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Strong December quarter processing leaves fewer livestock
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 1:14 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
The remaining livestock available for processing for the rest of the season will be less than in any of the previous five seasons, according to a forecast by Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Economic Service (B+LNZ). More >>
Beef + Lamb NZ to review investment in Sector Capability
Friday, 2 February 2018, 10:45 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Richard Wakelin, B+LNZ’s General Manager Innovation, says the review will consider farmer investment through B+LNZ in the Sector Capability Programme overall and its various activities. More >>
Sheep and beef sector welcomes the conclusion of the CPTPP
Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 3:28 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) welcome the conclusion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) negotiations in Tokyo. More >>
Director election for Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 3:03 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
A Director election will be held for Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Northern North Island electoral district after three nominations were received. More >>
Supporting sustainable hill country scientific programme
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 12:50 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
A scientific programme aimed at improving the sustainability of hill country for sheep and beef farming is to be launched with the support of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ). More >>
Last chance to have your say on GIA
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 10:09 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Sheep and beef farmers are being urged to have their say on a proposal to give the sector direct input in readiness and response to biosecurity threats before consultation ends. More >>
Beef + Lamb NZ extends its support of B+LNZ Genetics
Monday, 20 November 2017, 9:58 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
After four years of operation and a series of successful milestones, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has extended its support of wholly-owned subsidiary B+LNZ Genetics beyond its initial five-year funding programme. More >>
Beef + Lamb NZ Chairman not seeking re-election
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:26 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
James Parsons, Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), announced today he will not be seeking re-election in the organisation’s director elections in March. More >>
Strong interest shown for Future Farm programme
Monday, 13 November 2017, 9:47 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s search for a “Future Farm” is in its final stages and farmers are being urged to get in touch if they’re interested in being part of this unique programme. More >>
International Beef Alliance Statement
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 4:14 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) welcomes the International Beef Alliance’s (IBA) commitment to trade reform and liberalisation, sustainable beef production and ensuring confidence amongst global beef consumers following another successful conference. ... More >>
Government Arrangement: Initial Implications
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 5:00 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
As you will know, last Thursday New Zealand First announced that it has elected to enter into a coalition agreement with the Labour Party to form the next New Zealand Government (‘the Coalition Agreement’). To stay in Government, the coalition ... More >>
Consultation launched on Government Industry Agreement
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 2:25 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
Sheep and beef farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to give the sector a direct say in readiness and response to biosecurity threats. More >>
Grass-fed steak with a side of environmental enhancement?
Monday, 16 October 2017, 9:16 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Consumers are to be asked what attributes in beef and lamb are important to them in their purchase decisions in a research project led by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Greenlea Premier Meats and Lincoln University’s Agribusiness and Economics Research ... More >>
Beef + Lamb New Zealand supports fight against M. Bovis
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 3:54 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) supports the decision by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to depopulate the farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis (M. Bovis). More >>
Sheep Meat And Beef Levies to Remain Unchanged
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 11:00 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) announced today that sheep meat and beef levies will remain unchanged for the levy year commencing 1 October 2017. More >>
Beef + Lamb New Zealand unveils plans for 'Future Farm'
Monday, 9 October 2017, 10:41 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is to establish a “Future Farm” to trial new technologies and farm systems as part of its strategy to support farming excellence and lift farm productivity and profitability. More >>
B+LNZ and MIA concerned by reports of a EU-UK WTO quota deal
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 5:27 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
B+LNZ and MIA concerned by UK media reports of a EU-UK deal on WTO quotas More >>
Profits to improve as industry stabilises
Monday, 2 October 2017, 4:33 pm | Beef And Lamb NZ
As the 2017-18 meat export season begins, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s New Season Outlook 2017-18 report forecasts beef and lamb prices to remain similar to the previous season despite an expected weakening of the New Zealand Dollar. More >>
New Zealand’s beef cattle herd continues to grow
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 10:29 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says that during the past year, New Zealand’s beef cattle herd increased by 2.8 per cent – to 3.6 million head – while the decline in the sheep flock slowed sharply as sheep numbers recovered in key regions after drought ... More >>
Sheep industry leaders recognised
Thursday, 6 July 2017, 10:58 am | Beef And Lamb NZ
The skills and depth of talent within this country’s sheep industry was recognised at Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Sheep Industry Awards in Invercargill last night. More >>