Friday, April 19, 2024

Beef+Lamb NZ


A silent majority well worth hearing from

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 

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

Poor BLNZ vote turnout disappoints

Farmers WeeklyMar 15, 2024
Acland urges farmers to get involved in conversations
Farm profits set to tumble, says BLNZ

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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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

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 

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

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

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

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

Action Groups under review as funding ends

Annette ScottSep 12, 2023
BLNZ is supporting roughly half the country’s 100 active groups.
B+LNZ Awards Winners standing on a stage with a big screen behind them.

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.
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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

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

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

Brand campaign claims US, China hits

Farmers WeeklyJul 19, 2023
Taste Pure Nature making waves for NZ beef and lamb, it says.
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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

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.
B+LNZ Awards Winners standing on a stage with a big screen behind them.

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

Young chefs bring out the best in beef and lamb

Farmers WeeklyMay 24, 2023
Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef for 2023 crowned.
Woman standing in a paddock with cows in the background.

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

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

Entries to open soon for Beef + Lamb  NZ Awards

Annette ScottMay 19, 2023
Call to keep an eye out for promising industry players.
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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

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

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.
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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

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’

BLNZ pledges to engage with farmers on ‘resets’

Annette ScottApr 5, 2023
New chair of industry body says ‘we need to listen’ to concerns.
Geoffrey Young farmer

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.
Phil-Weir

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

Acland ‘optimistic’ as she assumes BLNZ chair

Farmers WeeklyMar 31, 2023
New chair of industry-good body elected by board
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