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...
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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...
Resilience, progress and collaboration key themes at B+LNZ 2022 Annual Meeting
At the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Annual Meeting, held online today, attendees heard about the key challenges the...
Last chance to have your say on emissions pricing
Consultation on the alternative emissions pricing options to the ETS, developed by the He Waka Eke Noa partners, closes...
Preparing rams for mating
Ensuring rams are in peak condition prior to mating will help maximise their performance and their contribution to the...
B+LNZ announce results of 2022 Farmer Director elections
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Farmer Director Nicky Hyslop has been re-elected to represent the Central South Island...
Government must not stop with recent carbon farming reforms
Recent changes to the Overseas Investment Act and proposed modifications to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) don’t go...
Strong farmer interest in emissions pricing options
Agriculture’s emissions pricing alternatives are attracting good interest from dairy, sheep and beef farmers.
Meet Gemma Jenkins, Informing New Zealand Beef Programme
Scientist Gemma Jenkins brings wide-ranging experience in the biotech and food production industries to her new role as...