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Updated climate policies research shows competitive gap is widening for NZ farmers

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released updated research showing that international jurisdictions continue to focus on incentivising and subsidising farmers to achieve climate change outcomes, resulting in a widening competitive gap for New Zealand farmers, who are expected to adjust within a largely unsubsidised policy framework.

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Announcement on voluntary carbon and nature markets

The Government has provided the ability for voluntary carbon or nature/biodiversity market schemes to be ‘approved’.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand launches tool to help sheep farmers unlock flock value

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has unveiled a new tool to help sheep farmers better understand the genetics in their flock and make more informed decisions.

Time to hard graze lucerne stands

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is reminding farmers with lucerne stands to graze them hard over the next few weeks in preparation for a winter weed control programme.

E-diary notices: 15 May 2026

Help inform B+LNZ’s work in people, capability and workforce support

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A centenary milestone and an enduring market relationship

A recent visit to the United States by B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland, alongside the Government’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nathan Guy, reinforced the enduring importance of this market for NZ red meat.

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Inside an award‑winning hill country system

More than 220 farmers and rural professionals gathered at Rakanui Pastoral recently for the Gisborne and Wairoa Hill Country Farm of the Year field day that B+LNZ supported.

Fuel plan shifts in the right direction

For sheep and beef farmers, the Government’s revised Fuel Response Plan released this week means more certainty about how fuel would be managed if supply came under pressure, and less risk of early restrictions affecting day-to-day operations.

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Treating cattle for liver fluke this winter

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Wormwise Programme Manager, Ginny Dodunski, outlines when, why and how to treat cattle for liver fluke this winter.

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B+LNZ’s FeedSmart calculator valuable feed allocation tool

As farmers begin transitioning stock onto winter forage crops, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is encouraging farmers to measure crop yields and pasture covers and calculate allocations to help stock meet their production goals.

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E-diary notices: 8 May 2026

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Perfect pedigree for Cool Beef role

Posy Moody’s skill set could not be better suited to her role as Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetic’s Beef Delivery Lead for the Cool Beef and Bluegrass programmes.

Explore a future in farming at Otiwhiti open day

If you’re considering a career in agriculture, or simply want to learn more about what a pathway into sheep and beef farming could look like, the Otiwhiti School of Agriculture Open Day on Saturday 6 June is well worth a visit.

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Celebrating 100 years of New Zealand red meat exports to North America

It’s 100 years since New Zealand started exporting red meat to North America.

E-diary notices: 1 May 2026

Farmer insights needed into fuel and fertiliser supply disruptions, Win with your B+LNZ Awards ticket

Innovation and collaboration showcased at B+LNZ’s AgInnovation 2026

With a focus on innovation, resilience and global pressures, B+LNZ’s biennial AgInnovation captured the zeitgeist as farmers look to technologies to help drive efficiencies in their farming businesses.

Industry backs Out the Gate 2026

Out the Gate 2026, being held from 19-21 May in Christchurch, is shaping up to be one of the largest events on the New Zealand red meat sector calendar, with strong backing from key organisations right across the agricultural industry.

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Do R2 and adult cattle require worm treatment pre-winter?

Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski outlines the benefits of taking a targeted approach to pre-winter worm treatments in R2 and adult cattle.

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Red meat sector releases its priorities for incoming Government

Safeguarding and improving market access, managing supply chain disruptions, resource management reform and predictability on climate change policy are top policy priorities for the incoming Government, to support sheep and beef farmers and red meat exporters in navigating global volatility.

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Emerging Leader in Tairāwhiti

At Paroa Station in Tolaga Bay/Uawa, leadership is proven through capability, consistency and commitment on the job. That approach was recognised recently when Lily Tangiora Scully (20) was named the inaugural Emerging Leader Award winner at a recent Rakanui Field Day.

E-diary notices: 24 April 2026

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New Zealand’s Red Meat Sector welcomes the Labour Party’s decision to support the India FTA

The New Zealand red meat sector has welcomed the Labour Party’s decision to support the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (the FTA), underscoring the importance of cross‑party backing for trade agreements that deliver long‑term benefits for farmers and exporters.

Key RMA concerns for sheep and beef farmers

B+LNZ continues to work across the sector and meet with Ministers and officials on the Resource Management Act replacement legislation. Key concerns include the setting of, and managing to, limits and how biodiversity and stock drinking water will be legislated.

New clues in tackling FE found through sheep poo study

The Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts programme recently hosted a webinar about the progress the sheep poo study has made in helping understand facial eczema (FE). The Poo‑Dunnit of FE webinar was well attended, with farmers and rural professionals tuning in to hear what the latest season of sampling is showing.

Hawke’s Bay field day focuses on maximising money

Around 90 farmers from across Hawke’s Bay came together at Glensheil recently for a Farming for Profit field day focused on global market trends, making smart business decisions, and practical ways to run farms more profitably.

Genetic selection tools make bull buying easier

New Zealand’s beef industry is booming with record prices being paid for weaners. This buoyant market means that it is even more important that commercial breeders make informed decisions before investing in bulls this year.

E-diary notices: 17 April 2026

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Farmer insights needed into fuel and fertiliser supply disruptions

B+LNZ is proactively providing on-the-ground information to the Government about the supply disruptions for critical on-farm inputs, particularly fuel and fertiliser, arising from the Iran conflict. We are seeking farmer input to help inform our discussions with key Government agencies.

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Leading sheep and beef farmers recognised in 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Outstanding efforts in rural innovation and sustainable practice have been recognised in the regional Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Liver fluke in your ewe flock? Assess before you act this autumn

B+LNZ Wormwise Programme Manager Ginny Dodunski urges farmers to think twice before drenching for fluke this autumn and consider their specific farm situation.

Winter grazing plans useful as winter crop transition begins

With stock soon to begin transitioning onto winter forage crops, Beef + Lamb New Zealand is urging farmers feeding these crops to make sure they have winter grazing plans in place.

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E-diary notices: 10 April 2026

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New fast parasite test gives farmers earlier warning

A new diagnostic test developed in partnership between Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Awanui Veterinary will give farmers and veterinarians earlier, more accurate information about parasite infections in their stock.

B+LNZ backs electronic ASDs to strengthen sheep traceability

Beef + Lamb New Zealand believes making electronic Animal Status Declarations (eASDs) mandatory is the most practical and cost effective way to improve sheep traceability.Beef + Lamb New Zealand believes making electronic Animal Status Declarations (eASDs) mandatory is the most practical and cost effective way to improve sheep traceability.

Takeaways from cattle trading systems field day

At a recent B+LNZ Farming for Profit field day in Wairarapa, 50 farmers and researchers unpacked some of the most common cattle finishing policies and what makes them work in practice.

Small changes, real gains for a Marlborough farming couple

For Marlborough farmers Emma and Ross Hoets, joining the Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Animal Production Focus Group was about learning, connecting with others, and figuring out how to keep making steady improvements on their family farm.

E-diary notices: 3 April 2026

Beef and sheep farmers recognised in BFEA regional awards, Beef and sheep farmers recognised in BFEA regional awards, How do you manage parasites?

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