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Red Meat
July 22
Micro-abattoir provides security of supply for Southland butchery shops
A Southland micro-abattoir is “opening doors” for farmers wanting to sell the meat of their livestock.
Shawn McAvinue
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Red Meat
July 22
Bull sale helps keep rescue helicopter crew operating
A North Otago bull breeder hopes more stud owners will follow suit and donate a share of their sales to charity.
Shawn McAvinue
Red Meat
July 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
Red Meat
July 8
Growth mindset needed: chief exec
A shift to a long-term growth mindset will create value in the red meat sector, Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton says.
Red Meat
July 8
Red meat exports reach record highs
New Zealand red meat exports hit a second consecutive monthly record in May, rising to $1.6 billion, Meat Industry Association data shows.
Red Meat
July 8
Interest drives lower farm inflation
Lower interest rates are helping farm budgets, Beef + Lamb New Zealand says.
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Red Meat
June 28
Record $220,000 Angus bull to begin mating in Central Otago this summer
A syndicate, including a Central Otago stud, bid $220,000 to win an Angus bull, setting an Australasian record for the highest price paid for any breed of bull.
Red Meat
June 25
Beef + Lamb calls for beef bull nominations
Nominations are open for beef bulls suitable for use in Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s dairy beef progeny test.
Red Meat
June 25
Stud sets record for $168,000 bull
A Marlborough stud breeder has no regrets about letting go an Angus bull selling for $168,000 to set a new national record price for all breeds.
Red Meat
June 25
Trump tariffs skip beef and kiwifruit
The Trump administration’s proposed 12.5% trade tariff based on forced labour concerns has baffled farmers just relieved beef remains exempt.
Red Meat
June 25
Stud records follow high beef prices
Banks Peninsula stud Silverstream Charolais put fresh ink on the record price for the breed with a $70,000 top bull at its sale.
Red Meat
June 25
Poll Dorset stud comes full circle
A Poll Dorset stud will continue its more than 50 years of breeding history after returning to its roots in Macraes Flat.
Red Meat
June 24
Embracing technology in East Otago
Sheep and beef farmer John Fitzgerald hosted about 30 people at a Beef + Lamb workshop in Waikouaiti.
Red Meat
June 24
Anzco Foods signals buying Greenlea
Christchurch-based meat processor and exporter Anzco Foods has signed a deal to buy Greenlea Group.
Red Meat
June 17
$65,000 Hereford bull sets stud record
A $65,000 Hereford bull is a smoking gun, proof the beef industry is humming.
Red Meat
June 10
Farmers urged to make most of EBVs
Data is confidence when buying a bull, a North Otago livestock genetic specialist says.
Red Meat
June 10
Aussie farmers facing setbacks
Australia’s sheep industry is emerging stronger after having the "kitchen sink" thrown at it from long droughts and other pressures.
Red Meat
May 27
No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k
A large bull has set a stud sale record in Teviot Valley.
Red Meat
May 12
Stud sale season begins in South
Red Meat
May 5
Many tools available to aid bull buying
New Zealand’s beef industry is booming with record prices being paid for weaners.
Red Meat
April 28
View body should lead fight against proposed changes
A former Public Service Association national president is going to great lengths to express concern around proposed changes to meat inspector roles.
Red Meat
April 28
Paddock-to-plate business given ‘twist’
A trip to the United States three years ago was a catalyst for Marc and Jess Hamilton to add a paddock-to-plate lamb business to their already busy lives.
Red Meat
April 28
Programme aims to grow sector
Bobby calves present both a challenge and an opportunity, a southern animal scientist says.
Red Meat
April 7
Strong demand for every class of calves on offer in East Otago
Bidding was hot at the first beef calf sale of the season in East Otago.
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