Displaying items by tag: MEAT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

New Zealand’s red meat sector overcame a significant drop in export volumes to achieve sales of $1.1 billion during May – a 28% increase on 2021, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

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As predicted by Rural News, New Zealand and the EU have concluded an historic and long awaited free trade agreement – a deal which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says will save us $100 million in tariffs in the first year the deal takes effect and a further $10 million in the future.

Published in General News
Monday, 27 June 2022 14:55

Former Ag Minister appointed MIA chair

Former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has been appointed the new chairman of the Meat Industry Association (MIA) following the retirement of current chairman John Loughlin from the role.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 13:55

NZ red meat representatives are off to Europe

New Zealand red meat sector leaders head to Brussels this week as negotiations between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enter a critical stage.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 10:38

Red meat exports achieve record April

New Zealand red meat exports hit a record in April however ongoing volatility in China indicates head winds in the coming months, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 10:55

Supply chain disruption hits meat sector

While global demand and prices for red meat remain strong, supply chain disruptions and significant processing constraints in New Zealand are having an impact.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 06:55

When will they come?

An extra 500 workers will certainly help but only if they get here in time.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 10:25

Ag sector reacts to migrant worker boost

The agriculture sector has woken to good news this morning after the Government announced a boost to the number of migrant workers allowed into the country.

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New Zealand’s red meat sector is continuing to achieve strong export results in spite of considerable labour shortages and supply chain disruptions, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 11:55

Too little, too late

Recent moves by the Government to loosen up the borders have been labelled as too little, too late for most industries in an agri-sector desperate for overseas workers.

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