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The impact of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis is a wakeup call for everyone in the agriculture sector, says Beef + Lamb NZ’s chief executive Sam McIvor.

Farmers and meat processors are welcoming the conclusion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) negotiations in Tokyo.

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.

The Government’s announcement of $44 million to support freshwater improvement projects is welcomed by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

Mandatory country of origin labelling (MCoOL) can often be used as a measure that raises doubts about imports, says Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

Sheep and beef farmers are welcoming an additional $18 million in funding for biosecurity.

Sheep and beef farmers have vastly improved their productivity since the 1990s, says Beef + Lamb NZ’s chief executive Sam McIvor.

New Zealand's red meat sector must do a much better selling job when telling its story to customers – offshore and at home.

Farmers are doing their bit to help the Government get 90% of lakes and rivers swimmable by 2040.

Environmental management, its use and regulation is high on the radar of sheep and beef farmers, according Beef+Lamb NZ’s Sam McIvor.