New ZealandChicken shortage not workers' fault, union saysOn Sunday this supermarket ran out of chicken. Who was at fault?11 Sep 04:37 AM
AgribusinessKiwi farmers going gaga for WagyuKiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIsis supporter's boss okays sheep slaughter methodFresh Meats NZ says live-streamed video of sheep slaughter does not show animal cruelty.02 Aug 05:40 AM
Agribusiness reportA stake in the game?The global market for animal-free meat substitutes is growing rapidly.19 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentMeat worker fired for not washing handsSilver Fern Farms felt the worker's actions put their international licence in jeopardy.12 Jun 02:17 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ govt to spend $35m to boost exportsGovernment is earmarking $35.3 million to help primary sector exporters trade.23 Mar 08:29 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Fake food is our futureCOMMENT: There's something about animal farming and meat-eating that defies rational gravity.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorFears over finance company saleCOMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.28 Jan 06:00 AM
BDBDBusinessLamb flap prices rise to 20-month highPrices for the humble lamb flap are on a tear, driven by increased demand from China and lower supply from New Zealand.04 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandMeat seized from Auckland home-kill ringA large, illegal meat production ring has been discovered in Auckland.24 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandCruelty to bobby calves results in jail time after appealA man who cruelly mistreated bobby calves will now serve jail time after originally being sentenced to home detention. Noel Erickson07 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandFrasertown meatworks closure no surprise says mayorThe 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement 19 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuSticking together through thick and thinThe Union was the essential element and the core that held everything together, and protected our interests. There was a mental 14 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for cruelty to calvesThe slaughterman whose cruel mistreatment of bobby calves was caught on camera has avoided jail.28 Jul 12:32 AM
EntertainmentA festival that mixes music and meat is coming to AucklandA festival celebrating all things meat is coming to New Zealand just a year after its successful debut in Sydney.21 Jul 12:28 AM
BusinessVenison demand up as local farmers retain breeding stockNZ meat processors are having to pay more to secure supply of local venison to service their overseas contracts as farmers retain their breeding.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessExtension needed for Silver Fern Farms dealThe June 30 deadline for Silver Fern Farms and Chinese food group Shanghai Maling Aquarius will be missed.26 Jun 07:25 PM
Business500 workers in limbo over lost contractThe fallout from Silver Fern Farms' decision to axe the bobby calf kill at the co-operative's Fairton plant impacts Mid Canterbury region.24 Jun 01:16 AM
BusinessMeat trade rides on result of EU voteNew Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.23 Jun 09:30 AM
BusinessANZCO loses $1.3 million tax fightOne of New Zealand's largest meat exporters has lost a $1.3 million tax fight with Inland Revenue.15 Jun 01:33 AM
BusinessChicken firms told to take flightNew Zealand's poultry market needs to look to offshore markets for growth, says Rabobank.24 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessLamb price set to riseNZ lamb prices may rise 10 per cent next season, on lower Australasian supply and increased demand from China, says ASB Bank.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeatworks justified for dismissalEmployers at a Southland meatworks have been vindicated for firing an employee who punched a colleague in the face.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleShould we eat red meat?Many types of red meat and red meat products are available, from farmers' markets, to supermarkets, to restaurants.04 Mar 08:30 PM
BusinessNZ venison prices hit four-year highNew Zealand farm venison prices have hit a four-year high, reflecting demand in overseas markets and favourable currency movements.23 Feb 12:28 AM
BusinessTaupo Beef wins green kudosTaupo Beef has taken out the top spot as the most sustainable New Zealand business, winning the NZI Greatest Contribution to a Sustainable New Zealand award, as well as the Restorative Impact award....24 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPrices to put spring in farmers' stepNZ sheep and beef farmers got higher prices in the September quarter, outpacing the rise in the prices they paid.19 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentAffco 'unlawfully' locked out meatworkersEmployment Court found Affco unlawfully locked out meatworkers from collective bargaining.17 Nov 06:45 PM
WorldSecret footage shines light on US pork industryA video taken at one of US largest pork producers shows pigs being dragged across the floor, being beaten with paddles, and sick to the point of immobility.12 Nov 09:08 PM
AgribusinessSlow start hurts AllianceDifficult conditions for sheep meat overseas helped drive Alliance Group's pre-tax profit down by 55.1 per cent to $7.9 million in the year.12 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDInvestmentNo buyers for Mad Butcher sitesVeritas Investments says it has had no success selling Mad Butcher outlets and that the meat chain continues to face a "challenging" environment.29 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should we eat fewer animal products?Until I heard about the possibility of processed meats making me sick, my main reason for cutting down was to try and curb the middle age weight gain, writes Sam Judd.28 Oct 07:13 PM
