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Monday, July 4, 2022
The European Union may import more beef, lamb, and dairy from New Zealand
A free trade agreement finalised between the European Union and New Zealand could see Europe import more beef, lamb, and dairy products from New Zealand, which may affect some EU countries such as Ireland, The Independent reported.
Friday, June 10, 2022
New Zealand proposes farmers to pay for livestock emissions
New Zealand has announced a proposal to require farmers to pay for livestock emissions, if passed, would make it the first country to put a price on methane emissions from cattle and sheep, Yale Environment 360 reported.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
New Zealand King Salmon cuts workforce due to impact of COVID-19, rising sea temperatures
New Zealand King Salmon, based in Nelson, New Zealand's South Island, is cutting 139 jobs as it tries to recover financially from the effects of rising sea temperatures and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Group proposes changes to New Zealand's code of welfare for dairy cattle
New Zealand's National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is recommending revisions to the dairy cattle welfare code, including a minimum standard and code of best practise, Stuff New Zealand reported.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
New Zealand close to eradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis
New Zealand is close to eradicating the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis from its herd of 10 million cattle, after a four-year effort that cost hundreds of millions of dollars and killed over 175,000 cows in the country, Associated Press rep ...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
COVID-19, supply chain issues create volatility challenges for New Zealand's beef
Inflation in the United States, COVID-19 lockdowns and supply chain woes in China meant volatility will continue to put pressure on New Zealand beef to those key markets, Rabobank said.
Friday, April 29, 2022
New Zealand plans to amend its dairy law
The New Zealand government said it plans to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA) to support Fonterra Co-Operative Group's shift to a new capital structure that would make it easier for new farmers to join the cooperative, ...
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
New Zealand agri-tech startup's cattle smart tags set for large scale trials
New Zealand-based agri-tech startup ProTag's cattle smart tags are set for large scale trials later this year following a NZD 1 million investment to fast track the development of the smart ear tag sensors, which could revolutionise the cou ...
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
DairyNZ backs permitting more international workers into New Zealand's dairy sector
Allowing an additional 500 international workers is a step in the right direction for New Zealand's dairy sector, DairyNZ stated.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
New Zealand Meat Board invests US$680,000 annually in to beef genetics programme
The New Zealand Meat Board is investing up to NZD 1 million (US$680,000; NZD 1 = US$0.68) annually in the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) genetics programme, which is focused on increasing the use of genetics in the beef sector, New Zeala ...
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
New Zealand poultry industry affected by worker shortages due to COVID-19
Michael Brooks, New Zealand Poultry Industry Association executive director said COVID-19 has resulted in up to 45% loss of staff in some poultry processing plants in the country, RNZ New Zealand reported.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Free trade agreement a huge boost for New Zealand farmers
New Zealand's Meat Industry Association said a new free trade agreement signed between New Zealand and the UK represents a huge boost for New Zealand farmers and exporters, Rural Life New Zealand reported.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Chinese firm urges New Zealand to reverse plans to ban live animal exports
China Animal Husbandry Group is urging the New Zealand government to reverse plans to ban live animal exports, warning that bilateral relationships could be affected once the ban is enforced, Newsroom New Zealand reported.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Alliance group launches wagyu beef programme for New Zealand farmers
The Alliance Group, New Zealand's largest farmer-owned meat cooperative has launched a premium Wagyu beef offer to New Zealand farmers to raise the value of their products and fulfil customer demand in international marketplaces, Radio New ...
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Dairy farms in New Zealand affected by labour shortage
New Zealand's dairy sector has been hit by a labour shortage by as many as 6,000 workers because of the country's tight labour market and its closed border, Bloomberg reported.

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