Displaying items by tag: MEAT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Monday, 27 June 2016 09:20

Brexit may hit red meat exports

Beef + Lamb New Zealand's new chief executive officer, Sam McIvor.

The red meat sector is concerned about the $2 billion sheep and beef exports to the UK and the EU following the UK's vote to leave the EU.

Published in General News

Friday, 27 May 2016 12:55

Animal welfare rules focus on bobby calves

The handling of bobby calves are a major focus under the new rules.

Proposed new animal welfare regulations are a great step forward, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association dairy cattle branch president, Dr Jenny Weston.

Published in Farm Health

Monday, 07 March 2016 13:01

Industry group well advanced on bobby calf initiatives

While the wider group is co-ordinating a range of activities, each organisation is developing its own initiatives relevant to their part of the supply chain.

The eight organisations that formed a Bobby Calf Action Group at the end of 2015 are well advanced on a range of initiatives ensuring best practice handling and management of bobby calves.

Published in General News

Thursday, 10 December 2015 12:05

Red meat sector welcomes Korea-NZ FTA

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Korea is a significant step towards reducing the overall amount of tariffs paid on New Zealand red meat exports.

The red meat sector welcomes the announcement today that all steps are now completed to enable the Korea-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement to enter into force before the year end.

Published in General News

Tuesday, 06 October 2015 13:45