The latest analysis of farm sales data confirms the increasing price of carbon in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is driving the conversion of whole pastoral farms into forestry, particularly for carbon farming. Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is tracking data on farm sales for conversion into forestry as concerns continue to grow over […]
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Economic Week – 17 December
by Nick Clark, Manager National Policy A bumper issue this week with a flood of economic data. This will be my last economic update for the year. It’ll be back in the New Year. In the meantime, I wish readers a happy and relaxing Christmas and holiday period – and a prosperous 2022. GDP falls […]
New Zealand food and fibre exports forecast to hit a record $50.8 billion
Food and fibre export revenue is projected to surge to a record $50.8 billion in the year to 30 June 2022 – an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. “This is the first time New Zealand’s annual food and fibre export revenue will crack $50 billion – a result we should all be […]
B+LNZ elected to board of prestigious global sustainable beef organisation
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has been elected to the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB). The GRSB was established to advance the continuous improvement in sustainability of the global beef value chain. B+LNZ, which will sit on the board for a two year-term from next year, was nominated by the National Cattlemen’s Beef […]
Economic Week – December 10
by Nick Clark, Manager General Policy Dairy and meat push up commodity prices The ANZ World Commodity Price Index lifted 2.8% in November, setting a new high. In local currency terms, the index gained 3.1%, which was also a new record high. Dairy prices led the charge, with prices lifting 6.3% in November compared to […]
Feds backs withdrawal from government’s archaic pay agreement laws
December 9, 2021 Federated Farmers supports Business New Zealand’s decision to opt out of the government’s plans for it to be a partner in implementing so-called ‘Fair Pay’ agreements. Federated Farmers has already indicated it will not function as a mediator for the government’s flawed pay negotiation scheme. It fully supports Business New Zealand’s decision. […]
EcoPond demonstrating methane leadership on world stage
A New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative has showcased new methane mitigating technology that the dairy sector can start using from today to reduce emissions. Developed with Lincoln University, Ravensdown’s EcoPond system virtually eliminates the methane emitted from effluent ponds. The breakthrough discovery was to target methane with an additive normally used in the treatment of drinking […]
Lucerne and legumes key to resilience programme
A range of tools to support hill country farmers to become more productive and resilient will become available through the Hill Country Futures programme over the coming year. These will include a simple model to help farmers forecast potential yields of lucerne for their properties, a national database of pasture growth data and a legume […]
Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Silver Fern Farms Collaboration Increases Sales in U.S. Market
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Silver Fern Farms are celebrating another year of successful joint marketing efforts in the United States. The partnership, which included a series of seasonal marketing campaigns, outdoor advertisements and creative brand programs, resulted in significant sales growth and increased awareness. American appetite for grass-fed sustainably raised New Zealand […]
Scott Technology announces world-first beef solution, expands meat processing business
AUD$18 million contract with Teys and Meat & Livestock Australia could help address global labour shortages 25 November – Auckland, New Zealand: NZX-listed Scott Technology is thrilled to announce the expansion of its meat automation business with the signing of a new AUD$18 million contract to design, build and commission a world-leading automated beef boning […]