New Zealand’s Yuletide Favourite: Lamb Takes the Crown
It’s official: When it comes to the Christmas feast in New Zealand, lamb is the star of the show! Retail Meat New Zealand’s annual festive survey – a bit of a tradition now in its sixth year – has thrown up some interesting numbers. Gathering thoughts from over 3,000 Kiwis, the survey reveals that 34.29% […]
Kiwis Pick Lamb as the Star of Christmas Dinners
In the land of the long white cloud, lamb is the king when it comes to the Christmas feast! Retail Meat New Zealand’s latest survey, which has become a festive tradition itself, now in its sixth year, has dished out some interesting findings. Over 3,000 Kiwis chimed in, and guess what? A good 34.29% of […]
New Zealand Rings in Its Very First National Lamb Day
In a nod to a pivotal chapter in its history, New Zealand has rolled out the red carpet for its inaugural National Lamb Day. This isn’t just any date on the calendar; it’s a throwback to a landmark event back in 1882. Picture this: the Dunedin, a ship loaded with the first batch of frozen […]
A Brief Look at Meat and Health
The link between our diet and health, especially when it comes to eating meat, is a complex but important topic. It’s key in managing diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Meat and Health Risks In the past, people were advised to eat less meat to prevent heart disease, focusing on cutting down on saturated fats. […]
Philippines Extends Reduced Tariffs on Pork Imports Until End of 2024
In a move to stabilise pork supplies and enhance food security, the Philippines has extended the lowered tariffs on pork imports through to the end of 2024. This decision, as reported by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), is a continuation of measures first introduced in 2021 following the impact of African swine fever (ASF) […]
Nebraska’s Cattle Community Zooms in on Traceability for 2024
Heading into 2024, there’s a buzzword echoing through Nebraska’s cattle circles: traceability. At the heart of recent discussions, especially at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Convention, is this growing focus on keeping tabs on cattle movement. It’s all about nipping any potential animal disease outbreaks in the bud. Laura Field, who’s steering the ship at Nebraska Cattlemen […]
Grain Rail Crossings Back in Action, US Farmers Breathe a Sigh of Relief
In Washington, there’s a bit of good news for the farming community. Those critical rail crossings at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, are open again after a four-day hiatus. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had shut them down, needing extra hands on deck for migrant custody duties. This closure, kicking off on […]
Downward Trend in Lamb Prices Due to Multiple Factors
The lamb market is currently experiencing a downward pressure on prices, influenced by a variety of factors. In Australia, aggressive flock rebuilding efforts following La Niña weather conditions have resulted in the highest flock levels since 2007. This increase, coupled with below-average rainfall, has led to a significant rise in lamb slaughter rates – over […]
UK’s Pig Population Hits Lowest Point Since 2012
The United Kingdom’s pig population has reached its lowest level in over a decade, according to the latest figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). As of 1st June 2023, the pig population stood at 4.68 million, marking a significant year-on-year decline of 10.3%. This decrease, amounting to a loss of […]
Federated Farmers Survey Reveals Growing Pressure on Farmers from Banks
The latest Banking Survey conducted by Federated Farmers has uncovered increasing pressure on farmers from their banks, with a record number of farmers reporting ‘undue pressure’ and declining satisfaction with their banking relationships. The survey carried out in mid-November, found that 25.8% of farmers felt undue pressure from their banks in the past six months, […]
