The CountryChina bans Aussie meat imports as Covid-19 tensions riseCanberra and Beijing have become increasingly embroiled in a bitter row.12 May 04:04 AM
The CountryRed meat exports top $1 billion in MarchOverall exports to China were down for March but increased for all other major markets.05 May 11:30 PM
The CountryMeat workers 'more than happy' to be tested for Covid-19More than 50 WellSouth staff took 400 testing kits to the Alliance Lorneville last week.05 May 03:30 AM
The CountryNew role all about 'championing the cause of wool'New chair of National Council of NZ Wool Interests ready to champion the cause.29 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryShould meat companies be taking wage subsidies?Alliance, SFF respond to Cameron Bagrie's claim meat companies shouldn't take subsidy.22 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryDavid Surveyor on why Alliance closed for EasterThe Country has a special two-part interview with Alliance Group CEO David Surveyor.22 Apr 01:30 AM
The CountryThe charity connecting farmers and food banksThe first initiative being rolled out is providing 500g packets of mince to food banks.20 Apr 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryConcerns mount about taxpayer-funded wage subsidy honeypotAnger in meat sector over Covid-19 wage subsidy payments to big operators.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms posts $70.7m net profitHeightened exports reflected the impact of African swine fever on Chinese pork supply.16 Apr 12:30 AM
The CountryOnline stock sales rocket to fill crisis needWhat's is the future of the stock sales at Stortford Lodge?14 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryWorkers give up Easter break to clear logjam at meat plantsDrought and Covid-19 create a backlog of stock in waiting yards at meat plants.13 Apr 09:45 PM
The CountryAlliance trims staff levels for distancing"Important to note this is not a lay-off," Alliance Group standing down some meat workers.07 Apr 10:03 PM
The CountryShearing services will continue under the lockdownFarming and shearing are both on MPI's list of essential services.03 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryWorker safety top priority for meat industry"Everyone's primary focus is on their people at the moment", says SFF CEO Simon Limmer.02 Apr 01:10 AM
The CountryNZ red meat exports reach $921 million in FebruaryMIA figures show value largely unchanged from a year ago despite Covid-19.01 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: Meat plant workers express safety concerns"They're still working shoulder-to-shoulder. There's no masks or anything in sight."30 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryFieldays client gift quirk takes measure of virusGreenlea's intended Fieldays gift to customers not entirely wasted?29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: The issues facing the meat industry"If we can't guarantee their safety we won't keep operating - that's the simple reality."27 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryCovid-19 coronavirus: Meatworks staff tell of safety fearsStaff say they feel like "cannon fodder" as they continue to work amid Covid-19 outbreak.26 Mar 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree more sheep stolen and slaughtered on paddockA Dargaville man frustrated at ongoing theft of his sheep has given up grazing them.22 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ meat businesses urged to take part in gender equality studyThe study will identify strategies for making the meat sector more inclusive.17 Mar 09:15 PM
The CountryNZ curlers' outfits made from Maniototo woolIt's the ultimate homegrown story.15 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryIndustry better than ever says Merino Breeders presidentWill Roberts has been in Otago attending the Merino Excellence 2020 Congress.15 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryBiography of prominent figure in Otago's pastoral historyJane Shennan is on a mission to tell the story of her great-grandfather, Watson Shennan.15 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryNew sheep breed key to organic success'Shire breed has been key to us not just surviving in organic farming system but thriving'03 Mar 11:45 PM
The CountryCrowds flock to Omarama for lambsPrices nearly matched last year's buoyant figures at the Omarama lamb sale.25 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryFarmers need to speed up adaptation to changing climate - reportPossible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.25 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRegenerative agriculture study launchedB+LNZ's global study to understand similarities and differences to NZ farming practices.23 Feb 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe rise and rise of China in NZ's meat export tradeNew Zealand's beef exports to China have grown rapidly over the last 10 years.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryChinese beef major contributor to New Zealand exportsNew Zealand's red meat export sales hit a record $9.1 billion last year.13 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountrySlow China market challenge for Oamaru Meats LtdOamaru Meats Ltd hindered by "congestion" just one month after resuming production.12 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryNot as bad as you thinkStock prices may have eased, but remain way higher then five and six years ago.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Extreme nervousness': CentrePort braces for slowdown from coronavirusPort veteran says exporters are more nervous than they were about Sars or Asian crisis.12 Feb 04:45 AM
The CountryStaunch worker died at Wairoa meat plantThere have been at least six workplace fatalities in New Zealand this year.12 Feb 03:57 AM
