Trial highlights benefits of using genetic tools
A recent trial comparing the performance of two lines of rams over commercial two-tooth ewes highlights the perils of...
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Information for farmers on the Government’s agricultural emissions pricing consultation
The following was emailed to farmers on 11 October 2022.
NZ red meat sector concerned about Government changes to agricultural emissions pricing proposal
While the Government has accepted many of the recommendations from the He Waka Eke Noa Primary Sector Climate Action...
Important Mycoplasma bovis update: testing stepped up with new strain
Summer testing for Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) will be stepped up after the nationwide surveillance programme identified...
Consultation welcomed, but forestry concerns remain
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the Government’s consultation today on how forests are managed through the...
Video explains benefits of pasture-raised red meat vs alternative proteins
New Zealand scientists have conducted a groundbreaking four-year research programme to explore the differences between...
Informing New Zealand Beef update
Beef + Lamb New Zealand, with the support of the Ministry for Primary Industries, is leading the Sustainable Food &...
Docking drench typically unnecessary
In a normal year, lambs do not require a drench at docking/tailing and a routine drench at this time may not be...
Winners announced in the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
The winners in the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at the Napier War...
Advocacy update for farmers – winter grazing, carbon farming, emissions pricing and biodiversity
The following was emailed to farmers on 28 September 2022.
B+LNZ partners with Alliance and Silver Fern Farms to pilot beef and lamb vending machines in China
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has joined forces with leading red meat exporters Alliance Group and Silver Fern Farms...
We don’t want farmers to break the law
The Government’s winter grazing regime is becoming increasingly confusing for farmers as D-Day looms to have consents in...
Mental health support and resources available
Mental Health Awareness Week (26 September – 2 October) provides an opportunity to talk about one of the biggest...
Mycoplasma bovis Mid Canterbury update – enhanced biosecurity measures in the Wakanui area
Beef + Lamb New Zealand, alongside DairyNZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries, is a partner in the Mycoplasma bovis...
B+LNZ builds farm emission reduction toolbox
There is no single solution when it comes to reducing methane emissions on-farm, but Beef + lamb New Zealand is...
Youth compete at the B+LNZ Future Sheep competition
School students between Years 1 and 13 gathered in Hawke’s Bay last week to take part in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand...
Maximising pre-weaning lamb growth rates
Ewes in early lactation require a massive amount of feed to provide adequate milk for their lambs while maintaining or...
Q&A with Northland farm intern Ellee
Ellee is completing her Level 3 New Zealand Certificate of Agriculture through Whangarei A&P Society’s Farm Intern...
Hill Country Futures Partnership farmer spotlight: Henry and Sofie Gaddum
Gaining input from farmers was critical to the development of the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme, and...
Celebrating Māori Language Week
B+LNZ will join Aotearoa next week in celebrating Māori Language Week and use it as an opportunity to highlight Māori’s...