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Primary sector ready to work with new govt
Beef + Lamb NZ chair James Parsons sees forestry as a potential fishhook in the new coalition agreement.
No ‘dirty deal’ done
The European Union ambassador to New Zealand has denied claims by the NZ meat industry that it has done the dirty on this country over access to the UK and EU markets for lamb and mutton when Britain leaves the EU.
Red meat group looks for farm
Sheep and beef producers will soon be able to see how the latest technology and management systems work on a commercial farm.
Are EU and UK doing the dirty of NZ?
The New Zealand meat industry could be hit by fallout from the tense and divisive Brexit negotiations.
Getting a taste of consumers
The red meat sector wants to know what attributes in beef and lamb products are important to key consumers and how it influences their purchase decisions.
No levy rise for red meat sector
Sheep and beef farmers will not be paying extra levies for the year starting October 1.
Farmers must have say on any water tax
The Labour Party’s water tax policy is “pretty short on details,” and the farming sector needs to have input into a final plan, says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons.
Time to front foot it
The pastoral sector is reacting to negative news reporting and comment, rather than being proactive and talking about its vision for water quality in New Zealand, claims Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons.
Beef herd up, sheep flock flat
Beef + Lamb New Zealand says that during the past year the country’s beef herd increased by 2.8% to 3.6 million head.
Support to improve environment
The Government’s announcement of $44 million to support freshwater improvement projects is welcomed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).