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The toughest time!

Waikato sharemilker Matthew Zonderop says the last eight months have been the toughest in his 15-year dairying career.

New Zealand’s pork sector is calling for a ban on pork imported from countries with African Swine Fever (ASF) until New Zealand has assurance that robust biosecurity protocols are in place in those nations impacted by the disease.

12,000 meals donated through Meat The Need

Shrimpton’s Hill Herefords from Cave, has donated the proceeds of one bull in their annual bull sale since the charity was established in 2020.

A South Canterbury family’s ongoing support of Meat The Need has seen almost 12,000 meals donated to food banks across the country.

NZ red meat continues to face volatility in global markets

Compared to last August, the volume of overall sheepmeat exports increased by 6% to 25,162 tonnes but the value decreased by 13% to $236m.

New analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA) reveals a New Zealand red meat sector under pressure from global market challenges.

Forestry regs overdue - Feds

New regulations surrounding forestry will give councils more power to decide where new commercial forests are located.

Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Toby Williams says that changes to forestry rules announced yesterday will put power back into the hands of local communities.

ACT: Rural regs on the chopping block

ACT Party leader David Seymour at the National Fieldays earlier this year.

In a new policy announcement made this morning, the ACT Party says rural regulations will be the first to hit the chopping block if the party is elected.

Meat the Need GM steps down

Meat the Need co-founders Wayne Langford and Siobhan O'Malley.

Farmer-led charity Meat The Need co-founder Wayne Langford has stepped down as general manager.

Boosting food and fibre exports

ASB's ASB ACCESS programme is designed to accelerate the export growth of established high-potential food and fibre businesses, through access to debt capital alongside advice, connections and expertise.

ASB has launched its new ASB ACCESS programme, designed to accelerate the export growth of established high-potential food and fibre businesses, through access to debt capital alongside advice, connections and expertise.

Forestry regulations updated

New national standards will give local councils more power to decide where new commercial forests – including carbon forests – are located, to reduce the impacts on communities and the environment, says Environment Minister David Parker.