Report highlights intensive winter grazing efforts
A new report shows that farmers and regional councils are working together to improve practices with help from industry...
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Taste Pure Nature brand recognition trending upwards in US market
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) brand tracking in the US market shows there’s a significant increase in awareness of...
Sheep flock down, beef herd up in latest stock number survey
The total number of sheep in New Zealand decreased 0.8 percent (by 199,000 head) to an estimated 25.83 million while...
IPCC report: Important science on methane and GWP*
Buried in a landmark IPCC report this week is a detailed and important section on the metrics for short-lived gases. We...
Entries rolling in for the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is pleased to announce new sponsors for the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand supports further investment in OverseerFM
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the release of a Government review of OverseerFM and supports further...
Update on the essential freshwater consultations
While we’ve welcomed some of the proposed changes to the essential freshwater programme, we’ve been reviewing the...
Independent research highlights need for limits on forestry offsetting for fossil fuel emitters
New independent research confirms a significant amount of sheep and beef farmland has been sold for conversion into...
Consider livestock disposal options before spring
As lambing and calving gets underway, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers to consider their carcass disposal...
Learning about healthy and productive soils from a young age
The innovative soil research project underway in Otago called ‘Soil your Undies’ is teaching school children and rural...
Opportunities in a changing world highlighted at Red Meat Sector Conference
Climate change is the biggest opportunity for New Zealand agriculture since refrigerated shipping. This was the scene...
Farmers feeding thousands of Kiwis through Meat the Need
Through the Meat the Need charity, farmers have provided more than 408,783 meals from over 883 donations in just one...
Ahuwhenua Trophy for Excellence in Māori Sheep and Beef Farming 2022 launched
The launch of the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy for Excellence in Maori Farming competition was amongst the highlights at the...
The recent farmer protests
We wanted to acknowledge the huge turnout on Friday 16 July right across New Zealand.
Tail length requirements in place this spring
Changes in animal regulations means farmers will need to be aware of how much tail they are leaving on their lambs at...
Changing farm wintering practices reflect value of Catchment Groups
Farmers from the Pomahaka Water Care Group are embracing good winter grazing management with a recent survey...
Nominations open for the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is proud to open nominations for the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards and is encouraging...
Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes proposed changes to Essential Freshwater programme
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed proposed changes to the stock exclusion regulations and the low-slope map.
Surfing for Farmers wins Primary Industry Award
Surfing for Farmers won the Teams Award at the recent Primary Industry Awards reflecting the commitment of so many...
Farmers vote yes on sheepmeat and beef levies
Farmers have had their say in the 2021 sheepmeat and beef levy referendum and those farmers that voted have...