The CountryAlliance Group strikes gold at World Steak ChallengeThe medal-winning entries were processed at the company’s Mataura plant in Southland.02 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumThe CountryRiding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaksNZ beef export prices to the US rose from $10.08/kg last year to $11.73/kg in July.08 Sep 05:03 AM
The CountryUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback08 Aug 09:00 PM
The Country'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchase16 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'07 May 12:06 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFebruary a strong month for NZ red meat exportsExports reached $1.1 billion - a 25% increase compared to February 2024.01 Apr 02:22 AM
The CountryNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
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