New national AgYields forage database launched
A new national forage database has been launched to help farmers and rural professionals make informed decisions around...
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EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement outcome disappointing for New Zealand’s red meat sector
New Zealand’s red meat sector is deeply disappointed and concerned at the poor-quality European Union-New Zealand trade...
B+LNZ staff working around the globe for best trade deals
B+LNZ staff are continuing their work in the US, UK, and EU to achieve the best possible trade outcomes for farmers.
New book highlights red meat sector’s contribution to NZ economy
This week, 'Meeting Change: the NZ Red Meat Story 1997–2022' was released. Commissioned by the New Zealand Meat Board...
Research confirms red meat nutritional advantage
Results from ground-breaking New Zealand research have shown red meat is a better source of protein than a processed...
Body condition and feed beats pre-lamb drenching
In the lead-up to lambing, farmers are being advised not to blanket drench ewes, particularly with long-acting drench...
B+LNZ, Federated Farmers and DINZ call for pause on biodiversity proposals
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), Federated Farmers and Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) have written to ministers...
Update on B+LNZ’s advocacy on carbon farming
We’ve repeatedly called for urgent Government action on the wholesale conversion of sheep and beef farms for carbon...
Celebrating Matariki – the Māori New Year
Matariki is an integral part of New Zealand’s Māori agribusiness.
New Deputy Chair appointed to B+LNZ board
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Northern South Island Director Kate Acland has been appointed Deputy Chair of the board.
B+LNZ calls for improvements to latest biodiversity reforms
The following was emailed to farmers on 16 June 2022.
More on how emissions pricing could affect you
Farmers are telling us they want to know what agricultural emissions pricing could mean for their businesses. While the...
Setting up lucerne stands for spring
With the correct management, lucerne can be a high-yielding, high-quality spring and summer forage. To maximise crop...
Decades of weather data could support better farm planning
Twenty-five years of weather data from a central Otago farm is being analysed to see if it could help farmers plan...
B+LNZ calls on Government to slow down its tsunami of environmental policy reforms
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) today called the Government’s release of the Indigenous Biodiversity National Policy...
Agriculture emissions pricing recommendations released
The following was emailed to farmers on 8 June.
Q&A with Katikati shepherdess using Instagram for rural storytelling
Kyaria Warbrick (Ngāi Te Rangi) is an 18-year-old shepherdess sharing her passion for the industry on social media in...
Making the best use of ewe pregnancy scanning data
Having the ability to target feed ewes that will offer the best return on investment is one of the main benefits of...
Taste Pure Nature takes over L.A. Times
Taste Pure Nature recently partnered with the L.A. Times to launch a month long digital campaign focused on targeting...
It’s time to know your GHG numbers
Farmers from Southland to the Far North and everywhere in between are taking part in workshops to know their greenhouse...