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North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board

North Otago sheep and beef farmer Jo Hay will join the board of Silver Fern Farms Co-operative next month. Photo: Supplied

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Red MeatAugust 26

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

The growth of the Southland beef herd is the largest percentage shift in New Zealand for the livestock class, a Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey shows.

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

Red MeatAugust 17

NZ’s beef herd booms as sheep flock shrinks

The number of farmed sheep in New Zealand continues to decline, while a global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers.

NZ’s beef herd booms as sheep flock shrinks

NZ’s beef herd booms as sheep flock shrinks

Red MeatAugust 12

Strong lift in red meat exports in June supported by higher sheepmeat, beef volumes

New Zealand red meat exports were worth $1.37 billion in June, 50% higher than June last year and a record value for exports in June, the Meat Industry Association says.

Strong lift in red meat exports in June supported by higher sheepmeat, beef volumes

Strong lift in red meat exports in June supported by higher sheepmeat, beef volumes

Red MeatAugust 5

New Zealand Meat Board appoints chief executive

New Zealand Meat Board chief executive Esther Guy-Meakin started in her new role this week.

New Zealand Meat Board appoints chief executive

New Zealand Meat Board appoints chief executive