Bull assessment video aimed at commercial buyers
Bulls represent a significant investment, so selecting an animal that is functional – and functional for a number of...
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Native shrubs and erosion-prone pastoral land
“There is currently little scientific research into the potential for using native shrubs on erosion-prone pastoral land...
Proposed ETS changes won’t solve carbon farming problem, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand
In its submission to the Government’s consultation on proposals that aim to limit the increasing amount of exotic carbon...
Dan’s story: the importance of quad safety
Dan Brier, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s General Manager for Farming Excellence, was saved from serious injury or possibly...
Key improvements welcomed in amended winter grazing regulations
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of amended winter grazing rules, saying the...
Partnerships proving successful for Taste Pure Nature in the US
Collaborative partnerships with meat processing and exporting companies are a key driver behind the growing success of...
Informing New Zealand Beef extension activities in full swing
An online Beef Breeder forum to be held next week is part of the Informing New Zealand Beef programme’s recent extension...
Celebrating the unrecognised custodians of the environment – Kiwi sheep and beef farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is using Earth Day celebrated 22 April, as an opportunity to showcase how Kiwi sheep and...
Livestock processing
Processing capacity at New Zealand’s plants is recovering as more people return to work after isolating or stayed at...
91 students enrolled with Growing Future Farmers in 2022
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) funds Growing Future Farmers (GFF) who aims to accelerate a graduate’s career from entry...
Making a plan for winter forage crop management
As stock transition onto winter forage crops, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is recommending farmers make a plan to minimise...
Catchment leaders’ advice for maintaining momentum
B+LNZ’s final catchment e-forum featured three catchment leaders; Emma Crutchley, Lloyd McCall and Roger Dalrymple who...
Summary of what you told us during agriculture emissions pricing options roadshow
The following was emailed to farmers on 13 April 2022.
Surfing for Farmers wins Headfit Award
The farmer mental health initiative Surfing for Farmers won the Ember Innovations Provider of the Year Award at the 2021...
COVID-19, extreme dry conditions and the supply chain – an update
Here's a further update on how COVID-19 is impacting the processing of livestock, the continuing extreme dry conditions...
A deep dive into Chinese ‘Conscious Foodie’ consumers
The Taste Pure Nature origin brand, live in the US and China is targeting the ‘Conscious Foodie’ consumer. Learn more...
Study examines feasibility of retaining lambs from hoggets as replacements
Should twins born to ewe hoggets and grown out to heavy weights be retained as replacements and mated as ewe lambs?
Developing the industry’s facilitators
Following the conclusion of the Red Meat Profit Partnership Programme (RMPP), Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) adopted...
Experts share tips on catchment legalities and telling your rural story
During B+LNZ’s latest two catchment e-forums, law firm Norris Ward McKinnon shared legal advice and rural media stars...
Time to prepare a winter feed budget
Late autumn is an ideal time to do a feed budget to help meet livestock performance targets and set up pastures for...