E-diary notices: 7 May 2025
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Improving our event registration processes
From next week, if you’re registering for a B+LNZ event you might notice a few changes. They’re part of improving our...
Dr Mitloehner shares insights on methane
World-renowned methane expert Dr Frank Mitloehner visited New Zealand on his way to Australia, where he is being hosted...
Shamubeel Eaqub on people and productivity in our sector
Widely respected economist Shamubeel Eaqub used data to spark an important discussion about the people productivity gap...
Rural Support Trust Report shows strong impact for rural communities
On 6 May, the Rural Support Trust (RST) released the Rural Support Impact Report highlighting its important work...
B+LNZ urges Government to close carbon farming loopholes before more damage done
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is urging the Government to close loopholes in the guidance around limits on carbon...
Care required when transitioning cattle onto winter forage crops
Time, attention to detail and patience are required to minimise the risk of animal health issues when transitioning...
E-diary notices: 2 May 2025
Voting underway on foot and mouth disease agreement, Dairy farmers – on the move? Update NAIT this Moving Day 2025
Further updates on advocacy
B+LNZ has followed up with the Government on issues relating to limits on carbon forestry and the need for more time on...
Meeting the need with millions of meals
In recent months, Meat the Need & Feed Out, a charity connecting farmers and food producers with struggling families...
Selective drenching halves drench use
Building on earlier success, further trials of targeted selected treatment using SmartWorm® across diverse farming...
Unlocking the potential of hogget lambing
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s recently revised Unlocking the Potential of Hogget Lambing book contains a wealth of practical...
Lessons learnt from involvement in B+LNZ’s Beef Progeny Test
Ten years on from his involvement in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Beef Progeny Test, Matt Smith is applying many of the...
E-diary notices: 25 April 2025
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Responding to questions on gene tech
Farmers have asked B+LNZ for more information on the complex topic of gene technology.
B+LNZ showcasing dairy beef work at SIDE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand recently attended the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) to promote how we provide value for dairy...
Sheep and beef farmers well represented in 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The annual round of regional Ballance Farm Environment Awards has wrapped up, with sheep and beef farmers winning five...
Farm technician’s dream job
Bella Taylor is living her dream.
Autumn sub clover management sets up pastures for spring
Recent widespread autumn rain will have triggered the germination of subterranean clover seeds and the resulting...
E-diary notices: 18 April 2025
Voting underway on foot and mouth disease agreement, B+LNZ says more detail needed on freshwater farm plans