Sheep productivity has improved against a background of a massive drop in stock numbers since 1990, says Beef + Lamb NZ chief economist Andrew Burtt.

The weak NZ dollar is providing an unexpected windfall for the country’s sheep and beef farmers.

Farmers levy payment would be better off going towards meat industry reform than generic marketing through Beef & Lamb, says Meat Industry Excellence (MIE).

A pland to eradicate TB from New Zealand livestock within 10 years will cut the need to test some herds and will reduce the work in some vector areas.

D-Day is looming for drought-hit sheep and beef farmers in North Canterbury.

It may not be a drought breaker, but home baked biscuits have strengthened the resolve of drought-stricken North Canterbury farmers.

There's no doubt South Korea knows a thing or two about producing great products at extremely competitive prices and the Samsung, Kia and Hyundai are recognised in most households.

A recovery in global dairy prices is on the horizon but farmers may not benefit until next season, says Rabobank.

An app which sends out a daily text message to dairy farmers can completely eliminate the risk of them receiving a hefty fine for spreading too much effluent on their farms but can also save them money of fertiliser.

Is there a “seismic” shift in food choices and a demand for healthy, chemical free choices with transparency about where the food is sourced?