Microchipping cows
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
Chinese business investors are looking for fair play and a consistent message from the Government, business and the community, says ambassador to New Zealand, Wang Lutong.
In the short time Silver Fern Farms (SFF) has so far spent with its soon-to-be joint partner Shanghai Maling, the Chinese firm has begun ordering product made and packaged in NZ for sending shelf-ready to China.
The humble hotpot has been the catalyst for phenomenal growth of the red meat market in China, Silver Fern Farms (SFF) chief executive Dean Hamilton says.
On-shelf dairy prices for consumers in China are too high so demand is not growing, says Fonterra's chief executive Theo Spierings.
Dairy, kiwifruit, apples, cherries and wine are among winners in the "spectacular" growth in exports to Chinese Taipei in the last two years, says Trade Minister Tim Groser.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will attend agricultural conferences on a four-day trip to Australia and China.
Fonterra has recently doubled its capacity to produce lactoferrin, a high-value ingredient that requires 10,000 litres of milk to produce one kilogram.
KPMG’s latest research report on foreign direct investment in New Zealand gives perspective to much of the uninformed hype over this issue, in particular the emphasis on China’s role.
The new 50% owners of South island meat processor Silver Fern Farms were last week due to give their blessing to their joint venture deal.
OPINION: Should cows in NZ be microchipped?
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