Lack of skilled staff at meat processors
12 July 2021
Meat processors will have to forgo further processing cuts due to a lack of skilled labour following Government changes to immigration rules, industry leaders warn.
BEEF ARCHIVES
SFF launches zero carbon Angus beef
8 July 2021
The country’s largest meat processor says it is walking the talk on sustainability by launching zero carbon Angus beef, phasing out coal use and committing to a regenerative agriculture future.
Red meat exports hit $877m
7 July 2021
New Zealand exported red meat and co-products worth $877 million during May, according to the latest analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
NZ Roundtable to consider global beef goals
7 July 2021
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has adopted goals that include a reduction in the net global warming impact of beef by 30% by 2030.
Two further goals announced in late June under the headings of land use and animal welfare are less specific.
Clock ticking on B+LNZ referendum votes
5 July 2021
Farmers now have just five days to vote in the Beef + Lamb New Zealand referendum.
Whether it is your first, second or third referendum, chair Andrew Morrison is urging every farmer to have their say on the future of their industry organisation.
M bovis eradication on track
2 July 2021
The next few months will be busy for the Mycoplasma bovis programme as it winds closer to a successful nationwide eradication of the disease.
B+LNZ launches emissions calculator
1 July 2021
The sheep and beef industry have taken a significant step towards managing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission obligations, with the launch of an emissions calculator for farmers.
China a key driver in NZ meat exports
1 July 2021
The beef trading environment is becoming increasingly dynamic with current fundamentals looking to offer opportunity for the New Zealand beef industry.
Kaharau sets new record bull price
30 June 2021
East Coast Angus stud Kaharau set what is believed to be a new on-farm auction record price for a bull when Kaharau Q327 sold for $106,000.
He was bought by fellow Angus breeders, Elgin Angus of Central Hawke’s Bay and Tapiri Angus of Wairarapa.
Herefords, Angus fetch top price
25 June 2021
Koanui Polled Herefords, Maraetotara, made a top price of $29,000 for lot 3, Koanui Gallway Q570, sold to Eric and Sue Taylor of Corriebeg Farm Te Kuiti, a long-term commercial client.
Koanui sold 61 of 63 bulls offered and averaged $10,057.
