Beef and Sheep

Prices for fresh US lean grinding product have hit all-time highs, and that’s bringing a lot of ships to its shores.

Beef and lamb exports are running up against the same challenge.

An incursion of the disease would wipe $14 billion a year from the sector, study calculates.

Another challenging year forecast for NZ sheep and beef farmers.

Drystock farmers looking to diversify are being offered the opportunity to trial the goats.

Shifting bobby calf output to functional production will be well worth the effort, scholar says.

Zoetis consulting veterinarian Dr Clive Bingham shares some key areas for farmers to consider to get their lambs thriving.

Co-op’s balance sheet hit by tougher trading conditions across global markets.

The AgriHQ Monthly Sheep and Beef report is out for August, where analysts provide insights into market trends in New Zealand and key international markets.

Rabobank report sees trend extending into 2025 as farmgate pricing climbs.

With fierce competition for limited shelf space, lamb has its work cut out for it in huge California market, writes Neal Wallace.

McDonald’s wants Kiwi beef producers to address climate change and tackle the bobby calf issue before it becomes a problem for the fast-food giant.

What will befall the sector when supplies start to increase and procurement competition disappears?

Allied Farmers Limited reports $5.2m after-tax profit for the year.

Discrepancy in numbers as data collection struggles to keep up with the speed of land use change in the sheep & beef sector.

Skilled skinners needed this year after plant bought from forestry company.

Numbers are concerning but medium-term outlook is positive, Kate Acland says.

Prestigious trophy opens for entry by Māori farmers and trusts keen to showcase their operations.

Variability in conditions has some farmers grappling with the real prospect of compromised ewe and lamb health – but help is at hand.

BLNZ’s Taste Pure Nature marketing a huge hit in Shanghai and beyond.

System offers better prediction of carcase performance at slaughter.

Key new market of North America is in for some upheaval, says major NZ exporter.

Trading patterns are increasingly switching back to what we saw in the late 2010s, and domestically, procurement competition has returned.

Departing CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ looks back on his era leading the organisation.

Less than 10% of the carcase can be sold at a significant premium above the average, says Allan Barber.

NZ red meat exports have already moved significantly up the value chain, says Sirma Karapeeva.

Creditors mainly farmers, transport companies, contractors, stock feed suppliers and rural servicing businesses.

The store lamb throughput was significant on its own, but the addition of 2600 in-lamb ewes made it the largest yarding at Feilding since May 2014.

There’s $8 a kilo for lambswool in it for farmers who go organic, with plenty of demand from overseas buyers.

Directors heading out to exchange ideas with members about sector’s future.

North America our largest market as NZ exports 3% more in total than in May last year.

Large yarding and the debut of live-streaming for the sale meet strong demand.

Demand for heavier lambs with promising schedules on horizon.

Increased availability of NZ lamb has been absorbed by willing markets, but these higher volumes have moved at prices much lower than in recent years.

Beef and lamb average export values are on the rise, bringing some good news to the farmgate.

Saleyard trialling a new offering this week as it livestreams its first sheep sale for remote buyers.