Production

First-mover advantage in China no longer a factor, says MIA chair.

Event brings together leaders from processing and exporting companies, policy-makers and representatives from associated industries.

Number of lambs slaughtered in past year 24% above five-year average.

Very successful first season sets company up to expand production, it says.

Woolshed meetings full of sharp questions about capital raising plans, says Mark Wynne.

US demand, and exports into that market, are going great guns, says Mel Croad.

Analysis of payslips shows labour productivity for ag fell 12% in 2023.

Jason Palmer and Nigel Young the choice of their fellow pork producers.

Poultry industry a solid investment with many favourable variables, industry researcher says.

Glimpse behind the scenes shows co-op determined to shore up finances after February scare.

Subdued AGM hears how company is tiptoeing back into the black after a loss-making year.

Rob Hewett retires after serving 16 years as a director – 10 as chair – at Silver Fern Farms.

Profit, though well down on the year, bucks trend among other meat exporters.

From cosier cows to a less stressful operation all round, switching to robotics has been an unalloyed good, says Bruce Dinnington.

Co-op adjusts shareholding requirements to process stock.

World’s biggest wool processing facility back in business in Napier after $50m refurbishment.

SFF chief executive Dan Boulton says beef will start to pick up by midyear.

Unbridled increases ended their wild ride in 2023, latest data shows.

Mark Wynne to assume post in constitutionally mandated changing of guard.

Think tank’s scenario exercise homes in on threat from alternative proteins.

Billions could be unlocked with just 1% increase in productivity, report says.

Rabobank outlook identifies three ‘undercurrents’ affecting ag in 2024.

Farmers holding back lambs to take advantage of lush pastures.

New plant will take on third-party manufacturing, an NZ first.

Dairy alone brings some relief as cocoa and sugar costs stay high.

Impressive profits herald favourable market conditions for red meat in foreseeable future

Scientists team up to study effects of silt on highly valuable land, and how to recover from it.

Once-in-a-generation reset is difficult for all, says think tank head.

MEQ Solutions' probes, scans and cameras measure eating quality of meat and live animals.

Meat plants leapt into action to help contain the toll taken by Cyclone Gabrielle.

New Zealand Meat Workers and Related Trades Union says a definition of “skilled migrant worker” is needed.

The average percentage of cows not in calf, or empty, is around 17.6% – a 1.4% lift across the country.

Full operation vital to restoring farms says MIA.

Inventory has to be shifted to offsite cold stores before a full defrost and clean-up of cold-store rooms.

Plants close as Cyclone Gabrielle rattles supply chains.

Meat Industry Association and Federated Farmers say more meat workers must be allowed into New Zealand.