Media releases

Media releases from Beef + Lamb New Zealand are published here. Free publication-quality images are available in the photo library.

And the top steaks are…

3 May 2013
After an intense semi-final tasting today, the top 20 sirloin steaks have been found to compete in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Grand Final.

Sheep and beef sector increases eco-efficiency

3 May 2013
New research shows the New Zealand sheep and beef sector has a much lighter environmental footprint than in the past.

Meat industry welcomes Japan to TPP

21 April 2013
Confirmation of Japan joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations is an important next step in expanding the reach of the TPP negotiations, ensuring the agreement offers significant benefits for those in the Asia Pacific region, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry…

Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO smoothing the way for TPP in Mexico

16 April 2013
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Dr Scott Champion is in Mexico to talk with Mexican sheep and beef industry interests about the opportunities that will occur when the Trans-Pacific Partnership is agreed.

Sheep and beef farming leaders focus on environment

12 April 2013
Twenty-five sheep and beef farming leaders from across New Zealand will attend the first Beef + Lamb New Zealand Environmental Leadership Forum in Wellington next week.

“Extreme barbecue” a recipe for market success

22 March 2013
Combine New Zealand lamb with 40 keen foodies, a celebrity chef, some heavy-duty barbecue equipment, spectacular alpine scenery… and a forecast for snow. What have you got? Winter Grillcamp – a Beef + Lamb New Zealand promotion in Germany.

Europe visit will focus on strategies to improve global returns for sheep farmers

22 March 2013
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairman Mike Petersen left for Europe last night for a series of meetings with local sheep producers, who share New Zealand sheep farmer frustrations with low lamb prices.

Sheep and beef farmers support PGP collaboration programme

13 March 2013
New Zealand sheep and beef farmers have agreed to co-fund the 'Collaboration for Sustainable Growth Red Meat Primary Growth Partnership', following a farmer vote held at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Annual Meeting in Wanaka last week.

Golden lamb is crowned

11 March 2013
The title of New Zealand's most tender, tasty lamb has been decided at the finals of the 2013 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards.
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