Low methane sheep project a game-changer for farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) today welcomed an investment by the Government in a ground-breaking low methane sheep...
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B+LNZ demands pause on biodiversity proposals and a review into impact of environmental rules on primary sector
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for the Government to shelve plans to finalise decisions around the National...
Report finds Northland’s Extension 350 farming programme a success
Northland’s Extension 350 (E350) agri-extension and development programme has been successful in helping regional...
Farmer meeting breaks down climate science
Internationally-renowned expert Professor Dave Frame recently appeared at a Southland farmer meeting to explain the...
Bulls selected for across-breed Beef Progeny Test
The third mating of the Informing New Zealand Beef Programme’s across-breed Beef Progeny Test is about to get underway...
Commercial beef farmers join the B+LNZ Informing New Zealand Beef programme
The first ten commercial beef farmers have been selected to take part in the ground-breaking Informing New Zealand Beef...
B+LNZ demands changes for a more equitable and fair emissions pricing system
In its submission to the Government, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has rejected the proposed agricultural emissions...
Last chance to make a submission on emissions pricing
Today (Friday) consultation on the Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposals closes – you have until 11.59pm...
Spreading the word about our low carbon footprint
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been working hard to promote new research that confirms the carbon footprint of New Zealand...
Emissions pricing update: sector groups’ joint statement and updated submission guidance
The following was emailed to farmers on 10 November 2022.
Sustainability advocate Diana Rodgers attends COP27 on B+LNZ’s behalf
High-profile US dietician and sustainability advocate Diana Rodgers is attending the 2022 United Nations Climate Change...
New Zealand beef and lamb among the most carbon efficient in world
New research has confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world.
NZ public supporting sheep and beef farmers on carbon farming
New Zealanders have expressed concern about carbon emitters offsetting their emissions through carbon farming.
Public backs carbon farming limits as report shows soaring sales
The majority of New Zealanders don’t agree with the Government’s approach of planting our way out of the problem of...
Detailed analysis of Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposal reveals significant flaws and impacts as sheep and beef farmers are urged to have their say
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has delivered a damning verdict on the Government’s emissions pricing proposal following...
B+LNZ CEO joins business delegation to US
B+LNZ chief executive Sam McIvor was asked to join a business delegation to the US with CEOs, investors, tech...
The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update
The following was emailed to farmers on 20 October 2022.
Update on policy relating to highly productive land
The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) came into effect on 17 October.
Government rules out delaying winter grazing regulations
The Government has refused to put a hold on winter grazing rules despite failing to implement crucial elements which...
Trade Blog: advocacy in the UK
In this trade blog, B+LNZ's Senior Trade Policy Advisor Nicholas Jolly discusses how we’re working with our counterparts...