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...
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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...
Clear plan needed to address impacts of carbon farming
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Government’s announcement that exotic trees will no longer be removed from the...
Climate Change Commission advice on ETS forestry offset limits vindicates B+LNZ stance
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the Climate Change Commission’s stark advice that emissions are being offset...
GWP* a hot topic on US and UK visits
Climate change and the need for countries to measure methane more accurately were high on the agenda during Beef + Lamb...
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...
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...
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.
ETS proposals show genuine progress on carbon farming issue
The Government’s announcement of consultation on proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in response to...
Changes to overseas investment rules for forestry a good start but Government needs to do more
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says the ending of the streamlined forestry test for overseas investors planning to...
Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector
Urgent national policy changes are required to ensure the increase in carbon farming to meet New Zealand’s climate...