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THE HOUND reckons that meat industry politics must be a real family affair for the Morrison brothers of Southland.
Don Morrison, a former executive member of meat industry lobby group MIE, was elected on to the board of the Alliance Group late last year – when MIE candidates picked up directorships on both Alliance and Silver Fern Farms.
Meanwhile, Don’s younger sibling – Andrew – has recently been elected on to the board of Beef and Lamb NZ (BLNZ) – replacing outgoing southern director Leon Black.
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A move to boost farmer uptake of low methane emitting sheep is underway.
Silver Fern Farms has tackled the ongoing war-induced shipping challenges to mideast markets by airlifting 90 tonnes of chilled New Zealand lamb and beef to the United Arab Emirates.
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Rotorua.
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with amalgamation plans that meet the needs of rural communities and don't allow urban councils to dominate.
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