Update on key policy issues: agricultural emissions pricing and freshwater farm plans
The following email was sent to farmers on 16 June 2023.
News
Primary tabs
Processing update from B+LNZ and the Meat Industry Association: processing capacity snapshot
Here is an update on processing capacity across the country and advice on planning ahead for the bobby calf season.
Analysis of the impact of the weighted vote
The B+LNZ Board has undertaken and considered analysis of the impact of the weighted vote compared to ‘one farmer one...
Taste Pure Nature Chinese social media channel doubles followers in May
B+LNZ’s Taste Pure Nature campaign in China continues to reach more ‘Conscious Foodie’ consumers, educating them about...
Supporting the training of rural facilitators
B+LNZ is supporting NZIPIM to continue to offer the popular ‘Facilitation Learning and Change Programme’ which has...
Better Beef Breeding workshops help add value to bull purchases
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Better Beef Breeding workshops are helping equip commercial beef breeders with the tools to...
Train your staff with a $500* Primary ITO – Te Pūkenga rebate
For a limited time, Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga are offering a $500* rebate on fees for every staff member you enrol in...
National Party climate change policy broadly positive for sheep and beef sector
The National Party’s climate change policy is closely aligned with the sheep and beef sector’s own position, says Beef +...
Sheep and beef farmers win National Ambassador Title at National Sustainability Showcase
Otago sheep and beef farmers Steven and Kellie Nichol are this year’s National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and...
Salmonella Hindmarsh outbreak causes concern
Farmers in Southland, Taihape and Hawke’s Bay are being asked to be on the lookout for diarrhoea and sudden death in...
Chinese Ambassador learns about NZ’s grass-fed farming systems
The Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) trade team recently hosted Chinese Ambassador Dr Wang Xiaolong and members of the...
Q&A with Northland farm intern Miya Wendt-Smith
Miya Wendt-Smith is in her first year of Whangārei A&P Society’s Farm Intern Programme, and is enjoying living and...
Farmers raise concerns over freshwater farm plans
During the first few B+LNZ farmer feedback sessions this week, farmers repeatedly raised concerns about freshwater farm...
B+LNZ estimates cyclones cost sheep and beef farmers between $367–422m
B+LNZ estimates cyclones cost sheep and beef farmers between $367–422m
Entries open for 2023 B+LNZ Awards
Entries are now open for the 2023 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards which celebrates the people, innovation, science and...
Emissions pricing update – possible fertiliser tax
A message from B+LNZ Board Chair Kate Acland.
Integrating livestock into arable systems brings significant advantages
Over 140 farmers attended a recent Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Foundation for Arable Research field day which focused on...
Farmers facing highest on-farm inflation since early 1980s
For the second year in a row, sheep and beef farmers are facing on-farm inflation levels not seen since the early 80s...
Cow condition drives reproductive performance
Results from a five-year beef progeny test show that body condition is a heritable trait and there is a strong...
Government must push for emissions to be managed based on warming impact in climate change negotiations
The New Zealand Government must argue for an agreement that emissions are managed based on the warming impact of...