New ZealandNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms halts Middle East exportsSFF boss says production will slowly resume when supply chains into sector are secure. 31 Mar 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
BusinessMercury steady on guidance, red meat boosts PPGF Wrightson, NZME posts 15% earnings liftWatch23 Feb 08:10 PM
AgribusinessNZ-India trade deal 'a useful step' for economy - Westpac economistNew Zealand exporters have welcomed the new trade deal with India. 22 Dec 10:54 PM
New ZealandMeat inspection plan under fire: Fears on costs, safety and market accessMeat inspectors gathered at Parliament on Monday to express their concerns.15 Dec 08:42 PM
Herald NOWMeat Inspectors protest at Parliament over Government's 'flawed' plan to privatiseRetired Meat Inspector Keith Gutsell tells Herald NOW health standards will slip under MPI's proposal to privatise export meat inspections.Watch14 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandMore lambs on the ground as national flock lifts after tough seasonsStronger ewe performance lifted the national lambing rate to 131.1%.10 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandNew rules for small-scale butchersThe Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.09 Dec 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHam, turkey, brandy cranberries: Would you swap Christmas dinner for a festive sausage?Pork and turkey? The new boutique banger that might just be the next Kiwi summer classic01 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandBeef mince now pricier than lamb as costs surgeRaboResearch says global demand has turned mince from a budget staple to a luxury buy.27 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandNZ sheepmeat exports hit record value in OctoberSheepmeat reached a record $14.31/kg amid strong EU and US demand.26 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandHow global beef demand is hitting Maccas' bottom line in New ZealandThe chain exports nearly 30,000 tonnes of beef, about 10% of NZ's total beef exports.25 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?OPINION: New Zealand’s relations with the Gulf have waxed and waned over the years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
Agribusiness'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef pricesThe Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.04 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandRed meat sector weathers United States tariffs for nowNew Zealand’s three major markets all increased in value in September.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsMore meat: The market of 700 million people NZ is strengthening ties to'This will be your new market,' one world leader said.28 Oct 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandNZ red meat exports hit $717m in AugustThe United States was the largest overall market by value for the month.20 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of voteAlliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed. 17 Oct 02:22 AM
AgribusinessFarmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ handsThe co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.16 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandAlliance 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