National lamb crop edges higher as ewe performance improves
New Zealand’s national lamb crop for the 2025–26 season is estimated at 19.66 million head, a lift of one percent (or...
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Beef Progeny Test enters its sixth year
Mating wraps up this week at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test on Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri. Now entering its...
Intent behind resource management legislation positive but details will be critical
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) strongly supports the intent of the Government’s proposed reform of the resource...
Voting to take place for one B+LNZ farmer director in 2026
An election will be held for a farmer director role in the Southern South Island (SSI) electoral district as part of the...
E-diary notices: 21 November 2025
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Farmers explore practical tech at Tākaka field day
Farmers from across the top of the south recently gathered in Upper Tākaka for a full day of learning and discussion...
NZ’s sheep industry – 30 year report card
Since 1995, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been recording the sheep industry’s genetic progress through its national...
Dry conditions build case for Body Condition Scoring
The dry conditions being experienced along much of the east coast of both Islands build a strong case for Body Condition...
Take a break, try Surfing for Farmers
Surfing for Farmers is back for the summer, running in 25 regions across New Zealand and giving farmers the chance to...
Apply for 2026 Next Generation Sheep Farmer Programme
Apply now for the Next Generation Sheep Farmer Programme, scheduled to take place in Adelaide, Australia from 5–10 July...
E-diary notices: 28 November 2025
Your input into farm safety, Nominations for director role open, Waikato Plan Change 1
RMA reform must be evidence-based and enduring
The Government is expected to introduce RMA legislation by the end of this year. We’re concerned the consultation...
Apply for B+LNZ’s Agricultural Student Scholarship
Are you planning to study agriculture at tertiary level in 2026? Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is offering a new...
Congratulations to the 2025 Marlborough Farmer of the Year
As proud sponsors, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) congratulates the 2025 Marlborough Farmer of the Year, Jason Rentoul...
How do I know if my calf drench is doing its job?
If you’re rearing calves for beef, or as dairy replacements, you’ll likely be treating them at intervals for internal...
Get to know new B+LNZ WNI Farmer Councillors
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) recently welcomed three new Farmer Councillors to its Western North Island region.
The Nutrition Process helps optimise farm productivity
The newly released Beef + Lamb New Zealand resource The Nutrition Process helps sheep and beef farmers ensure their...
E-diary notices: 21 November 2025
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Entries for 2026 B+LNZ Awards close soon
Entries for the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards close in just over two weeks and anyone working in the red meat...
Taste Pure Nature comes to life in Shanghai
New Zealand’s red meat story took a major step forward in Shanghai earlier this month with the first in-market...