Red Meat Sector Calls for Trade Focus Before Election
New Zealand's red meat sector says it welcomes the Government's focus on trade ahead of the general election in November.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Nick Beeby as chief executive.
MIA independent chair Nathan Guy said Beeby brings significant sector expertise and leadership to the role.
“His existing chief executive experience in the red meat sector makes this appointment a positive step up.
“The role attracted strong interest, with a high-calibre field of applicants. Nick stood out for his experience in strategy, market development, quota administration and industry assurance.
“He understands the challenges and opportunities facing processors and exporters and will provide clear leadership for the association and its members.”
Beeby is currently chief executive of the New Zealand Meat Board, a role he was appointed to in January 2025. He previously served as general manager, market development at Beef+Lamb New Zealand.
Wayne and Ange Moxham of Horowhenua have just been named as Fonterra's top organic performer for milksolids. As well as providing organic milk to Fonterra, the couple also sell Udderly Organic milk to more than 100 outlets in the region and are embarking on another exciting venture producing organic gelato. Reporter Peter Burke went along to see their farming operation.
Certainty and a clear understanding of the needs of rural communities is a critical outcome in the series of government reforms that are taking place at present.
Fonterra has reduced its forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price.
New Zealand dairy farmers are set to be the first in the world to receive access to a new digital physical milk pricing tool that enables them to fix the price for their physical milk.
State farmer Pāmu is opening its farm gates this summer in an effort to give the rural sector the opportunity to see how large-scale, multi-system farming is delivering productivity and profitability across New Zealand.
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