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Entries for the Steak of Origin challenge close on February 19.
The Beef+Lamb competition is open to beef farmers, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice.
The Steak of Origin challenge celebrated its tenth year in 2012. It originated from a national carcass competition, then a taste element has been introduced.
The competition process involves an initial assessment of the sirloin steak at Carne Technologies in Cambridge.
Each steak is aged for three weeks before being tested for tenderness, pH, marbling and cooking loss.
The most tender steaks make the semi-final and are cooked and tasted by a panel of judges in Auckland. The finalists (the top four from each of the five classes) are tasted at the AgInnovation in Feilding by top chefs and celebrities to find the most tasty and tender steak in the country. The Grand Final is held in Palmerston North on Wednesday, May 18.
The three farmer classes are:
CLASS 1: Best of Breed - European
CLASS 2: Best of Breed - British
CLASS 3: Best of Breed - Crossbreed and Other
The two brand classes are:
CLASS 4: Best of Brand - Retailers
CLASS 5: Best of Brand - Wholesaler or Foodservice provider
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
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.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
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