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Overseas demand bolsters sheep returns
5 May 2017
Sheep farmers continue to see the benefits of robust overseas demand along with the limited volumes of lamb available this season.
Kill revised down on tight supply
11 April 2017
Australian lamb and mutton supplies appear set to stay tight, based on updated industry projections.
Rosy red meat prices masks supply deficit
7 April 2017
There’s no cause to complain but buoyant beef and lamb prices in export markets are a temporary function of weak supply rather than robust demand.
Chilled meat to China will be a long game
5 April 2017
Meat industry bosses say they are not too disappointed New Zealand continues to lag behind Australian rivals when it comes to access to the Chinese chilled market.
Meat exporters to China must focus on value
29 March 2017
Greater competition and slowing growth of imports of red meat into China mean New Zealand exporters will need to focus on creating higher value to ensure growth in exports to the key market, Rabobank says.
Binxi gains control of Blue Sky Meats
21 February 2017
The Chinese company making a play for Invercargill meat processor Blue Sky Meats has succeeded in persuading most of the company’s shareholders to accept its offer.
No kiwi lamb for Scots
20 February 2017
A commitment from British retailer Marks and Spencer to supply 100% Scotch lamb throughout the year in Scottish stores has created a new market outlet for 12,000 prime animals.
Farmers pan kiwi meat sales
17 February 2017
Two British retailers have been criticised for misleading customers after using New Zealand lamb in products labelled as being British meat.
Welsh politicians fear NZ trade
13 February 2017
Welsh farming minister Lesley Griffiths has told the Welsh Assembly the prospect of a free-trade deal with New Zealand is a cause for concern and the Welsh Farmers Union says the opportunities for Britain are negligible.
British sheep farmers fear NZ deal
30 January 2017
Britain’s National Sheep Association says the prospect of a free-trade agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand “fills us with fear”.
