Sparking conversations about how NZ is ‘Making Meat Better’
The consumer-facing website ‘Making Meat Better’ is starting to make an impact on conversations about the production and...
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The Government’s consultation on Essential Freshwater wetland definitions
B+LNZ will be making a submission on this consultation and will publish it once it has been finalised. Our advice is...
Government acknowledges carbon farming is not the silver bullet to address climate change
The acknowledgement by the Government that current policies will likely see too much carbon forestry planted, along with...
Parasite resistance to drenches Action Plan launched
A new Action Plan designed to help manage parasite resistance to drenches in New Zealand has been launched.
Celebrating our women on International Day of Rural Women
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is celebrating International Day of Rural Women on 15 October by highlighting the many...
New research highlights differences in New Zealand beef
Pasture-raised beef is a cornerstone of the New Zealand meat industry. But do we really understand the benefits we get...
Farmers flock to climate change workshops
Over the next two weeks, more than 1,500 farmers around New Zealand are getting to grips with why and how they should...
New National Farm Assurance Standard focused on the environment and sustainability launched
The newly launched New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme Plus (NZFAP Plus) reflects growing consumer demand for evidence...
New Zealand well-placed to ride regenerative agriculture wave
What this all means is there could be a significant opportunity for New Zealand sheep and beef farmers and wine growers...
Primary sector calls for clear, achievable freshwater farm plans
Government submissions by two primary sector organisations, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, are calling for...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards’ Dinner delayed
Uncertainty around COVID-19 alert levels has been behind the decision to delay the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand...
Updated climate change chapter for farm plans
Additional guidance on climate change and new templates have been added to the Climate Change chapter of the B+LNZ Farm...
Solid fundamentals and strong demand support positive outlook for 2021–22 season
The forecast for global sheepmeat and beef demand is positive for the 2021–22 season supported by solid market...
First calves born into Informing NZ Beef Programme
The first calves born into the Informing New Zealand Beef Programme are now on the ground and sires have been selected...
Intensive winter grazing consultation – factsheet available
The Government is currently consulting on proposed amendments to the intensive winter grazing regulations, with...
Thomson Creek Catchment Group making good progress
Over the last two and a half years, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have worked on a project to improve the freshwater...
Local and global meat and livestock sector discussions inform the UN Food Systems Summit
In the lead up to the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), the New Zealand meat industry engaged with the New...
New Zealand red meat sector welcomes China’s CPTPP membership application
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) welcome China’s formal application to join the...
Maximising pre-weaning lamb growth rates
Strong lamb prices are an added incentive for farmers to maximise their pre-weaning growth rates this season.
Judging underway in Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
Entries are in for the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards and the organisation is delighted with both the number...