North Otago workers facing uncertain future
At least 40 North Otago meat workers at Oamaru Meats Ltd are facing an uncertain future after the company shut down almost all processing from today.
Red Meat
Swine fever 'a real risk'
Swine fever 'a real risk'
Pig farmers are worried that African swine fever (AFS) will spread to New Zealand and especially to Canterbury, where 60% of the industry is located.
Pukeuri seeking additional staff
Pukeuri seeking additional staff
The Alliance Group Pukeuri meat works is back in full swing after a short break.
Focus on production per hectare
Focus on production per hectare
Extensive data analysis, together with practical experience and encouraging natural animal behaviour, has meant improved growth rates and higher per hectare production for award-winning farm...
Friend takes over late butcher's store
Friend takes over late butcher's store
The store which was owned by a butcher who died suddenly has been purchased by a family friend.
Big processors pursuing staged transition
Big processors pursuing staged transition
Weaning New Zealand's primary sector off fossil fuels could cost the industry and the agri-sector hundreds of millions of dollars.
Climate change Bill concerns for SFF
Climate change Bill concerns for SFF
Silver Fern Farms, the nation's largest procurer and exporter of red meat, has tabled "significant concerns" related to the economic impacts of the Government's proposed climate change response Bill.
Lunch to 'bridge rural-urban divide'
Lunch to 'bridge rural-urban divide'
AG Proud enlisted the services of meat company staff at Silver Fern Farms in Dunedin to help host an impromptu "pop up" lunch in the city's octagon yesterday.
Seoul restaurant orders NZ goat
Seoul restaurant orders NZ goat
Central Otago goat meat will be on the menu at a new New Zealand-themed restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, next month, and more chevon suppliers are needed to meet expected future demand if...
Trial results no surprise to Simmental breeders
Trial results no surprise to Simmental breeders
As breeders of Simmentals for 38 years, Warren and Steph Burgess, of Beresford Simmental Stud, Puketiro, were not surprised when the breed did well in the latest Beef + Lamb New Zealand Beef...
NZ meat industry pins hopes on India as an export target
NZ meat industry pins hopes on India as an export target
Hopes are running high that India could be the next big thing for New Zealand sheep meat exports if the two countries form closer economic ties.
Swine fever: farmers urged to review biosecurity
Swine fever: farmers urged to review biosecurity
New Zealand pig farmers are being urged to be vigilant with biosecurity following concerns that African Swine Fever may have hit the Philippines.
Simmental beef does farmers proud
Simmental beef does farmers proud
South Canterbury farmers David and Jayne Timperley have long known the eating quality virtues of Simmental beef.
History made with appointment
History made with appointment
History has been made at Alliance Group’s Smithfield plant with the appointment of Karen Morris as plant manager.
Co-op award for Hewett
Co-op award for Hewett
Otago agribusiness leader Rob Hewett has been recognised for his contribution to New Zealand's co-operative sector.
Big-hearted butcher to compete in US
Big-hearted butcher to compete in US
Growing up in Kihikihi and going to the local primary school and Te Awamutu Intermediate and College, Brad Gillespie had no intention of following in his dad Ken's footsteps and becoming a butcher.
SFF reassessing South Island pelt processing operations
SFF reassessing South Island pelt processing operations
Silver Fern Farms says it will reassess labour needs at Finegand, alongside external further processing, if a proposal to close its Fairton pelt operation, near Ashburton, goes ahead.
'Widespread support' for advance parties
'Widespread support' for advance parties
They sound as if they are small military detachments charged with reconnaissance, but in the case of the deer industry's advance parties (AP) they are in fact the main body of the army.
Limousin beef 'best kept secret'
Limousin beef 'best kept secret'
Limousins tend to be medium-sized and fine-boned, which meant they yield well, but they are an under-appreciated breed by farmers, says breeder Colin Phillips, of Tuatapere.
Output record delights new manager
Output record delights new manager
Alliance Group recently marked the 2019 season at its Mataura plant in Southland by breaking a beef processing record. Business and Rural Editor Sally Rae talks to plant manager Melonie Nagel about breaking records.