Q&A: Ben Fahey’s journey to farm manager
Ben Fahey completed B+LNZ’s Generation Next programme in 2019. In celebration of the programme’s 10-year anniversary, we...
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Strong demand, tight supply point to opportunity
At Out the Gate, held on 20 May in Christchurch, Global Agritrends analyst Simon Quilty shared his outlook on global red...
Be worm wise grazing vineyards, orchards and solar farms
Mary Bowron, Wormwise advisor, vet and farmer talks about the opportunities and pitfalls associated with grazing...
B+LNZ calls for beef bull nominations
Nominations are now open for beef bulls suitable for use in B+LNZ’s long-running Dairy Beef Progeny Test.
Research shows New Zealand’s red meat sector drives nearly $50 billion in annual spending across the economy
New research shows New Zealand’s red meat sector generates $48.7 billion in spending across the economy each year and...
E-diary notices: 5 June 2026
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B+LNZ Focus Group opened doors for Northland couple
A Beef + Lamb New Zealand Focus Group gave one young Northland farming couple the opportunity to identify ways they...
Sheep Breeder Forum connects breeders, science and industry
Around 175 people attended B+LNZ's Sheep Breeder Forum in Christchurch last month. Recordings of the sessions are now...
A decade of growing young farmers
Ten years ago, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Generation Next began with a simple idea to support young sheep and...
E-diary notices: 27 May 2026
TB testing changes, B+LNZ will be at National Fieldays
Out the Gate draws biggest crowd yet
Out the Gate 2026 brought together around 700 farmers and rural professionals in Christchurch last week, making it B+LNZ...
B+LNZ update on environmental policy advocacy May 2026
The following was emailed to farmers on 27 May 2026.
Winter worms: why frost won’t fix your parasite problem
B+LNZ Wormwise vet and farmer Mary Bowron busts the myth that hard frosts will kill internal parasite larvae on pastures...
Farmers gather at Pukepoto Hub Farm field day
Around 80 farmers, trustees and rural professionals came together for the first B+LNZ Pukepoto Trust Hub Farm field day...
E-diary notices: 22 May 2026
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Winners announced in the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
The winners in this year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at Te Pae Christchurch...
Updated climate policies research shows competitive gap is widening for NZ farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released updated research showing that the changes New Zealand made to its agricultural...
Announcement on voluntary carbon and nature markets
The Government has provided the ability for voluntary carbon or nature/biodiversity market schemes to be ‘approved’.
Update on work-based training delivery options
With Primary ITO to be wound up in less than two years following a change in Government policy, B+LNZ is working with...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand launches tool to help sheep farmers unlock flock value
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has unveiled a new tool to help sheep farmers better understand the genetics in their...