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Beef and Lamb

BusinessMarch 2

Profits of sheep, beef farmers dip

Otago-Southland sheep and beef farmers are facing a 16% drop in profit this year as weak lamb prices impact on revenue.
Profits of sheep, beef farmers dip
Profits of sheep, beef farmers dip
NewsMarch 15

Verified clean brand for meat

Creating a brand for New Zealand red meat that is verified as meeting fishable and swimmable water quality objectives is the mission of Food, Farms and Freshwater.
BusinessDecember 15

Structural issues remain as red meat sector improves

Structural issues in the red meat sector still need to be addressed, despite its ''general fortunes'' being on the rise.
Structural issues remain as red meat sector improves
Structural issues remain as red meat sector improves
NewsMay 11

Environmental manager's job an ideal fit

When Beef and Lamb New Zealand decided to create a new environmental extension manager position, it was an ideal job for Erica van Reenen.
Environmental manager's job an ideal fit
Environmental manager's job an ideal fit
BusinessApril 10

Beef and Lamb to work with MIE

Beef and Lamb New Zealand says it will work with Meat Industry Excellence as it develops a more detailed project plan - and one that the industry-good organisation can fund.
NewsMarch 28

Identifying good genetics

A Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farming for Profit field day at Millers Flat last week drew 100 people.
BusinessJanuary 26

Mutton exports to China increase

Mutton exports have risen significantly over the first quarter of the 2013-14 meat export season and China is the largest market.
Mutton exports to China increase
Mutton exports to China increase
NewsOctober 24

Consulting despite referendum delay

The levy payer referendum, which asks farmers to vote on Beef and Lamb New Zealand's (BLNZ) proposed establishment of a new entity, Beef and Lamb Genetics, has been delayed until possibly early next year, following a government request for more information about the proposal.
BusinessMarch 7

Farm profit expected to fall 54%

Sheep and beef farmers may be in for a tough time with profits predicted to halve this season as the full impact of lower lamb prices and widespread drought starts to hit home.
Farm profit expected to fall 54%
Farm profit expected to fall 54%
NewsDecember 23

Fairlie farmer re-elected

South Canterbury farmer Anne Munro has been re-elected to the board of Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
Fairlie farmer re-elected
Fairlie farmer re-elected
NewsSeptember 23

Profit drop a global trend

A predicted fall in sheep and beef farm profits for the 2012-13 season, while disappointing, is not entirely unexpected given the global recession, Beef and Lamb New Zealand economic service executive director Rob Davison says.
Profit drop a global trend
Profit drop a global trend
BusinessJune 13

Urged to work together

Beef and Lamb New Zealand chairman Mike Petersen is urging farmers and meat companies to work closely together to plan ahead for next season.
NewsMarch 18

Glammies to Gore farmer

Don Morrison has won the Glammies. The Gore farmer's Growbulk lamb was named 2012 Beef and Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards grand champion at the Upper Clutha A and P Show.
Glammies to Gore farmer
Glammies to Gore farmer
BusinessMarch 16

Farmers' lamb returns soften

Farm-gate lamb prices have continued to soften as the season reaches full pace, while good seasonal conditions have seen slaughter numbers lift much more slowly than normal.
BusinessFebruary 27

Red meat plan gets nod

A proposal to develop on-farm management capability to enable productivity gains in the red meat sector has been approved by the Primary Growth Partnership investment advisory panel to business plan development phase.
NewsAugust 14

Decentralised structure for Beef and Lamb NZ

As the Beef and Lamb New Zealand board representative for the Central South Island, which includes most of the wider Otago area, let me bring you up to speed with what your organisation is up to in your region.
Decentralised structure for Beef and Lamb NZ
Decentralised structure for Beef and Lamb NZ
BusinessMay 24

Research refocuses lamb marketing

Beef and Lamb New Zealand is switching its promotional focus for New Zealand lamb in the United Kingdom.
NewsMay 22

Beef expo success

Southern beef breeders enjoyed considerable success at the Beef and Lamb New Zealand beef expo at Feilding.
NewsMay 15

Should prove worth, Steak of Origin finalist says

Making the final of the Beef and Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin Challenge should prove Dexter cattle are a viable commercial breed, breeder Julia Eden says.
NewsMay 9

Shortages push lamb prices up

An "appalling spring" is set to push New Zealand's lamb kill this season to its lowest level since the 1960-61 season, Beef and Lamb economic service executive director Rob Davison says.
Shortages push lamb prices up
Shortages push lamb prices up
EditorialMay 9

Meat industry must address issues

In light of dire predictions for the viability and economic sustainability of the red meat sector, the latest investigation to improve the performance of the $8 billion export earner cannot be allowed to become yet another doorstop.
BusinessApril 28

Red meat gets contestable fund

An $850,000 contestable fund has been established to drive further growth of the red-meat industry.
Red meat gets contestable fund
Red meat gets contestable fund
BusinessMarch 4

Controversial meat strategy to be launched by PM

Prime Minister John Key will in early May launch a strategy aimed at improving the viability of the red meat sector in an intentional display of the importance industry leaders place on the document.
Controversial meat strategy to be launched by PM
Controversial meat strategy to be launched by PM
NewsFebruary 27

Directors re-elected

Beef and Lamb New Zealand directors Leon Black, from the southern South Island, and Mike Petersen, of the eastern North Island, have been re-elected to their positions unopposed.
NewsFebruary 13

Tight sheep meat supply predicted to expand

World sheep meat may be in short supply, but there are signs sheep farming countries are starting to ramp up production.