Beef+Lamb NZ
A silent majority well worth hearing from
Guest writerApr 15, 2024
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.
‘BLNZ fee hike needed to draw board talent’
Richard RennieApr 4, 2024
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.
Acland marks a year of change at BLNZ
Annette ScottMar 21, 2024
A more transparent and responsive organisation is emerging, chair tells AGM.
Fee hike shot down at BLNZ meeting
Annette ScottMar 20, 2024
Strong views from a voter turnout barely in double figures.
Beef + Lamb gets back to better basics
Allan BarberMar 19, 2024
Organisation is laying the groundwork for better times ahead on sheep and beef farms, says Allan Barber.
Poor BLNZ vote turnout disappoints
Farmers WeeklyMar 15, 2024
Acland urges farmers to get involved in conversations
Farm profits set to tumble, says BLNZ
Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Report warns profitability could fall 54% on average.
BLNZ catches flak for mooting board fee hike
Neal WallaceMar 7, 2024
Groundswell slams timing of director remuneration remit.
Five BLNZ remits for farmers to mull
Farmers WeeklyFeb 16, 2024
Ahead of annual meeting, only three proposals have board support.
BLNZ ready to reach out to farmers
Neal WallaceFeb 9, 2024
Advocacy role reviewed following pushback from levy payers.
Two seek northern NI representation on BLNZ board
Hugh StringlemanFeb 1, 2024
Waikato candidates Peter Moore and Phil Weir vie for seat.
Beef + Lamb NZ, Olympic committee put a ring on it
Farmers WeeklyJan 23, 2024
Partnership agreement the basis of a domestic campaign to promote beef and lamb.
Beef + Lamb NZ recruiting for Generation Next
Annette ScottJan 19, 2024
Free, nationwide personal development programme designed to equip future industry leaders with essential skills .
BLNZ fills associate director role on board
Farmers WeeklyOct 30, 2023
One-year term designed to expose aspiring ag leaders to coalface of governance.
Veal initiative wins BLNZ award
Charlie WilliamsonOct 24, 2023
Pair looking to make pasture-raised veal a staple on high-end menus impress judges.
BLNZ celebrates beef and sheep’s best
Farmers WeeklyOct 20, 2023
Cheviot farmer takes out Regional Leadership Award.
BLNZ’s shopping list for new govt
Annette ScottOct 16, 2023
‘We need the incoming government to enable farmers rather than restrict them’
Meet the finalists who are meeting the market
Charlie WilliamsonOct 13, 2023
We catch up with the primary producers who are satisfying global demands ahead of the Beef and lamb NZ awards.
Action Groups under review as funding ends
Annette ScottSep 12, 2023
BLNZ is supporting roughly half the country’s 100 active groups.
Top line-up for BLNZ Awards
Farmers WeeklySep 8, 2023
Sector’s depth of talent stands out in list of finalists for Beef + Lamb honours.
Forestry conversions eat into ewe breeding flock
Neal WallaceSep 5, 2023
BLNZ attributes decline in part to land-use changes.
Red meat puts up bipartisan wish list for sector
BusinessDeskSep 4, 2023
Almost 40 recommendations for policies across trade, climate change, carbon farming, water and more.
We’re here for farmers large and small
Guest writerAug 9, 2023
BLNZ chair Kate Acland says criticism of the levy body doesn’t reflect the hard work that’s been going on.
Brand campaign claims US, China hits
Farmers WeeklyJul 19, 2023
Taste Pure Nature making waves for NZ beef and lamb, it says.
BLNZ welcomes ‘heartening’ review of ETS settings
Farmers WeeklyJun 20, 2023
Concrete options now on the table, Sam McIvor says.
Farmer Time logs its first 1000 schoolkids
Annette ScottJun 19, 2023
Hundreds reached in first year of engaging young people with farm-to-fork story.
Entries open for Beef + Lamb Awards
Farmers WeeklyJun 2, 2023
People in the red meat industry urged to nominate someone or an organisation making a difference.
Young chefs bring out the best in beef and lamb
Farmers WeeklyMay 24, 2023
Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef for 2023 crowned.
More farmers sign on to beef breeding programme
Farmers WeeklyMay 24, 2023
The programme focuses on increasing the use of high-quality genetics in the beef industry.
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
Sarah 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
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