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Joining forces to get ahead of Madagascar ragwort

Madagascar ragwort has been quietly present in New Zealand for years, but in Northland, it’s now spreading fast and causing serious problems for farmers. This aggressive weed is taking over pastures, reducing productivity, and proving difficult to control. So far, it hasn’t appeared south of Auckland, but the risk of spread is real.

Just add water: Part Two

In the second part of this two-part series, B+LNZ looks at how a Central Canterbury farming family has diversified their sheep and beef business to generate a return on their investment in irrigation.

Spring search for subterranean clover

Now is the ideal time to be on the look-out for subterranean (sub) clover in hill country and dryland pastures and implement management strategies to increase the population of this powerhouse legume.

More farmers getting hands-on with vehicle safety

A recent safety day at Steve Hirshberg’s property in Āpiti, saw 20 local farmers learn how to use their quads and side-by-sides more safely. The event, run by CARNZ, focused on practical skills and real-life scenarios to help reduce the number of accidents we’re seeing on farms.

E-diary notices: 26 September 2025

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B+LNZ still pushing for split-gas approach to methane

Following B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland’s trip to Europe earlier this year, we’ve continued to work on building international consensus for the need to follow a split-gas approach when reporting GHGs from agriculture.

Final season of Sheep Poo Study – farmers needed nationwide

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the Sheep Poo study. This research is helping build a clearer picture of how facial eczema (FE) affects farms across New Zealand and your farm could help complete the puzzle.

Celebrating 20 years of service to East Coast sheep and beef farmers

“It’s been a blast”

Just add water

In this two-part series, B+LNZ looks at how a Central Canterbury farming family has diversified their sheep and beef business to generate a return on their investment in irrigation.

Cable Bay Farm marks 150 years’ access

For generations, the Stuart family has welcomed New Zealanders onto its hill country land via a public walk track. This story is part of a B+LNZ and Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa (the Outdoor Access Commission) series celebrating farmers who open their gates to share special places.

E-diary notices: 19 September 2025

Update on legislation introducing limits on farm sales into carbon farming, We still need your sheep poo, Applications open for 2026 Kellogg programme, Submissions open for measuring methane in sheep, Movement controls for TB (Otago only)

Limits on farm sales into carbon farming a good first step but rules still don’t go far enough

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says while it’s encouraging to finally see some restrictions on wholesale conversions of farmland to exotic forestry, the legislation still doesn’t go far enough to slow the rate of productive sheep and beef land being lost.

Celebrating 50 years of Māori Language Week

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Māori Language Week (14-20 September 2025). This milestone is a chance to acknowledge the vital contribution Māori make to the red meat sector and to share recent updates from our Māori Agribusiness team.

Agriculture must stay at the heart of education

B+LNZ has been pushing back strongly, along with others, against Government proposals that would have removed Agribusiness and Agricultural and Horticultural Science as standalone NCEA subjects.

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