'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands down
He talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.
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'Barometer of the global economy': Why red meat exports have dropped in value
“Consumers around the world still want to buy red meat but they are not paying as much."
Why this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meat
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Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023
Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.
Fergburger to open Fergbutcher
Fergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.
'Rich and full' recipe for beef mince with brisket lasagne
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'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Alliance looks at capital structure after $98m pre-tax loss
Alliance's capital structure is in the spotlight after this year's big loss.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Bad news for NZ farmers as Aussie increases sheepmeat supply
Farmers' profits forecast to be 60 per cent lower than two years ago.
'Carnivore's paradise': Meatstock returns to mystery Creek
Music, meat and medieval combat combine at Mystery Creek's Meatstock
Beef + Lamb New Zealand seeking views on beef genetics
The industry is being surveyed for its views on beef genetics and available genetic tools.
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
Opinion: Why after six years as a vegetarian I’ve started eating meat again
I'm starting to wonder if the food group is so bad after all.
NZ's best sausage revealed - and the winner's adorable lucky charm
Butchers battle it out to see who stuffs the quintessential sausage and who snags the win.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.
Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?
A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.
Farmers encouraged to nominate bulls for across-breed beef progeny test
Informing New Zealand Beef programme looking for Angus, Hereford and Simmental sires.
'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal
EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.
NZ economy faces hit as export prices slump
Meat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.
Showing respect to retired dairy cows - a restaurant’s approach
Retired dairy cows are becoming much more than just hamburger patties at this restaurant.
Salmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North Island
Leptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.
Blood, bones & band aids: 10 meaty questions you were too afraid to ask your butcher
How long can you keep raw steak? Is wagyu worth it? We asked an expert.
Lamb-tastic: Price of a Kiwi favourite plunges before Christmas
Supermarkets across New Zealand are seeing low lamb prices leading up to Christmas.
Waikato sausages a banger at national sausage comp
New World Te Rapa's pork sausage is joint winner of the Supreme Award.
Hawke's Bay business a progressive 40 years as the backbone of a meat industry
Craig Hickson still enjoys it. He gets the chance to sleep in. He's at the desk by 7.30am
Waikato butchers win regional competition
Skills tested in two hours of boning, trimming, slicing and dicing.
Agribusiness and Trade: Agility is at the core of success
Meat companies have continued to develop and innovate to meet consumer demand.