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Meat processors support those affected by Christchurch attacks

April 1, 2019

New Zealand meat processors to launch charitable trust to support those affected by Christchurch attacks New Zealand’s four main meat processors and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) are to launch a charitable trust to benefit […]

Livestock rustling lassoed

March 8, 2019

New rules to crack down on livestock rustling will come into force following the passing of the Crimes Amendment Bill, says Justice Minister Andrew Little. “For too long farmers have been urging successive Governments to […]

Comment: Meat tax gaining traction

February 1, 2019

The notion of a meat tax is gaining traction and is a topic of conversation around the globe. Think tanks have been recommending the introduction of a meat tax for some time. It was raised […]

Barber’s Wire: Pace of change keeps getting quicker

January 30, 2019

Perhaps it’s Allan Barber’s advancing age, he writes, but it seems as though the changes facing agriculture demand ever faster reactions and responses to stay ahead or even just to keep pace with a whole […]

Barber’s Wire: Meat companies only have themselves to blame, if lamb cost too high

October 26, 2018

Seven years ago, the last time lamb prices were as high as they have been for the last 12 months, overseas customers suddenly decided enough was enough and turned off the tap, causing a sharp […]

MIA Matters: Red meat business in good shape for the uncertainties of 2018-2019

October 4, 2018

The red meat business is in good shape to face uncertainties in markets overseas and at home as the 2018-2019 red meat export season kicks off this week, writes Meat Industry Association (MIA) chair John […]

Damien O'Connor, Minister of Agriculture

Animal welfare system stronger from today

October 1, 2018

Regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system come into effect from today. “Two thirds of us have pets and we love them. Further, New Zealand’s economy relies on our social license to produce the finest […]

Barber’s Wire: The world is not yet falling apart

September 5, 2018

Much to a lot of people’s surprise, the world economy is resisting the dire predictions of many commentators, just as the New Zealand economy continues to perform much better than businesses are prepared to accept, […]

New corporate branding unveiled for Alliance ahead of roadshow

September 3, 2018

Alliance Group is marking the next stage in its transition into a food and solutions company with the launch of a new corporate identity ahead of the co-operative’s annual farmer roadshow. While the name does […]

Barber’s Wire: Red meat sector confident despite some headwinds

August 9, 2018

Since Allan Barber attended the 2016 conference, having missed last year’s, several things have changed considerably: two years ago Donald Trump wasn’t President, Silver Fern Farms hadn’t concluded its capital raising with a Chinese investor, […]

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