Red Meat

Earnings gain for Scott Technology

Robotic technology at work in the meatworks, developed in conjunction with Scott Technology and...

Earnings gain for Scott Technology

Earnings from business acquisitions during the year underpinned a large revenue boost for Dunedin niche engineering company Scott Technology - up 37% on a year ago to $181.8million.

Speckle Park bulls are quickly gaining fans

The demand for Speckle Park semen straws has doubled in the past year for Aniwaniwa Speckle Park...

Speckle Park bulls are quickly gaining fans

The distinctive Speckle Park beef breed is becoming increasingly popular for both beef and dairy breeding.

Animal scientist off to graduate with PHD

Bruno Santos is graduating from the University of New England with a PhD next week. PHOTO: PETER...

Animal scientist off to graduate with PHD

When Dunedin animal scientist Bruno Santos travels to Australia next week for his graduation, it will be extra special.

Beef-focused field day to look at 'M. bovis', soils

Beef-focused field day to look at 'M. bovis', soils

Beef production is the focus of a field day on Banks Peninsula later this month.

Alliance warns shareholders lamb prices will decline

Alliance Group chief executive David Surveyor (left) and chairman Murray Taggart updated...

Alliance warns shareholders lamb prices will decline

Lamb prices are heading south, Alliance Group shareholders have been told.

Red meat exports top $6.7 billion

Lamb prices are expected to remain healthy over the rest of the season. Photo: Linda Robertson

Red meat exports top $6.7 billion

New Zealand's red meat exports have topped $6.7 billion in 2017-18, up 21% on the previous season, the latest export figures from Beef + Lamb New Zealand show.

New Zealand red meat exports up 21%

Meat exports surged 10%, led by beef, which partially offset the November decline in dairy...

New Zealand red meat exports up 21%

New Zealand red meat exports topped $6.7 billion in the financial year to September - $1.2b up on the year prior.

BLNZ needs good reps

Rowena [Ro] McDiarmid, of Oturehua, has been on the Central South Island Farmer Council for two...

BLNZ needs good reps

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) is holding its annual meetings for the Central South Island and Southern South Island farmer councils in Gore and Wanaka this month.

Red meat idea lands young farmer scholarship

George Blyth (18) is studying at Jeff Farm between Mataura and Clinton. Mr Blyth is one of the...

Red meat idea lands young farmer scholarship

Great ideas and a passion for the agricultural sector has landed one young farmer with a scholarship.

Lambing looks positive so far

Lambing looks positive so far

Lambing is going well throughout Otago and Southland, despite anecdotal reports of more bearings and cast than normal.

Sustainable red meat production will pay off: analyst

Sustainable red meat production will pay off: analyst

NZ's red meat sector has an opportunity to leverage the increased investment that will be required by pending regulatory changes, Rabobank analyst Blake Holgate believes.

Award for ‘ODT’ journalist

Otago Daily Times agribusiness reporter Sally Rae has won the Alliance Group Ltd red meat industry journalism award.

Alliance backed on long-term approach

Exchange rate volatility, Brexit discussions and US-China trade wars; pictured, the OOCL Savannah...

Alliance backed on long-term approach

Alliance Group management has received a strong message from suppliers to keep investing in the company's longer-term strategy, rather than take a short-term approach, chairman Murray Taggart says.

Calf-rearing farm survey next step in 'M. bovis' bid

A survey of about 200 calf-rearing properties is under way nationwide as the next step in the phased eradication of Mycoplasma bovis.

Lift in supply puts pressure on prices

Drought in both the United States and Australia is expected to add to global beef supply in the...

Lift in supply puts pressure on prices

International beef prices are coming under increased pressure on the back of a lift in supply.

Field day host passionate about venison

Bruce and Jenny Paterson, with daughter Nadia (2), are hosting a Southland Next Generation...

Field day host passionate about venison

Bruce and Jenny Paterson are to host the Southland Next Generation Advance Party's (NGAP) regional field day on their Lower Scotts Gap property at the end of the month.

Biosecurity workshops for farmers in wake of survey

The beef sector is concerned with tariffs and strength of the New Zealand dollar. Photo: Gregor...

Biosecurity workshops for farmers in wake of survey

Beef + Lamb New Zealand intends rolling out biosecurity workshop events to help farmers start and improve their on-farm biosecurity plans.

NZ stock losses average this winter

A newborn lamb near Mosgiel enjoys the close attention of its mother last season. Photo: Gregor...

NZ stock losses average this winter

Bitter weather conditions around New Zealand during the past two weeks prompted a large spike in lamb and calf deaths, but the season is on track to reflect five-year averages.

Maccas beef milestone

McDonald's customers have enjoying more than five million kilos of locally sourced Angus beef patties since the range was launched in 2009.

New Alliance venison plant opens at Lorneville

The new Alliance deer processing plant. Photo: Supplied

New Alliance venison plant opens at Lorneville

Alliance is demonstrating its commitment to New Zealand’s deer industry with the opening of a new $15.9 million venison processing plant at Lorneville, Southland.

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