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Wednesday, 05 August 2015 10:39

Flock down, production up!

Sheep productivity has improved against a background of a massive drop in stock numbers since 1990, says Beef + Lamb NZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.

Published in General News
Friday, 24 April 2015 11:10

Beef booms, lamb languishes

America's love affair with hamburgers has resulted in a bumper year for New Zealand beef farmers, says Beef + Lamb NZ (BLNZ).

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 December 2014 00:00

Drought still influences lamb production

THE IMPACT of the massive drought two years ago is still affecting sheep numbers, with only a modest increase this season.

Published in General News
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