Plan early and communicate
This year can be chalked up as another of those ‘character building’ seasons. If the drought wasn’t enough, then COVID...
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He Waka Eke Noa gets down to work
Following on from the Government agreement to the agricultural sector’s approach for developing an appropriate farm gate...
Sector rallies to support farmers managing feed shortages
Significant feed shortages across much of the country has seen government and industry bodies rally together to put...
New Zealand’s Trade Leadership vital, say major food exporters
Maintaining critical trading relationships and opening and strengthening markets must remain top of mind issues as New...
International Beef Alliance Support statement on WTO Joint Statement: 'Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products'
The International Beef Alliance (IBA) salutes all farmers, ranchers, and workers along the food chain that keep working...
E-commerce campaign to boost New Zealand lamb sales in China
A new campaign to boost online sales of New Zealand lamb in China is being launched in a joint initiative by Beef + Lamb...
Be aware of Nitrate Poisoning post-drought
Recent rain has resulted in pasture and crop growth in drought affected parts of the country, but with the moisture...
B+LNZ celebrates 2020 Earth Day
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) celebrates Earth Day in the United States by highlighting some of New Zealand’s...
Solution for Southland farmers' winter consents
A solution has been found for Southland farmers who may require a new wintering consent, or variation, this year.
B+LNZ says drought recovery fund a welcome initiative
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says that Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s announcement of a $500,000 fund to help...
Reconsider pre-lamb shearing
Farmers are being urged to consider delaying pre-lamb shearing this winter as feed resources in many parts of the...
Rural professionals build skills to support farmers
A group of Canterbury rural professionals have joined forces to develop their skills in helping local farmers make...
#PlantASeedForSafety
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is proud to support the #PlantASeedForSafety Project in New Zealand.
Bouncing forward from a crisis
Well known speaker and author of ‘The Resilient Farmer’ Doug Avery shares his thoughts about building a new future in...
Open Farms visitors feel more connected to farmers
The latest feedback survey from the Open Farms' movement reflects positive visitor and host experiences.
May Animal Health: Beef Cattle
Let’s go through the broad list of stock classes on the farm, and look at their animal health considerations.
Review of methane contribution a step in the right direction
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has welcomed Climate Change Minister James Shaw’s request to the Climate Change...
Autumn animal health checklist – sheep
Veterinarian Ginny Dodunski of Totally Vets Taumarunui provides timely sheep health and management advice with a focus...
Smart Wintering webinars prove popular
The importance of planning to ensure animal welfare and environmental needs are being met over the winter months is the...
Meat the Need – Farmers feeding New Zealanders
Meat the Need a is new farmer-led initiative to supply high-quality meat to food banks supporting vulnerable New...