Organic Meat Company Ltd Secures GACC Registration, Bolstering Pakistan’s Position in Global Meat Trade
In a pivotal move for Pakistan’s meat industry, The Organic Meat Company Ltd has achieved the distinction of being the first Pakistani firm to gain registration with China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). This milestone not only facilitates an avenue for increased meat exports to China but also fortifies Pakistan’s status in the global meat […]
El Niño Impacts Australian Cattle Prices, Notes Industry Experts
The Australian cattle industry is grappling with a marked price reduction, the lowest in the past decade. This decline is directly linked to the impending El Niño weather conditions forecasted to usher in drier spells. The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator, an essential barometer for the sector, has plummeted by nearly 60% this year, echoing the […]
Enhanced Access for Livestock Consultants on MyMLA
On 3rd October 2023, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) announced a new feature allowing livestock consultants to access their client’s data from the Australian Feedbase Monitor (AFM) via MyMLA. This enhancement aims to provide more tailored advice to Australian red meat producers. The AFM, introduced in November 2022, offers insights into a property’s ground coverage […]
Digital Consignments: A Boon for Producers and Advisors
The eNVD Livestock Consignment application has been designed to streamline the process of creating and sharing livestock consignments. This digital tool can function online and offline, ensuring that producers can work seamlessly, irrespective of internet connectivity. The Digital Advantage Switching to digital consignments offers a plethora of benefits: Although adopting digital consignments is optional, the […]
Pioneering the Sheep of Tomorrow
In a collaborative effort to advance sheep genetics, Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Ltd), the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and Focus Genetics, supported by AgResearch, have launched the ‘Sheep of the Future’ programme. This initiative envisions sheep with finer wool, enhanced tolerance to heat, superior meat quality, and reduced methane emissions. The programme’s objectives encompass: Natalie […]
AgriZeroNZ Invests in US Start-up to Combat Methane Emissions
AgriZeroNZ, a joint venture between the New Zealand government and prominent agribusiness entities, including Fonterra and Rabobank, has invested $4.1 million in a US-based start-up, Hoofprint Biome. Hoofprint Biome was initiated by Drs Kathryn Polkoff and Scott Collins from NC State University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their innovation revolves around enzymes that can naturally […]
Southland on the Brink of a Greenhouse Gas Revolution
The picturesque region of Southland, often celebrated for its verdant terrains and agricultural expertise, has recently garnered attention for an entirely different achievement. Over the last five years, this region has witnessed an impressive 14.8% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This notable transformation can be attributed to a deliberate decrease in livestock numbers and a […]
Livestock Emissions: Ministerial Commentary on Global Warming
Recent debates have spotlighted the livestock farming industry, with many critics underscoring its role in global warming. The prevailing sentiment suggests that to effectively combat climate change, there’s a pressing need to curtail red meat intake and pivot towards alternatives like soy and oat milk. Such views have catalysed a surge in vegan diets, predominantly […]
New Zealand’s Red Meat Exports Navigate Market Challenges, MIA Reports
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has unveiled data that underscores the trials faced by New Zealand’s red meat sector on the global stage. The August 2023 trade figures reveal that red meat exports were valued at $730 million, marking a 16% downturn from the same month in the preceding year. A significant factor in this […]
Impact of Environmental Regulations on New Zealand Farmers
Recent research by Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) reveals that the surge in new and proposed environmental regulations in New Zealand has placed a considerable administrative and financial strain on farmers. The study, conducted by BakerAg, delves into the cumulative effects of the NZ Government’s environmental reforms on farming operations. B+LNZ’s chief executive, Sam […]
