The Country'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionOpportunities in America for NZ red meatOPINION: The Power of Meat study author says meat sales have started strongly this year.11 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryHunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the YearHis organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.07 Jul 06:56 AM
The CountryFood price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot upCan't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.13 Mar 11:29 PM
The CountryMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
The Country'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exportsExport values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.05 Mar 03:41 AM
The Country'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a highTotal export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRed meat sector launches Dragon's Den challengeThe best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.25 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryNew chief executive for NZ Meat BoardNick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.13 Jan 10:58 PM
The Country'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so muchSummer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryHistoric London meat market to close by 2028, city authorities sayMoney saved, prime real estate freed up but 900 years of history ended.26 Nov 07:25 PM
The CountryAlliance Group plunges further into the redFarmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.19 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGallagher Group eyes Brazil's vast ranches in new South American market moveDemand for precision farming support offers 'enormous potential for growth'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
The CountryEU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sectorRed meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.03 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPeople buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'12 Aug 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his tradeButcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.08 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryChina's red meat demand falls againThe US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.05 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryAmericans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."01 Aug 10:25 PM
The CountryWhere you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.24 Jul 10:18 PM
The Country'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popularButchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.23 Jul 11:07 PM