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2024 red meat exports end on a high

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

New Zealand's red meat exports for 2024 finished on a positive note, with total export value increasing 17% over last December to reach $1.04 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Celebrating lamb's proud heritage

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was on hand to taste NZ lamb at the celebrations.

One of the most important events in the history of the primary sector that happened 143 years ago was celebrated in style at Parliament recently.

Cyclone-ravaged orchardists facing balance sheet woes

Paul Paynter, general manager of the Yummy Fruit Company, says the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle linger on.

Many companies are financially mortally wounded by the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and may have to sell up because of their high debt levels.

Anti-parasite drugs 'affect lamb development'

AgResearch scientist Melissa Hempstead says they found that anthelmintic products in ewes affected lamb development.

AgResearch scientists have collected the first known data showing behavioural developmental impacts on lambs whose mothers were treated with long-acting drugs for parasites.

Farmlands half-year results 'show strong progress'

Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton.

Farmlands says that improved half-year results show that the co-op’s tight focus on supporting New Zealand’s farmers and growers is working.

$2.4m for fruit fly operation

Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner, North, Mike Inglis says the $2.4 million cost of a recent biosecurity operation in South Auckland is small compared to the potential economic impact of an incursion.

Gene tech bill - farmers, scientists seek answers

Farmers want more information on the bill

Primary sector groups appear to be generally supportive of the Gene Technology Bill currently before parliamentarians.

Fruit fly discovery 'concerning'

Horticulture NZ chief executive Kate Scott.

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says that discovery of a male Oriental fruit fly on Auckland’s North Shore is a cause for concern for growers.

Fonterra mulls options - sale or IPO

An outright sale of Fonterra’s global consumer business is more likely than a float, says Forsyth Barr senior analyst equities, Matt Montgomerie.

Feds vow to keep Govt honest

Toby Williams, Federated Farmers, believes the key thing is holding the Government to account.

Buoyed by a survey showing farmer confidence rising to its highest level in over a decade, Federated Farmers says it's not taking its foot off the pedal.