Careers
Attracting the next generation of ag trailblazers
Bryan GibsonMay 26, 2023
We need to look at food production through younger eyes and embrace the technologies that will help us evolve, writes Bryan Gibson.
Generation Next applications sought
Annette ScottDec 16, 2022
Beef + Lamb programme being held in six places nationwide.
MPI announces 2023 forestry scholarship recipients
Farmers WeeklyDec 14, 2022
The scholarship programme provides another pathway into the industry and widens access to tertiary study for young New Zealanders.
Wool skills course set to uplift sector
Annette ScottDec 9, 2022
A drop in the standard of wool preparation has put NZ’s reputation as producers of high-quality crossbred wool at risk.
Mark Leslie to lead Pāmu
Farmers WeeklyDec 17, 2021
Silver Fern Farms chief operating officer Mark Leslie will join Pāmu as its chief executive, board chair Dr Warren Parker announced today.
Shearers to set new five-stand world record
Farmers WeeklyDec 15, 2021
A team of King Country shearers are preparing to set a new five-stand nine-hour world record for strong wool lambs later this month.
New B+LNZ role a challenge and an opportunity
Colin WilliscroftDec 3, 2021
Kit Arkwright was recently appointed chief executive of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, taking over from Rod Slater, who retired after 27 years in the role.
B+LNZ’s Generation Next heads north
Annette ScottDec 1, 2021
Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Generation Next programme is heading to the North Island.
Born to sell livestock
Colin WilliscroftNov 11, 2021
Working with livestock runs in the family for Ben Wright, who recently won this year’s Heartland Bank Young Auctioneers Competition at Canterbury Park.
New workforce drive needs refocus
Colin WilliscroftOct 21, 2021
The food and fibre sector needs to change the way it is trying to attract young people to jobs within it, a new report says.
B+LNZ partners with Growing Future Farmers programme
Farmers WeeklyOct 19, 2021
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has teamed up with the Growing Future Farmers (GFF) Essential Farm Skills Programme to attract and train more young people in the red meat sector.
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