B+LNZ South Island Lamb Crop update
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released updated figures for the South Island’s 2024 lamb crop, with very little...
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E-diary notices: 13 December 2024
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New Zealand Genetic Engine Version 6 launched
The rollout of the New Zealand Genetic Evaluation Version 6 marks a step-change in the depth and breadth of genetic...
B+LNZ CEO connects with Māori stakeholders
Alan Thomson, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) newly appointed Chief Executive, has been engaging with farmers and key...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s 2025 annual meeting process to include one director election
A director election will be held for Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Western North Island electorate after nominations...
Calling farmers to host an open farms day 2025
New Zealand’s national open farm day is set for Sunday 9 March 2025.
E-diary notices: 6 December 2024
Seeking farmer feedback on Biosecurity Act proposals, Free Facial Eczema text service, NZVA launch myth-busting video...
Climate change policy-related updates
This week B+LNZ released important new research into how other countries treat issues such as agricultural GHG reduction...
Independent Scientific Review on Biogenic Methane Science and Targets positive
The following statement was made by B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland in response to the independent panel’s findings.
B+LNZ deeply concerned by Climate Change Commission’s methane reduction target recommendations
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is deeply concerned by the Climate Change Commission’s recommendation to raise New...
B+LNZ Lamb Crop confirms fewer lambs in spring 2024
A new report by Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) confirms earlier estimates for fewer lambs in spring 2024 compared to...
B+LNZ welcomes announcement on measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the announcement of measures to address the amount of productive sheep and beef...
Farmers reminded to dose dogs as sheep measles cases spike
Farmers are being urged to ensure they keep up to date with measures to control C. ovis - or sheep measles - after the...
New report shows New Zealand out of step with climate change policies globally
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for changes to New Zealand’s climate change policies on the back of new...
Preventing pneumonia at weaning
With weaning getting underway, some simple management strategies can help prevent the economic losses associated with...
Regional policy work on-farm in Northland
While Northland Regional Council’s (NRC) proposed freshwater plan changes have been paused, work is ongoing to ensure...
E-diary notices: 29 November 2024
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New ‘Getting Through’ resources available
Farmstrong has launched Getting Through, a new set of resources designed to support farmers and growers recovering from...
Farmers and wider primary sector urged to take part in beef genetics survey
New Zealand’s primary sector is being called upon to help shape the future of the country’s industry by sharing views...
Criticism of NZ’s animal welfare standards strongly refuted
Derogatory remarks about New Zealand’s red meat production standards, made by the UK’s Secretary of State for...