Network of study sites unearthing valuable information for hill country farmers
A network of study sites on hill country farms around New Zealand is now providing a wealth of information and research...
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Processing and supply chain update
Here’s another update on livestock processing and the global supply chain issues.
Central Progeny Test – 20 years of contributing to the genetic improvement of NZ’s sheep industry
For 20 years, the Central Progeny Test has been giving sheep breeders the opportunity to benchmark rams by comparing the...
AWDT expands rural resilience programme with support from MPI funding
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust’s (AWDT) popular ‘Know Your Mindset. Do what Matters’ programme continues to train...
New Zealand’s lamb industry celebrated in Oamaru and London
Farmers and red meat industry workers mustered in Oamaru at B+LNZ’s National Lamb Day dinner to mark the 140th...
Celebration events in London and Oamaru to mark historic anniversaries
Celebration events will be held in London and Oamaru on 24 May to mark National Lamb Day, the 140th anniversary of the...
B+LNZ leaders head overseas to strengthen trade relationships and celebrate NZMB centenary
For the first time since COVID-19 travel restrictions were implemented, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) leaders will...
Optimal nutrition required to reap benefits of mid-pregnancy shearing
Mid-pregnancy shearing can increase the birthweights of multiple lambs, increase lamb survival by 3-5% and reduce ewe...
Investment in research and development positive, but lack of changes to ETS disappointing
The funding boost for research and development into greenhouse gases (GHG) mitigation technologies and support to make...
Joint update from Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association: supply chain update
We want to provide you with a further update on livestock processing and the global supply chain issues.
Concerns over exotic carbon forests go mainstream
As more farms are sold for forestry conversion, Beef + Lamb New Zealand continues to call on the Government to take...
Foot and mouth disease
You may be aware of a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia.
Breeding beef webinar focuses on maternal performance
Last week’s Beef Breeder webinar highlighted the tools both stud and commercial beef breeders can use to drive genetic...
B+LNZ Board member new chair of Ngāti Kahungunu
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) congratulates its Independent Director Bayden Barber who has been elected as the new...
Cross-sector winter grazing resources 2022
As winter is approaching, Federated Farmers, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand have been working behind the scenes to...
Do you know your on-farm GHG numbers?
Knowing your on-farm GHG numbers will mean you can understand the implications of policy changes, plan for the future...
M. bovis eradication plan reaches significant milestone
Four years into a world-first attempt to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis), just one infected property remains in...
Bull assessment video aimed at commercial buyers
Bulls represent a significant investment, so selecting an animal that is functional – and functional for a number of...
Native shrubs and erosion-prone pastoral land
“There is currently little scientific research into the potential for using native shrubs on erosion-prone pastoral land...
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...