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Guidance on managing shearing cuts

Farmers can now access a factsheet and poster to inform conversations with shearing contractors about what processes to follow in the unlikely event of sheep being cut or injured while being shorn. Find these and other animal welfare-related resources in the B+LNZ Knowledge Hub.

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E-diary notices: 1 August 2025

Spotted something in our weekly e-diary newsletters and need to refer to it again?

Livestock Parasite Management Groups tackle drench resistance

Seven Beef + Lamb New Zealand Livestock Parasite Management Groups around the country are helping farmers build the know-how, confidence, and support network to try new ways of managing parasites – so they can reduce drench resistance or farm successfully even when it's present.

Tasmania shows the way on water storage

Tasmania’s success with water storage was highlighted by former Tasmanian Irrigation CEO Andrew Kneebone at the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit in Christchurch in June.

Global meat experts forecast rising beef and sheepmeat prices

Two of the world’s leading experts on global agriculture and food trade trends have told the Red Meat Sector conference in Christchurch they expect beef and sheepmeat prices to continue to rise over the next year.

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B+LNZ quarterly activity update July 2025

The below email was sent to farmers on 30 July 2025.

Factors to consider before getting back into capsules

If the bush telegraph is correct, it seems there are a fair few pre-lamb drench capsules going back out onto farms in some parts of the country this winter. Wormwise programme Manager and vet Ginny Dodunski outlines some management factors to consider before using capsules this winter.

B+LNZ brings farmer perspective and evidence-based approach to RMA proposals

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has published its submission on the Government’s proposed amendments to a range of Resource Management Act (RMA) national direction instruments.

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E-diary notices: 11 July 2025

RMA national direction consultation closing soon, Do you have a B+LNZ online account? Skiing for farmers

Ways to grow your people

B+LNZ recently hosted a four-part ‘grow your people, grow your farm’ webinar series aimed at helping farmers build stronger, more capable teams through effective training and communication. Watch the recordings.

Supporting Tasman and Marlborough farmers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is thinking of all the farmers in the Tasman and Marlborough regions who have been hit hard by recent weather events, with more forecasted. Here’s how you can prepare and access support. If you’re outside of the impacted areas, you can help by donating.

Maximising lamb finishing performance

The strong outlook for lamb is an even greater incentive for farmers to maximise the kilograms of product they sell next season.

Red meat export strategy launched at conference

New Zealand’s red meat sector has unveiled a new strategy to boost export returns, as new analysis shows non-tariff trade barriers (NTBs) are costing the industry an estimated $1.5 billion every year.

E-diary notices: 18 July 2025

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B+LNZ welcomes Government moves to stop council plan changes

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s announcement it will stop councils notifying new regional or district plan changes ahead of new Resource Management Act (RMA) legislation being introduced.

Farmers encouraged to consider planting catch crops this spring

B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to consider planting catch crops this spring to capture and utilise residual soil nitrogen left in the wake of winter grazing.

Innovation in action at latest FRAG meeting

The Farmer Research Advisory Group (FRAG) gathered in Wellington on 23–24 June for a packed two-day meeting focused on aligning research with real on-farm needs and showcasing fresh, farmer-led ideas.

Innovation driving hill country success

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Te Pahu Monitor Farm continues to demonstrate how innovation and community collaboration can transform hill country farming. Farmers are invited to attend the next field day in August.

Protecting your patch

Treat your farm boundary like a border.

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E-diary notices: 11 July 2025

Consultation on Code of Welfare: Sheep and Beef Cattle closing soon, Farmer input needed – RMA National Direction Consultation, Join us at the 2025 Red Meat Sector Conference, Help shape the fight against facial eczema

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ETS forestry conversion rules welcome, but Government must go further

New Zealand’s red meat sector supports the intent behind proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) but is urging the Government to go further to prevent the continued wholesale conversion of productive sheep and beef farmland into carbon farms.

Take advantage of wellbeing initiatives

Farmers are the most important asset on farms. That’s why Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) support initiatives that strengthen the mental wellbeing of our rural communities. Two examples are Farmstrong and Spark the Chat – programmes making a real difference in the lives of rural communities.

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Beef systems boost productivity and profitability

Beef systemisation has the potential to be a gamechanger on sheep and beef farms with the potential to double, or even treble, productivity and profitability.

Every lamb counts

With average lamb mortality rates in New Zealand sitting stubbornly at around 15 percent, B+LNZ is working hard to equip farmers with the tools and knowledge to improve these odds.

Growing interest in profitable calf rearing for beef

A recent workshop in Manawatū brought together farmers from across the region to explore practical and profitable approaches to rearing dairy calves for beef production.

E-diary notices: 4 July 2025

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National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing announced

Beef + Lamb New Zealand congratulates South Taranaki dairy farmer Brendan Attrill on being named this year’s National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing.

Join a 2025 B+LNZ Director roadshow near you

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) invites farmers across the country to attend the 2025 Director Roadshow, running from mid-July through to September.

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Your voice needed on forestry limits legislation

This email was sent to farmers on 2 July 2025.

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Striking it right with set-stocking rates

What are the correct set-stocking rates for ewes at lambing? Vet and Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski strives to answer this question but says, like so many farm system questions, it is not straightforward.

Upcoming Pāmu Open Farm Days

A new series of Pāmu Open Farm Days, being held later this year and early next, will focus on running profitable and efficient farming businesses as well as providing an opportunity to build connections and learn about initiatives and insights across the sector.

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E-diary notices: 27 June 2025

RMA consultation info for farmers, Help shape the fight against facial eczema, Good genetic decisions just a click away, Last chance to nominate your bulls

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Welcome to Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Guidance on managing shearing cuts

Featured

E-diary notices: 1 August 2025

Livestock Parasite Management Groups tackle drench resistance

Tasmania shows the way on water storage

Global meat experts forecast rising beef and sheepmeat prices

B+LNZ quarterly activity update July 2025

Factors to consider before getting back into capsules

B+LNZ brings farmer perspective and evidence-based approach to RMA proposals

E-diary notices: 11 July 2025

Ways to grow your people

Supporting Tasman and Marlborough farmers

Maximising lamb finishing performance

Red meat export strategy launched at conference

E-diary notices: 18 July 2025

B+LNZ welcomes Government moves to stop council plan changes

Farmers encouraged to consider planting catch crops this spring

Innovation in action at latest FRAG meeting

Innovation driving hill country success

Protecting your patch

E-diary notices: 11 July 2025

ETS forestry conversion rules welcome, but Government must go further

Take advantage of wellbeing initiatives

Beef systems boost productivity and profitability

Every lamb counts

Growing interest in profitable calf rearing for beef

E-diary notices: 4 July 2025

National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing announced

Join a 2025 B+LNZ Director roadshow near you

Your voice needed on forestry limits legislation

Striking it right with set-stocking rates

Upcoming Pāmu Open Farm Days

E-diary notices: 27 June 2025

Find events in your region

Events in your region

B+LNZ 2025 Director Roadshow

B+LNZ Tasman Community Post-Flood Session and Director Roadshow

B+LNZ Southland Showcase: Red Meat – The Vision, The Value, The Future