US targets NZ lamb!
US sheep farmers have set their sights on New Zealand lamb imports, claiming NZ sheep meat is decimating their industry.
Finalists in the 2013 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden Lamb Awards, aka the Glammies, have been announced.
From 180 entries, the top 20 have been established after tenderness and yield testing at Carne Technologies.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand CEO, Dr Scott Champion, says the competition, sponsored by Zoetis, has been closer than ever this year.
"The Glammies is a great showcase of what New Zealand farmers do best – produce tender and tasty lamb," says Champion.
"The Glammies is keenly contested by farmers and there are a number of familiar names who've again made it to the final, alongside some newcomers."
The finalists for 2013 are:
Class 1: Best of Breed - Traditional
Doug Brown, Oamaru (Romney) processed at Alliance Smithfield
Annie Carmichael, Matiere (Romney) processed at Taylor Preston
Colin Lockhart, Lawrence (Romney) processed at Alliance Lorneville
Ken McRae, Lawrence (Romney) processed at Silver Fern Farms Finegand
Class 2: Best of Breed – Crossbreed
William Oliver, Te Kuiti (Romney/Lamb Supreme) processed at Silver Fern Farms Takapau
Nick Perry, Woodville (Romney/Texel) processed at Silver Fern Farms Takapau
Andy Philps, Masterton (Romney / Suffolk/Texel) processed at Cabernet Foods/Kintyre Meats Ltd
David Sangster, Ranfurly (Romdale/Textra) processed at Alliance Lorneville
Class 3: Best of Breed – Terminal X
Craig Crawshaw, Waverley (Romney Lamb Supreme X/Lamb Supreme) processed at Silver Fern Farms Waitotara
L & J Gerrard, Winton (Coopworth/Texel / Texel) processed at Silver Fern Farms Waitane
Donald & Liz Polson, Wanganui (Highlander/Primera) processed at Silver Fern Farms Waitotara
David Sangster, Ranfurly (Texel X/Texel) processed at Alliance Lorneville
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand has no intention of backing down in a trade dispute with Canada over dairy products.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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