Wool product investment aims to have impact on new markets
Government backs plan to help grow New Zealand's strong wool sector.
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Nathan Guy appointed chairman of MIA
Former Primary Industries Minister to replace current chair John Loughlin who is retiring.
Otago Merino Association celebrates achievements after 'fairly challenging' year
"We have shown through the generations we can adapt and weather any storm."
Telling NZ's red meat story to strengthen the market's future
Sponsored content: SFF CEO says the future looks bright for the red meat industry.
'Tough day at the office' at Middlemarch bull sales
Sale results motivate Strath Taieri stud owners to continue breeding better bulls.
'A jolly good cross': Hereford stud adds Angus to the mix
Stoneburn Herefords owner has launched an Angus stud on his farm in East Otago.
Silver Fern Farms' refurbished headquarters creating a 'buzz' in the office
Silver Fern Farms says the new design reflects its energetic and global outlook.
Livestock report: Red meat industry in good shape
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Taranaki field day teaches value of hill country
The event will help farmers identify resources and the value they have to their business.
Farmer says cutting cattle stress delivers payoff in beef quality
No loud dogs, consistent environments and only one truck trip for Matangi Farm's cattle.
Red meat exports achieve record April but markets prove volatile
New Zealand exported products worth $999.6 million during the month of April.
Tough conditions produce good stock in the Maniototo
Glen Ayr Station's Drew Dundass reckons he runs the highest-altitude Charolais stud in NZ.
Reports of 'weak' EU agricultural offer concerns Kiwi red meat sector
MIA and B+LNZ worried deal may offer poor access to the EU market.
Up to six-week delay in cattle processing as meat works face backlog
Backlog for months due to staffing shortages as workers isolated with Covid-19.
Sirma Karapeeva on the state of the red meat sector
Meat Industry Association CEO in Oamaru last week to celebrate National Lamb Day.
Farmer Steve Kerr's lifelong love of working dogs
Working dogs are a big part of Steve Kerr's life on the farm and in competitive events.
Wool report: The future is bright but it will take time
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Wool gives us an update on the market.
Perendale pioneer awarded life membership
North Otago farmer David Ruddenklau's passion for Perendales has lasted 50 years.
Silver Fern Farms will no longer supply offal to Gloriavale meat plant
Silver Fern Farms announces it will no longer work with Gloriavale Christian community.
Event to mark first Kiwi lamb shipment to UK on National Lamb Day
B+LNZ dinner will take place on May 24 - National Lamb Day.
Local Focus: Eliminating wool from sheep farming
Wairere is using genetic selection to produce sheep that grow hair, not wool
Meat market feels the pinch of high inflation - Alliance
Alliance says its exports to the US are holding up, despite high inflation.
Wool report: Organic wool an opportunity for Kiwi farmers
Sponsored content: Bloch and Behrens Wool NZ's Palle Petersen on organic wool.
Methane talk a drawcard for Texel breeders' club field day
AgResearch scientist Dr Suzanne Rowe talked about proposed changes to methane rules.
Shanghai lockdown hitting NZ meat exports
Meat exporters sending more product to the US to avoid delays at Shanghai Port.
Sustainability driving surge in wool carpet demand: WNZ
There's been a 50 per cent rise in wool sales through Wools of New Zealand's retailers.
Duvet range to support New Zealand strong wool
Home textiles supplier Alastair Stewart's Two Islands brand is on Briscoes' shelves.
'People's choice' at merino two-tooth competition
Farmers stepped in at the Canterbury Merino Association's two-tooth ewe flock competition.
Livestock report: Selling season in full swing
Sponsored content: Barry Fox from PGG Wrightson, live from the Oamaru sale yards.
Worker shortage still taking its toll on meat and dairy
Meat processing and dairy industries have been hammered by a worker shortage.
NZ meat processors pleased with immigration boost
MIA boss hopes extra 500 workers will help alleviate pressure at processing plants.
Meat prices expected to lift as processing capacity returns
A "purple patch" is expected for farm-gate meat prices once the Omicron outbreak eases.
'We love this location': Taupō farming family move to East Otago
The Lozell family have no regrets moving more than 1000km south to own a bigger farm.