Beef
NZ beef and lamb farm group says climate policies ‘out of step’
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ), a organisation representing cattle and sheep farmers in New Zealand, has said that the...
New Zealand
Dairy
2024 financial results for Fonterra show year on year fall in profit
New Zealand co-op, Fonterra, has today (Wednesday, September 25) reported a profit after tax from continuing operations of NZ€1.17 billion...
Agri-Business
Profits on New Zealand beef and sheep farms expected to drop
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is forecasting another challenging season for beef and sheep farmers with farm profit before...
N.Ireland
World’s first sustainability index for plants launched
A global genetic improvement consultancy has launched the world’s first sustainability index for plants to help reduce the environmental impact...
Dairy
Dairy company fined for 100% NZ claim on products of Indian origin
A dairy company has been issued a fine for claiming its products were entirely from New Zealand (NZ), despite some...
Beef
Drought drives reduction in NZ cattle and sheep numbers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual stock number survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep...
Agri-Business
New Zealand government moves to reinstate live exports by sea
The New Zealand government is progressing its commitment to reinstate live exports by sea, with public consultation set to start...
N.Ireland
Four farmers killed in NZ in three weeks from quad bike roll-overs
Rural New Zealand (NZ) is being urged to refocus on the risk of quad bike roll-overs, which have killed four...
Agri-Business
Review claims ‘fundamental flaws’ in New Zealand water targets
Even if agriculture is stopped and all catchments returned to their natural state, up to 38% of rivers in New...
Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
Agri-Business
New Zealand looks to help UK farmers transition to new payments
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has launched a campaign to help British farmers navigate changes to the way the...
Environment
Agriculture to be exempt from New Zealand emissions scheme
The New Zealand government is set to deliver on its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand...
Beef
Farmers in New Zealand told to prepare as winter arrives
With the arrival of winter in June in New Zealand, farmers are being encouraged to prepare adverse weather plans which...
Beef
NZ/EU FTA 'unlikely' to pose threat to UK agri exports - AHDB
The New Zealand/EU free trade agreement (FTA) is “unlikely to pose a threat” to UK exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
N.Ireland
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
Environment
NZ glaciers ‘smashed and shattered’ due to warming
New Zealand’s glaciers appear “smashed and shattered” due to enduring ice loss, according to the National Institute of Water and...
Sheep
UK sheepmeat imports from NZ and Australia total 37,900t in 2023
In 2023, UK sheepmeat imports totalled 37,900t from New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Agri Politics
Fonterra further increases 2024 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint...
