Scientists hit out at slashing of ag research fund
The Union representing many of the country’s top agriculture scientists says slashing science funding is short-sighted and will make it harder for NZ to …
Archive for May, 2009
New US farm subsidies under attack
The Govt is under pressure to take the strongest possible measures against a decision by the US Govt to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy …
Pig farm scandal may stoke NZ sales of red meat
Farmers are expecting some pick up in domestic sales of beef and lamb in the wake of publicity over Colin Kay’s Levin pig farm. …
Feds prepare 5-point strategy for ETS response
FedFarmers will shortly launch a five-point response to the threat posed by climate change, starting with the removal of agriculture from the Emissions Trading …
Proposal looms for all-encompassing red meat strategy
David Carter will announce plans to develop a red-meat industry strategy in the next few weeks. “Considerable work is being done by MAF. The …
Lamb returns up almost a third in six months
Export figures show NZ lamb and beef prices continuing to strengthen in spite of the difficult global economy. Export lamb returns for the first …
Feds prepare 5-point strategy for ets response
FedFarmers will shortly launch a five-point response to the threat posed by climate change, starting with the removal of agriculture from the Emissions Trading …
Proposal looms for all-encompassing red meat strategy
David Carter will announce plans to develop a red-meat industry strategy in the next few weeks. “Considerable work is being done by MAF. The …
Lamb prices sky rocket as supply shrinks
Those farmers who have stuck with sheep are reaping some consolation from the strangulated lamb supply born in spring 2008 as prices rocket up …
Fonterra reviews milk ownership in Aust, sells ice cream
Fonterra has embarked on a review of its regional liquid milk assets in Aust as it focuses on national sales of cheeses, spreads, yoghurts …
Soaring meat sales helps record month of exports
Merchandise trade data for March shows exports of meat and offal jumped 26% to $606m despite the global economic slowdown. Tight supply of sheep …
