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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
New Zealand expands aquaculture with commercial kingfish farming initiative
New Zealand is preparing to enter the commercial kingfish farming market as part of its broader strategy to expand the aquaculture sector, Fish Farmer reported.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Hari Hari, New Zealand declared TB-free
The West Coast area of Hari Hari, New Zealand, has been declared free of tuberculosis (TB), marking a significant milestone in the country's TB eradication programme, RNZ reported.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
New UHT cream plant for Fonterra's Southland, New Zealand site to create 70 new jobs
Fonterra is set to invest $150 million to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland, New Zealand, to meet growing demand through its Foodservice business.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Drought key factor in decline of New Zealand's cattle numbers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has released its annual Stock Number Survey, showing a notable decline in both sheep and cattle numbers as of June 30, 2024.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Yellowtail kingfish RAS facility opens in North Island, New Zealand
A land-based facility for production of yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) has opened in Ruakākā in the north of New Zealand's North Island.
Monday, August 12, 2024
Major poultry producer Inghams acquires New Zealand's only organic chicken farm
New Zealand's sole organic chicken farm, Bostock Brothers, has been sold to major Australia-based poultry producer Inghams, RNZ News reported.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
New Zealand meat processing plant to be expanded after acquisition by Japanese firm
A meat processing plant in Canterbury, New Zealand, is set to undergo expansion, including the addition of a new beef-processing chain, following its NZD 15 million (US$9 million) acquisition by SFJ Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of a company l ...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Drop in Argentina and New Zealand's milk production, according to USDA-FAS
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Ag Service (FAS) said two of the top five exporters had a drop in milk production.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Land, environmental challenges to limit growth of New Zealand's milk output over next decade, report states
New Zealand's milk production is projected to grow at a minimal rate of 0.5% per year over the next decade, significantly constrained by land and environmental limitations, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook for 2024-2033.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
New Zealand reviews policy impacting swine farming
The New Zealand government is reviewing amendments to a policy that NZ Pork claims is limiting the growth of swine farming in the country, Stuff reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
New Zealand poultry official highlights risk of bird flu country faces
New Zealand's egg and chicken farmers are being urged to be vigilant and keep up strict biosecurity and surveillance measures in case avian influenza arrives in New Zealand.
Friday, April 19, 2024
Fonterra to close palnts at sites in Waikato, New Zealand
Fonterra has revealed its decision to shutter several plants at two of its Waikato, New Zealand sites, impacting a total of 41 jobs.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
New Zealand initiates project to breed disease-resistant snapper
A project aimed at breeding disease-resistant and faster-growing snapper is underway in New Zealand, spearheaded by the country's Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Te Ao Maori News reported.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Inghams seeks to acquire organic chicken business in New Zealand
Inghams Group Limited announced on March 7 its intention to acquire the Bostock Brothers (BBL) organic chicken business in New Zealand for NZ$35.3 million (approximately US$21.8 million).
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research project in New Zealand aims to boost defence against avian influenza
Scientists in New Zealand have initiated a research project focused on gathering environmental samples, including bird faeces, aimed at understanding the potential impact of avian influenza and other viruses in the country, 1 News reported.

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