Beef+Lamb NZ
BLNZ roadshow connects with farmers
Annette ScottSep 13, 2024
More than 400 attend meetings across the country, having their say on organisation’s refreshed strategy.
Banquet of Nature whets China’s appetite for NZ red meat
Annette ScottAug 6, 2024
BLNZ’s Taste Pure Nature marketing a huge hit in Shanghai and beyond.
NZ Olympians tip their hats to farmers
Farmers WeeklyJul 25, 2024
"The mahi you put in behind the scenes doesn’t go unnoticed."
Taste Pure Nature’s next phase needs social media skills
Allan BarberJul 8, 2024
Country of origin campaign has found a new home – now it needs particular expertise, says Allan Barber.
Beef farmers keen for better genetic tools
Annette ScottMay 19, 2023
Survey uncovers hunger for information about breeding better beef cattle.
Entries to open soon for Beef + Lamb NZ Awards
Annette ScottMay 19, 2023
Call to keep an eye out for promising industry players.
BLNZ urges govt to stop and think on emissions
Neal WallaceMay 9, 2023
Sheep and beef farmers need practical, workable systems, says Sam McIvor.
Crawshaw to represent Eastern North Island farmers on BLNZ board
Farmers WeeklyMay 8, 2023
Earlier this year, Crawshaw won the East Coast Young Farmer regional final.
Wishy washy weather makes for wonderful sales
Sara HilhorstApr 27, 2023
The first calf sales usually point to how the rest of the season will play out – and buyers in the opening week couldn’t wait to get their hands on calves.
New marketing drive for beef and lamb kicks off
Farmers WeeklyApr 27, 2023
Stacey Waaka chosen to front ‘Good things start with NZ beef and lamb’ campaign.
New Beef + Lamb chair hits the ground running
Annette ScottApr 19, 2023
Kate Acland has wasted no time getting her feet under the boardroom table.
BLNZ pledges to engage with farmers on ‘resets’
Annette ScottApr 5, 2023
New chair of industry body says ‘we need to listen’ to concerns.
Writing’s on the wall for levy organisations
Alan EmersonApr 3, 2023
Unless they change, the current boards will be history next time there’s a vote, says Alan Emerson.
Levy payers deliver mixed messages to BLNZ board
Neal WallaceMar 31, 2023
Advocacy role challenged, but no unified voice on solutions.
Acland ‘optimistic’ as she assumes BLNZ chair
Farmers WeeklyMar 31, 2023
New chair of industry-good body elected by board
Farmers express loss of trust at BLNZ meeting
Neal WallaceMar 30, 2023
Remits at annual meeting speak of frustration over what farmers call a lack of consultation.
Geoffrey Young and the restless taking on BLNZ
Neal WallaceMar 30, 2023
Former Feds leader, whose election to the BLNZ board ousted the chair, has often done things the hard way.
Farmer to propose a vote of no confidence in BLNZ’s board
Gerald PiddockMar 29, 2023
The Gore farmer says BLNZ had a clear mandate to grow the sheep and beef industries and provide sustainable returns now and for future generations.
BLNZ election result ‘a win for the unheard farmers’, says Young
Craig PageMar 23, 2023
Southland farmer Geoffrey Young, the man behind the upset of Beef and Lamb's top structure, vows to take on HWEN.
Morrison rolled in Beef + Lamb election
Farmers WeeklyMar 23, 2023
Southland sheep and beef farmer sweeps poll.
There’s value in red meat going green
Richard RennieMar 22, 2023
The Taste Pure Nature campaign has identified the “conscious foodie” consumer, one seeking greater levels of assurance around their food supply.
Sheep and beef farms set to take hit on profits
Neal WallaceMar 15, 2023
Beef + Lamb NZ delivers bad news for farms due largely to inflation.
Last chance to submit on beef genetics programme
Farmers WeeklyMar 14, 2023
Informing New Zealand Beef is working to boost the sector’s profits by $460 million over the next 25 years by giving farmers the right genetic tools.
HWEN fallout raises stakes in BLNZ poll
Neal WallaceFeb 16, 2023
Director elections seen as referendum on board’s GHG record.
BLNZ: is PM taking agriculture seriously?
BusinessDeskFeb 8, 2023
Five-point manifesto ‘should be required reading for Hipkins’, industry good body says.
Generation Next applications sought
Annette ScottDec 16, 2022
Beef + Lamb programme being held in six places nationwide.
Farmer spirits crushed by red tape – BLNZ
Craig PageDec 13, 2022
Report says people are opting to sell up rather than struggle on.
Better beef pilot selects its first farmers
Annette ScottNov 30, 2022
High-quality genetics the focus of seven-year programme.
Lifecycle study challenges methane measurement
Richard RennieNov 9, 2022
Research shows NZ red meat among the world’s most carbon efficient.
More frustration as southern farmers meet on HWEN
Neal WallaceNov 1, 2022
Talk of betrayal, boycotts dominate BLNZ road show.
BLNZ challenges govt’s farm-levy modelling
Neal WallaceOct 31, 2022
Gore meeting unanimous in scorn for GHG proposal.
BLNZ chair reflects on leading a fractious sector
Neal WallaceOct 31, 2022
Looking for one voice in all the yelling.
BLNZ calls out HWEN changes
Annette ScottOct 21, 2022
The model needs to be reassessed to ensure equity in the system, Beef + Lamb NZ says.
BLNZ weighs in on methane forestry report
Richard RennieOct 7, 2022
Any influence of report on better defining forestry’s role welcomed
Industry celebrated at Beef + Lamb Awards
Farmers WeeklySep 30, 2022
The B+LNZ Regional Leadership Award, which recognises an outstanding individual, organisation or business , went to the East Coast Rural Support Trust.
Red meat cuisine from a vending machine
Farmers WeeklySep 28, 2022
Effort to attract Chinese consumers takes a novel turn in Shanghai.
Genetics programme jumps the Cook Strait
Farmers WeeklySep 14, 2022
Move into North Island adds Simmental genes to BLNZ study.
Major policy wins so far in emissions battle
Guest writerSep 8, 2022
Debate is healthy, but don’t lose sight of how far HWEN has moved the needle on pricing.
Stock numbers continue to drop due to afforestation
Neal WallaceSep 7, 2022
A new Beef + Lamb NZ report highlights the extent of farmland being converted to forestry.
Tool to boost hill country health
Annette ScottSep 1, 2022
The wellbeing of hill country farmers is at the heart of the new FarmSalus tool.
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