Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Beef + Lamb New Zealand represents Kiwi sheep & beef farmers. Follow us for industry news, events & farming info.

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Join us in Christchurch 19-21 May for the biggest event in NZ's red meat calendar. Tickets: https://t.co/mWdyHMCzCw

The programme brings together: Sheep Breeders Forum, Out the Gate day (FREE for farmers), B+LNZ Awards Dinner and Science Sessions (FREE for farmers).

[Rural News @Rural_News]

NZ's red meat sector contributes $48.7 billion annually, supports 1 in 20 jobs and generates $12.8 billion in export earnings, according to new BERL research.

#NZAgriculture #RedMeat #Exports #Economy
https://t.co/mafFJPpNsE

[Aaron Meikle @AaronJMeikle]

Today's follow-up table: NZ sheep & beef farm revenue and expenditure for last 2 years and forecast for this financial year. All classes weighted average.

More detail on what has changed and how.

Full report @NZBeefLamb's Mid Season Update 2025–2026 https://t.co/bvT4tg1SIM

[Aaron Meikle @AaronJMeikle]

Today's chart is a cracker: just released update from @NZBeefLamb, inflation-adjusted Farm Profit before Tax for sheep and beef farms (all-classes average)

Look at that lift.

For the full report: https://t.co/bvT4tg1SIM

[Aaron Meikle @AaronJMeikle]

Bonus chart for today: NZ Farm Inputs Trends, from @NZBeefLamb

An interesting one to follow

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Learn how to match soil management practices to your farm system to support sustainable production and long‑term soil resilience in this B+LNZ e-learning module: https://t.co/NPzLqWp21s

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Get practical tips to stretch your fertiliser spend further. In this B+LNZ webinar, Dr Robert McBride and Dr Ants Roberts share how to lift nutrient-use efficiency using new spreading technologies. Watch here: https://t.co/kEU4Po8Nht

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Learn what to look for during autumn and the actions you can take to keep stock performing. In part two of our trace element series, Mary Bowron talks through key minerals and management steps for this time of year. Listen here: https://t.co/O99RWtVsWi

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Learn when to administer a quarantine drench, what products to use, and the essential steps to take afterwards to protect your farm from resistant parasites. A B+LNZ guide. Watch here: https://t.co/gJxwTTToXX

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[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Establishing pure clover swards on underdeveloped land? This B+LNZ resource explains when nitrogen and phosphorus are required at sowing and when they may not be. Read more:
https://t.co/x2803ehn7S

[Aaron Meikle @AaronJMeikle]

Average export value of NZ beef ($NZD/tonne F.O.B.) over recent years

$12,828 NZD/t so far in the 2025/26 year

You can explore the stats for yourself on @NZBeefLamb's interactive, near real-time tool: https://t.co/4205sQuu7V

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

In part three of B+LNZ Trevor's Top Tips Webinar series, Trevor and Ginny break down how to lift weight gain and meat quality while balancing feed efficiency, environmental impact, and animal wellbeing: https://t.co/QQNqRvZgtN

[Aaron Meikle @AaronJMeikle]

New Zealand lamb export value over recent years ($/tonne F.O.B.)

25/26 is YTD, $15736NZD/t

Check out real time export stats from @NZBeefLamb here: https://t.co/4205sQuu7V

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Plan for successful mating. This B+LNZ online learning module covers how to optimise ewe ovulation, manage body condition, and apply best‑practice mating strategies. Check it out: https://t.co/8i2Cd6GLfg

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

In this B+LNZ Scene + Herd podcast episode you'll hear directly from farmers who are successfully reducing drench inputs – why they’re doing it, what’s worked, and what they’ve learned along the way.🎧 Listen: https://t.co/fLZawoxSve

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Cashflow pressure, debt, interest rates, adverse events – in B+LNZ's 'Sow, Grow, Thrive' webinar series, farmers shared the real strategies that helped them get through tough times and come out stronger. Watch the recording: https://t.co/ufoLfIdOB4

[Olivia Caldwell @OcCaldwell]

National Lamb Day!
A video I did with @NZBeefLamb to display how much I LOVE LAMB

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Targeted Selective Treatment (TST) can cut drench use without compromising growth.
See how the SmartWorm® app supported farmers to make smarter, targeted drenching decisions.
📄 Read more: https://t.co/TmDXrdsCQR

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Learn how to recognise and protect healthy freshwater ecosystems on your farm.

This B+LNZ online learning module covers key concepts, good practice, and steps for improving waterway health: https://t.co/9Dw2iiAG6x

[Beef + Lamb New Zealand @NZBeefLamb]

Legume‑based pastures can help young stock grow faster.

Professor Paul Kenyon explains the benefits of herb and clover mixes and how they drive higher liveweight gains. Listen: https://t.co/OkhvVqD4BY