Displaying items by tag: red meat
Red meat sector battles on
It's a bloody tough year for sheep farmers, but the worst may be over, and the future looks optimistic.
Positive news around the corner?
Could there finally be positive news for the red meat sector after a period of challenging economic conditions?
Green shoots emerging for struggling red meat sector
Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland believes that after some challenging years, there are some positive signs in the market for red meat farmers.
US saves the day for meat exports
The downturn in China continues to impact New Zealand’s red meat exports.
Unlocking the 'green goldmine'
New Zealand's leadership on sustainability is the 'goldmine' that has to be unlocked, says Silver Fern Farms (SFF) chief executive Dan Boulton.
Better days ahead
MPI director-general Ray Smith acknowledges the tough times that sheep and beef farmers are going through in terms of loss of profitability and says he's been to many of the regions hammered by weather events. He describes the situation as heartbreaking.
Red meat competition grows in key markets
A warning to the red meat sector that competition in many of its key markets is heating up.
UK FTA helps boost exports
Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says the outlook for beef in the US is expected to hold up for several years as that country continues to liquidate its herd due to drought.
Red meat's rollercoaster ride
Global demand is still strong for NZ protein and the outlook for meat is good despite the present turmoil in some key markets - especially China.
Editorial: Doing trade beyond China
OPINION: Is the gloss coming off China’s status as the number one export market for New Zealand primary exports?
