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This week’s notices: Last chance to nominate bulls for Beef Progeny Test
B+LNZ is calling for bull nominations for the 2025 mating of the across-breed Beef Progeny Test. This is an opportunity for stud breeders to be part of the groundbreaking Informing NZ Beef programme and gain valuable insights into their bulls’ progeny performance. Nominations are open to Angus and Hereford breeds. Nominations close 31 August. More info here.
More GFF trainers needed
B+LNZ is calling on sheep and beef farmers to become trainers for the Growing Future Farmers (GFF) programme, following a surge in student applications for 2026. With over 150 young people eager to enter agriculture, more training placements are urgently needed – especially in Canterbury, King Country, and Otago. Interested farmers can learn more on the GFF website. B+LNZ is a proud sponsor of the GFF programme.
Celebrate women’s suffrage – with a rural twist
Rural Women NZ, Young Farmers and the Ministry for Women are holding a Suffrage Day event in Christchurch on 19 September at Kate Sheppard House. Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg and women involved in agribusiness will be speaking on a panel discussing how we can better support women across rural industries, communities and leadership. If you would enjoy afternoon tea at Kate Sheppard House and a discussion on women’s progress in rural communities, please come along. Visit the NZ Young Farmers website to learn more about the event and register for free tickets. B+LNZ is proud to work closely with organisations making a real impact in supporting rural women, including Rural Women NZ, and we’re a sponsor of NZ Young Farmers.
Wairarapa Livestock Parasite Management Group Field Day
B+LNZ is hosting a farmer-led field day titled ‘It’s drench resistance, not a death sentence’ in the Wairarapa on Tuesday 2 September, from 11am–4pm, focused on internal parasite control. Hear what the pilot of the Livestock Parasite Management focus group learnt through three years of farm-based research, gain practical insights from farmers managing worms, and discover new approaches like DAGI. Held at Matariki Terraces by George Tatham and Martin Reisima with speakers from B+LNZ, Wormwise, and vets Sara Sutherland and Ryan Luckman. Register here.