Alliance's Lorneville plant should be up and running by October
The new facility would provide employment opportunities for 40 people.
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China's appetite for NZ red meat grows
Red meat sales in China in April jumped 62 per cent by value from the previous April.
Two wool clip awards for farmer who 'keeps it simple'
Earl and Bernadine Attfield won two trophies at Otago Merino Association awards.
Pressure builds on cashmere industry
Consumer pressure from animal rights activists results in retail ban of natural fibres.
New Zealand cashmere part of growing industry
David and Robyn Shaw believe their fibre rivals the finest grown in China or elsewhere.
Animal rights groups says live cattle export ban wouldn't go far enough
"The Govt must show compassion to animals and ban all live export of farmed animals."
Are live cattle exports a risk to NZ's image? Govt considers ban
Animal welfare standards a "growing focus of consumers around the world".
New dairy sheep breed the Southern Cross takes off
New hybrid breed, the Southern Cross recognised by NZ Sheepbreeders' Association.
Locharburn bull fetches top sales price
Locharburn Herefords achieved highest price in Southern bull sales so far this season.
Sheep-meat prices expected to lift
International demand for New Zealand lamb remained strong, says Rabobank's Blake Holgate.
How do ewe tell one sheep from another?
New sheep facial recognition could potentially remove the need for ear-tags.
Listen: Discoloured wools and China's market
PGG Wrightson's Grant Edwards on how China can affect NZ wool markets.
Comment: Fashion, wool and hemp - a natural fit
Comment: Could we get any more hipster than a NZ grown hemp-wool combination?
Listen: The forestry debate - Trees vs sheep and cows
Replacing all our sheep & beef country with trees is "kind of ludicrous", says David Shaw.
Otago merino growers celebrate their best
Otago Merino Association's annual awards function held in Alexandra last week.
Cavalier says market conditions still challenging
Trading remains below the levels Cavalier would like
Wool industry needs work
NZ Wool Classers' Association meeting discussed the woes of the wool industry.
Merino market looking buoyant
NZ Wool Classers' Association meeting told the merino market was ''cooking''.
Levy needed if wool industry is to progress - Feds
Regrowing New Zealand's crossbred wool industry will take money says Federated Farmers.
From Aussie jackeroo to Dunedin consultant
Sam Harburg grew up in the city, but has always had an affinity for agriculture.
Campaign in support of natural fibres
Craig Smith on a mission to educate people on how synthetic clothing impacts environment.
Editorial: Sorry James Cameron, the end isn't nigh for NZ meat farmers
EDITORIAL: Despite hype about Impossible Burgers, global meat consumption is on the rise.
At the yards: Short term cattle, weaners in demand
Short term cattle and weaners were in demand at Rongotea this week.
Taihape farmer banned from owning sheep
MPI animal welfare inspectors said the scene at property was extremely unpleasant.
Gordon McMaster a legend of the rural community
McMaster was a regular visitor to New Zealand and well known among the merino fraternity.
Dorset Down breeders on annual tour
Breeders from around NZ were in Canterbury and North Otago last week for an annual tour.
Crossbred wool prices rise at South Island wool sale
"Welcome relief" for strong wool growers, who have been battling with poor prices.
Stortford Lodge: Good store lamb price up $5
Rain of the last two weeks meant good grass growth and demand for lambs.
Hereford breeders finding the right balance
Gray and Robyn Pannett run Limehills Hereford stud in Teviot Valley.
Dannevirke bull selected for dairy stardom
A Dannevirke bred bull has been selected as part of a graduate bull team.
Southland shepherd finding success with dogs
''Dogs are my main focus, my tools of the trade,'' says Tain Laing
Global shift to managing sheep individually
''Rather than having a flock of nameless individuals, every sheep has their own identity''
Wool report: Market increase and seasonal shearing
PGG Wrightson's GM for Wool Grant Edwards says the wool market is on the way up.
Scott to acquire French technology firm
Digital cameras can collect data and measurements of meat carcasses.