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...
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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...
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...
E-diary notices: 28 March 2025
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
E-diary notices: 21 March 2025
B+LNZ Western North Island Director election result, Additional guidance on managing shearing cuts available, Join the...
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...
B+LNZ update on environmental policy advocacy
This email was sent to farmers on 20 March 2025.
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...
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...
B+LNZ puts genetics tools into farmers’ hands with new nProve Beef
Farmers now have a powerful new tool to help them select the best bulls for their farm business, with Beef + Lamb New...
B+LNZ welcomes launch of free trade agreement negotiations with India
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the New Zealand Government’s announcement that comprehensive free trade...
McLanachan family builds on successful ryegrass trial
A B+LNZ-funded trial has shown a promising approach to winter forage production and soil protection. The McLanachan...
E-diary notices: 14 March 2025
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