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Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports

Workers in protective suits at a checkpoint outside a village near a farm where African swine...

Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports

Stringent policing of China's borders, due to African swine fever, is expected to create further export opportunities for beef exporters like NZ Rabobank analyst Blake Holgate says.

Angus Pure plans to improve on-plate eating experience

Six Otago and Southland beef farmers have partnered with AngusPure New Zealand in a programme to improve the quality and taste of the meat - and their returns.

High lamb prices at Omarama sale

Buyers paid high prices at the Omarama lamb sale last week. Photo: Mike King/Omarama Gazette

High lamb prices at Omarama sale

Lamb sales are soaring in the high country.

Spring peak in venison price expected

These venison finishers were photographed in early February. This season the traditional price...

Spring peak in venison price expected

Deer farmers can expect a return this year to the normal pattern of seasonal demand, when the venison schedule prices peak in spring.

A&P carcass competition leaders pipped at the post

Joy Dodd, who with husband Nathan took the top prize in the Gore A&P Show carcass competition...

A&P carcass competition leaders pipped at the post

Glenham farmers Nathan and Joy Dodd have taken out the top prize in the Gore A&P Show carcass competition, although there was only a 0.2 point difference between them and Steven and Jo Morris.

Hyslop seeks Beef + Lamb NZ board position

Hyslop seeks Beef + Lamb NZ board position

Irrigation New Zealand chairwoman Nicky Hyslop is vying for a place on Beef+Lamb New Zealand's board.

Unusual beefalo meat in demand

Nadia and Blair Wisely with Bobo the bison, their original sire. In the background is Bobo's...

Unusual beefalo meat in demand

A chance meeting with an engineer building a cowshed on a neighbouring farm next door to Nadia and Blair Wisely introduced them to bison and from there they've taken to producing beefalo - a bison...

Strong lamb prices seen at fairs likely to continue

Lower lamb kills and lower average weights have been reported for this time of year. Photo:...

Strong lamb prices seen at fairs likely to continue

With the levels of the current lamb schedules remaining strong, the prices at last week's Lorneville two-tooth ewe and lamb fair are likely to continue PGG Wrightson Southland livestock manager...

Sheep, beef farms main finalists

Michael Bashford, of Niagara Downs, Tokanui. Photos: BFEA

Sheep, beef farms main finalists

Sheep and beef farms dominate the Southland finalists in the 2019 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Extra grazing slows start to meat season

Extra grazing slows start to meat season

Good grass growth has dominated the season for central South Island meat processors.

UK agreement ensures status quo for exporters

Changes to the British lamb industry as a result of Brexit are expected to impact market supply...

UK agreement ensures status quo for exporters

The signing of a veterinary agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand will provide reassurance to farmers and exporters, Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor says.

Now 5.6 sheep for each NZer

New Zealand now has 5.6 sheep for every person - a far cry from the peak of 22 per person in 1982.

Sheep industry 'on a high'

Canterbury sheep farmers have received a welcomed boost after a challenging few years.

Challenge for BLNZ board seat

Incumbent director Bill Wright will be challenged for his Central South Island position on Beef + Lamb NZ.

Alliance chairman queries Govt's subsidy stance

Watching proceedings at Alliance Group's annual meeting at Otago Museum yesterday are (from left)...

Alliance chairman queries Govt's subsidy stance

Alliance Group chairman Murray Taggart has expressed concern over what he sees as the Government's apparent determination to subsidise forestry plantings at the expense of low environmental impact sheep and beef farming.

From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

Nine months into his role as Silver Fern Farms chief executive, Simon Limmer remains upbeat.

Cattle shipment third of year

The Gloucester Express in PrimePort Timaru last week loading live cattle. Photo: Chris Tobin

Cattle shipment third of year

It has been a quieter year for live cattle exports from New Zealand.

Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'

The lambing percentage on Otago farms declined this season. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'

A record high lambing percentage illustrates the sheep and beef sector's productivity gains, Rob Davison, of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Economic Service, says.

Sheep near Danseys Pass go missing

Police are investigating after the alleged theft of stock from a rural property southwest of Duntroon.

Swine fever effects may lift China demand for beef

Beef could, in part, replace some of China’s pork consumption; pictured are cattle on the move...

Swine fever effects may lift China demand for beef

The continuing spread of African swine fever through China’s pig population has the potential to reshape global beef markets, Rabobank’s latest beef quarterly report says.

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