NZ Red Meat Outlook 2026: Growth amid trade uncertainty
While things are looking positive for the red meat sector in 2026, volatility in global trade remains a concern, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
Students considering a future in the red meat sector have until 26 November, 2025 to submit applications for the scholarships which are valued at $5,000 for undergraduates and $10,000 for post graduate students.
Meat Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says the scholarship programme covers a wide range of topics.
“Scholars selected for the 2025 scholarships are pursuing subjects including commerce, nutrition and food science, environmental science, law, agribusiness, food marketing and mechanical engineering, with a post graduate scholar undertaking research into foodborne pathogens," Karapeeva says.
She says the red meat sector has a wide range of career pathways, meaning many subjects fit the criteria.
Karapeeva says the MIA is looking for highly motivated people focused on subjects that will support future careers in the industry.
“To grow the sector, which is so important to the New Zealand economy, we need to be recruiting a pipeline of highly-skilled people and future leaders and the scholarship programme provides an important pathway for talented young people into the industry.”
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident studying at a tertiary institution in a discipline relevant to the meat processing industry and planning a career in the red meat sector, beyond the farm gate.
To complete the application form, visit www.mia.co.nz/mia-scholarships-current/
