to showcase the careers available within the organisation and the red meat...
Indoor lambing system continues to deliver
On a cold, wet July day, 200 single or triplet-bearing ewes were tucked up in the Dawkins family’s warm, dry lambing...
E-diary notices: 22 August 2025
More GFF trainers needed, Wairarapa Livestock Parasite Management Group Field Day
B+LNZ backs women’s rugby
B+LNZ is continuing its support for New Zealand athletes by partnering with Sky’s broadcast of the Women’s Rugby World...
Bulls needed for across-breed progeny test
Angus and Hereford stud breeders are being encouraged to nominate sires for use in an innovative beef genetics programme...
Farm interns explore cattle handling in VR
Whangārei A&P Society’s Farm Intern Programme students have been learning how to handle cattle safely without stepping...
Planning ahead for next year’s winter forage crops
With spring just around the corner, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to start planning ahead for next year...
Lamb revival
A well-equipped lambing kit can help minimise lamb losses, particularly in bad weather.
Planting productive land in trees is clogging the arteries of our economy
This opinion editorial by B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland was published in the Sunday Star-Times on 10 August 2025.
E-diary notices: 15 August 2025
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Signs of sheep and beef recovery in B+LNZ Stock Number Survey
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released its annual Stock Number Survey for the year ending 30 June 2025, which shows New...
Failure to fix ETS means wholesale farmland conversions will continue
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the latest proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) leave the door...
Building a sheep and beef business
A can-do attitude, parental support and a drive to create multi-generational opportunities have been instrumental in...
Showcasing progress at B+LNZ’s WNI Hub Farm
Ohineiti Station, B+LNZ’s Western North Island Hub Farm, is a platform for real-time learning and performance...
How collaboration is driving genetic progress in New Zealand Beef
It’s been five months since Beef + Lamb New Zealand launched nProve Beef, a powerful new online genetics tool developed...