B+LNZ and Te Uru Rākau: Revenue diversification and farm resilience through trees and carbon
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service are hosting workshops across the Hawke's Bay. The workshops follow on from the regional trees and carbon field day.
This workshop offers a practical, hands-on opportunity for farmers to dive deeper into how trees can be integrated into their farm business.
Designed as a drop-in style event, the workshop allows you to engage directly with experts, ask questions, and develop an action plan tailored to your farm. This workshop is designed to support informed decision-making, providing practical, unbiased information to help farmers explore tree planting as a tool for business resilience and income diversification.
About the workshop
- One-on-one discussions with specialists in tree planting, land use, and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) eligibility.
- Practical workshops on planting plans—how to select the right species, where to plant, and when to start.
- Financial insights into the ETS – what it means for your farm and how it could be part of a diversification strategy.
- Access to exhibitors including nurseries, regional councils, catchment groups, and industry consultants.
- A flexible format – stay all day or drop in for the sessions most relevant to you.
There are 3 events across the Hawke's Bay:
- Elsthorpe - 1 April 2025
- Porangahau - 2 April 2025
- Tikokino - 3 April 2025.
Register and get the event address details on the Beef + Lamb New Zealand website: