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Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.
Govt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis
'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'
'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.'
Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.
Hawke’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.'
‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.
Silver Fern Farms records $21.8m loss
The company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.
Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.
Northlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer Award
Two Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award
Meat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competition
AgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.
Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
OPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.
'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exports
Export values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.
Is fake meat better for you than real meat?
New York Times: Fake meat is plant-based but ultra-processed – so is it any healthier?
'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a high
Total export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.
Inside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocket
OPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?
Trump trade wars: What impact tariffs will have on Kiwi businesses
New Zealand will feel the indirect impact of America's policy on world trade, experts say.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
Red meat sector launches Dragon's Den challenge
The best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.
New independent director for Alliance Group board
Day replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.
New chief executive for NZ Meat Board
Nick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.
'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”.
Hawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): Report
Tourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.
Whakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermath
Ewan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".
What can you buy for $1?
The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.
Waikato butchery Expleo brings home the bacon
The Te Awamutu business won four national awards recently.
Alliance Group plunges further into the red
Farmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.
September red meat exports reflect complex global conditions
Meat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.