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Red MeatSeptember 9

Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award

An Alliance Group $16 million programme to install innovative heat pump systems at its Otago and Southland processing plants has won an award after cutting annual emissions by more than 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award
Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award
Red MeatSeptember 9

Call for feedback on review of homekill rules

The government is seeking feedback on changes that would make it easier for people to buy an animal from a farmer and get it processed sooner.
Call for feedback on review of homekill rules
Call for feedback on review of homekill rules
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Red MeatSeptember 9

Forward-thinking Taieri farmer lambing early to avoid potential of October snow and summer dry

An effective lambing action plan is made early, considers the season ahead and includes a range of tools to deliver it, a forward-thinking Taieri farmer says.
Shawn McAvinue
Forward-thinking Taieri farmer lambing early to avoid potential of October snow and summer dry
Forward-thinking Taieri farmer lambing early to avoid potential of October snow and summer dry
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Red MeatSeptember 8

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

North Otago farmer Jo Hay has been announced as a new board-appointed farmer director to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative Ltd, starting on October 1.
North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board
North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board
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
Red MeatJuly 22

Angus shine on hook and exotics excel on hoof at southern beef cattle competition

For the first time, Angus carcasses have won both of the top “hook” honours at a Southern beef competition.
Shawn McAvinue
Angus shine on hook and exotics excel on hoof at southern beef cattle competition
Angus shine on hook and exotics excel on hoof at southern beef cattle competition
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