Beef Breeder Forum: 18 March 2025

Sunday 1st December 2024

B+LNZ Genetics is excited to announce a full-day forum in 2025 for beef breeders, followed by a sit-down dinner and an evening of socialising.

This is an opportunity to get together with fellow stud breeders to discuss key issues, challenges and opportunities for you, your bull buying clients and the advancement of the New Zealand beef industry.

Location: Addington Events Centre, Christchurch
Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025

Registration

Registrations for the forum will be managed online. Tickets are $100 +GST per person for those attending the forum and evening dinner, or $70 +GST for those attending the forum only.

Step one: Click the 'Register Now' button below (this links through to the Registration page)
Step two: Fill out your attendee details
Step three: Choose what you will attend at forum (e.g. forum / dinner / NZRSB meeting)
Step four: Check your inbox for a follow-up confirmation email

Forum Programme

Below is a summary of topics to be covered at the forum. You can view a detailed description of the programme here

8:15am: Welcome (Forum opens)

An introduction to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s new CEO
An update on B+LNZ Genetics’ programme
Reducing methane, improving feed efficiency: insights from research trials
Developing NZ-Specific selection indexes
Introducing nProve for Beef
Hands-on with nProve - interactive workshops
Exploring innovation in beef genetics - breakout sessions
Simon Kenny: Head of Impact and Communications, McDonald’s NZ
Followed by NZ Roundtable for Sustainble Beef meeting (open invitation to all delegates)

5:00pm: Forum closes

6:00pm: Drinks and dinner (at Addington Events Centre)

Dinner designed by B+LNZ Ambassador Chef

The evening dinner menu celebrating beef and lamb dishes will be designed by B+LNZ Ambassador Chef Darren Wright

If you have any questions about the Beef Breeder Forum, please email info@blnzgenetics.com