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Low supply props lamb prices
13 November 2017
Low volume inspired higher-than-expected prices for frozen lamb cuts into Britain and continental Europe in October.
TPP market access provisions still insecure
12 November 2017
Exporters disappointed by the failure to clinch the TransPacific Partnership at this weekend’s APEC meeting in Vietnam have taken solace from the preservation of the deal’s existing market access provisions although niggling doubts remain about how long even agreement on that could last.
Chinese devour lamb, mutton
10 November 2017
China’s insatiable demand for New Zealand sheep meat has boosted confidence in the sheep industry to its highest levels in recent years.
Prices lift for finer wools
8 November 2017
Prices for coarse wools remain depressed while strong demand for mid-micron and Merino wool has lift prices above historical levels.
Name change won't confuse again
7 November 2017
New Zealand’s meat industry is unlikely to be affected by the lifting of China’s ban on Australian beef exporters caused by labelling issues and no problems are expected when the Primary Industries Ministry changes its name.
Boost for lamb in Europe
31 October 2017
A three-year campaign to promote lamb as a healthy, versatile and nutritious protein across England, Ireland and France has secured €10m of European Union funding.
Changes leave Parsons uneasy
26 October 2017
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is uneasy with projected changes to water policy, introduction of a Zero Carbon Act, tree planting and trying to renegotiate free-trade agreements, chairman James Parsons says.
Meat exporters optimistic, banks jumpy
25 October 2017
Uncertainty over the future of the diplomatic deal that returned Iran to the international fold after decades of isolation has not yet been enough to sway New Zealand meat exporters from re-entering the market.
No GM, drugs will give trade edge
24 October 2017
New Zealand should say no to genetic modification, antibiotics and hormone growth promoters to provide a major trade advantage, Beef + Lamb NZ overseas research suggests.
Mussels and lamb win
20 October 2017
The Omega Lamb Project and SPATnz were primary sector winners at the New Zealand Innovation Awards.
