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Guidance on managing shearing cuts

Farmers can now access a factsheet and poster to inform conversations with shearing contractors about what processes to follow in the unlikely event of sheep being cut or injured while being shorn. Find these and other animal welfare-related resources in the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub.

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Update on B+LNZ’s biosecurity work

New Zealand’s biosecurity is vital for protecting our environment, economy and animal health. B+LNZ works with industry groups and government agencies to help develop robust biosecurity policy, systems and standards that are essential to protecting our sector.

New Zealand red meat sector disappointed at tariffs move

New Zealand’s red meat sector is disappointed by the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on New Zealand exports.

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Retaining experience in sheep and beef sector

Sheep and beef industry commentators have long talked about the many opportunities for experienced farm managers to grow their equity through farm business partnerships - but are these opportunities a reality?

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Massey University hosts Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Dairy Beef Progeny Test

Massey University has begun trialing the use of superior beef genetics in its two dairy farms as part of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Dairy Beef Progeny Test.

Setting up the farm for growing great lambs

A one-week delay in putting the rams out could mean ewes are lambing in a part of spring with higher pasture growth rates, which help drive lactation and higher pre-weaning growth rates.

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E-diary notices: 28 March 2025

Spotted something in our weekly e-diary newsletters and need to refer to it again?

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B+LNZ seeking clarity following RMA announcement

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it supports the need for Resource Management Act (RMA) reform but is seeking clarity from the Government on specifics of the proposed replacement that could potentially impact sheep and beef farmers.

Farmers urged not to be complacent about TB

New Zealand’s TBfree programme has made great progress in reducing the impact of the disease on livestock herds, but there’s still a long way to go.

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Out the Gate 2025 proves a great success

Out the Gate 2025 powered by the B+LNZ Farmer Council and Kāhui, held on 26 March, gathered sheep, beef and dairy-beef farmers to explore all things on-farm productivity, the importance of people within the industry, and the technology and tools available to tackle changes in our sector with confidence.

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B+LNZ 2025 Annual Meeting wrap-up

At the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Annual Meeting today, attendees heard updates on the organisation’s achievements over the past year and what’s planned for the coming year. A resolution to increase directors’ fees was confirmed by a narrow margin, and the appointment of KPMG as auditor was confirmed.

B+LNZ’s advocacy on afforestation

Last week we emailed farmers with updates on our environmental advocacy, including on the issue of whole-farm forestry conversions being entered into the ETS. Find out more about this issue and what B+LNZ is advocating for.  

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Driving genetic gain focus of B+LNZ Beef Breeders Forum

Over 150 people attended last week’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Beef Breeders Forum where the focus was on the need to drive genetic gain in New Zealand’s beef industry.

Open Farms 2025 draws the crowds

New Zealand’s national Open Farms Day took place on Sunday 9 March 2025. This year’s event drew the largest crowds ever, with a record 4,504 urban Kiwis flocking to a range of farmer and grower host farms across the country.

E-diary notices: 21 March 2025

B+LNZ Western North Island Director election result, Additional guidance on managing shearing cuts available, Join the Dairy-Beef Collective

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B+LNZ 2025 Western North Island Director election result announced

B+LNZ has released the results of voting in the WNI farmer director election. Andrew Stewart, Rangitikei hill country farmer, has been elected to the B+LNZ Board in the Western North Island electorate. Results of other voting will follow the annual meeting next week.

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B+LNZ update on environmental policy advocacy

This email was sent to farmers on 20 March 2025.

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Meet B+LNZ’s Māori agribusiness advisory group

B+LNZ continues to build its support for Whenua Māori, having established its very first Kāhui (Māori agribusiness advisory group) to represent the needs of Whenua Māori entities.

North Otago dairy farmers host B+LNZ’s Dairy Beef Progeny Test

Eager to add value to their non-replacement dairy calves, Hayden and Robyn Williams have put their hands up to host Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Dairy Beef Progeny Test.