Beef+Lamb NZ

BLNZ’s Taste Pure Nature marketing a huge hit in Shanghai and beyond.

"The mahi you put in behind the scenes doesn’t go unnoticed."

Country of origin campaign has found a new home – now it needs particular expertise, says Allan Barber.

Directors heading out to exchange ideas with members about sector’s future.

Programme set up by BLNZ will be designed, run and funded by companies under Meat Industry Association helm.

Internationally, farmers are rewarded for adopting technology to address methane, says Kate Acland.

CEO has worked half his life at livestock and meat industry bodies.

Farmers have a lot on their plate right now, but don’t let that – or the social media circus – drown out voices of reason, says Kate Acland.

The proposal got the thumbs down from two-thirds of the 12% of farmers voted; a result which BLNZ says will negatively impact future recruitment efforts.

A more transparent and responsive organisation is emerging, chair tells AGM.

Strong views from a voter turnout barely in double figures.

Organisation is laying the groundwork for better times ahead on sheep and beef farms, says Allan Barber.

Acland urges farmers to get involved in conversations

Report warns profitability could fall 54% on average.

Groundswell slams timing of director remuneration remit.

Ahead of annual meeting, only three proposals have board support.

Advocacy role reviewed following pushback from levy payers.

Waikato candidates Peter Moore and Phil Weir vie for seat.

Partnership agreement the basis of a domestic campaign to promote beef and lamb.

Free, nationwide personal development programme designed to equip future industry leaders with essential skills .

One-year term designed to expose aspiring ag leaders to coalface of governance.

Pair looking to make pasture-raised veal a staple on high-end menus impress judges.

Cheviot farmer takes out Regional Leadership Award.

‘We need the incoming government to enable farmers rather than restrict them’

We catch up with the primary producers who are satisfying global demands ahead of the Beef and lamb NZ awards.

BLNZ is supporting roughly half the country’s 100 active groups.

Sector’s depth of talent stands out in list of finalists for Beef + Lamb honours.

BLNZ attributes decline in part to land-use changes.

Almost 40 recommendations for policies across trade, climate change, carbon farming, water and more.

BLNZ chair Kate Acland says criticism of the levy body doesn’t reflect the hard work that’s been going on.

Taste Pure Nature making waves for NZ beef and lamb, it says.

Concrete options now on the table, Sam McIvor says.

Hundreds reached in first year of engaging young people with farm-to-fork story.

People in the red meat industry urged to nominate someone or an organisation making a difference.

Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef for 2023 crowned.

The programme focuses on increasing the use of high-quality genetics in the beef industry.