New intensive winter grazing regulations take effect
The new Intensive Winter Grazing regulations came into effect on 1 November and Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging...
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NZ public supporting sheep and beef farmers on carbon farming
New Zealanders have expressed concern about carbon emitters offsetting their emissions through carbon farming.
Public backs carbon farming limits as report shows soaring sales
The majority of New Zealanders don’t agree with the Government’s approach of planting our way out of the problem of...
Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has delivered a damning verdict on the Government’s emissions pricing proposal following...
B+LNZ CEO joins business delegation to US
B+LNZ chief executive Sam McIvor was asked to join a business delegation to the US with CEOs, investors, tech...
Study identifies ewe wastage numbers
Preliminary results on a ewe wastage study carried out on 37 sheep farms across New Zealand last year found that on...
The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update
The following was emailed to farmers on 20 October 2022.
Update on policy relating to highly productive land
The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) came into effect on 17 October.
Late spring management to increase sub clover content
Late spring is good time for farmers to assess how much subterranean clover is in their pastures and to actively manage...
Catchment work celebrated by farmers, iwi and rural professionals
More than 280 people across the sector gathered at the NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Forum last week to celebrate the...
Government rules out delaying winter grazing regulations
The Government has refused to put a hold on winter grazing rules despite failing to implement crucial elements which...
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...
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...